Patanjali's Balkrishna now on Hurun rich list; D-Mart's Damani top gainer

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Acharya Balkrishna, the head of Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayruveda, has made it to the Hurun India Rich List this year, while Damani, the founder of D-Mart stores, was the biggest gainer.

While Balkrishna’s combined wealth is Rs 70,000 crore, Damani was the biggest gainer, his wealth increasing 320%.

Haridwar-based, 45-year-old Balkrishna rose to the eighth position from 25th last year, after his wealth grew by 173%. Patanjali Ayruveda, which he set up with Ramdev, had a turnover of Rs 10,561 crore in FY17. It was giving tough competition to international brands, according to a Hurun statement.

Following 62-year-old Damani, the