In brief
- Tanmay Bhat is India’s richest YouTuber, with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore.
- Gaurav Chaudhary of Technical Guruji is second at an estimated Rs 356 crore.
- Samay Raina, CarryMinati and Bhuvan Bam complete the top five.
- Top creators earn more from brand deals, shows and investments than from YouTube ads.
As of October 2026, Tanmay Bhat is the richest YouTuber in India, with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore. Gaurav Chaudhary of Technical Guruji is second at Rs 356 crore, followed by Samay Raina at Rs 140 crore. These figures were reported by Storyboard18, citing Tech Informer and MyJar data.
India is one of YouTube’s largest markets, and its top creators now earn far more from brand deals, live shows, investments and their own businesses than from advertising revenue alone. All net worth figures below are estimates, not audited accounts.
Richest YouTubers in India: summary
| Rank | Creator | Known for | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanmay Bhat | Comedy, streaming, startup investing | Rs 665 crore |
| 2 | Gaurav Chaudhary | Technical Guruji | Rs 356 crore |
| 3 | Samay Raina | Comedy, chess streams | Rs 140 crore |
| 4 | Ajey Nagar | CarryMinati | Rs 131 crore |
| 5 | Bhuvan Bam | BB Ki Vines | Rs 122 crore |
| 6 | Amit Bhadana | Comedy sketches | Rs 80 crore |
| 7 | Nischay Malhan | Triggered Insaan | Rs 65 crore |
| 8 | Dhruv Rathee | Explainer videos | Rs 60 crore |
| 9 | Ranveer Allahbadia | BeerBiceps | Rs 58 crore |
| 10 | Sourav Joshi | Sourav Joshi Vlogs | Rs 50 crore |
Source: Storyboard18 (October 2025), citing Tech Informer and MyJar data.
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Tanmay Bhat first became known as a co-founder of the comedy group AIB. After AIB wound down, he rebuilt his audience through YouTube, live streaming and podcasts.
Much of his estimated wealth comes from outside content. He has invested in a number of Indian startups and works with brands on marketing, which is why his figure is far ahead of creators with bigger subscriber counts.
2. Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji): Rs 356 crore
Gaurav Chaudhary runs Technical Guruji, one of India’s biggest technology channels. He reviews phones, gadgets and apps in Hindi, which helped him reach viewers well beyond English-speaking audiences.
He started the channel in 2015 while working in Dubai, where he still lives. His income comes from advertising, sponsored reviews and other business interests.
3. Samay Raina: Rs 140 crore
Samay Raina is a stand-up comedian whose chess streams became hugely popular during the pandemic. He later created the talent show India’s Got Latent on YouTube, which drew very large audiences in 2024.
The show was taken down in February 2025 after a controversy over remarks made by a guest, which led to police complaints. Raina’s live comedy tours remain a major source of income.
4. CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar): Rs 131 crore
Ajey Nagar, from Faridabad in Haryana, is best known for his roast videos as CarryMinati. He also runs a gaming channel, CarryisLive.
His videos regularly draw tens of millions of views, which brings strong advertising income and sponsorship deals with gaming and consumer brands.
5. Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines): Rs 122 crore
Bhuvan Bam built BB Ki Vines by playing several characters in short comedy sketches. He was one of the first Indian creators to reach a mass audience on YouTube.
He has moved into acting, starring in the web series Taaza Khabar on Disney+ Hotstar, and runs his own production company. Music and brand deals add to his income.
6. Amit Bhadana: Rs 80 crore
Amit Bhadana makes comedy sketches in a desi Hindi style, often set around village and small-town life. His relatable stories about family and friends made him one of the most-subscribed individual creators in India.
He posts less often than many rivals, but each video draws large viewership, and he earns from advertising and brand partnerships.
7. Triggered Insaan (Nischay Malhan): Rs 65 crore
Nischay Malhan runs Triggered Insaan, known for reaction videos, gaming and comedy. He also runs a separate gaming channel and streams regularly.
His audience is mostly young, which makes him popular with gaming, food and lifestyle brands.
8. Dhruv Rathee: Rs 60 crore
Dhruv Rathee makes explainer videos on politics, current affairs and social issues. He has a large following in India and abroad and lives in Germany.
Beyond YouTube, he earns from online courses and educational products, which give him income that does not depend only on advertising.
9. Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps): Rs 58 crore
Ranveer Allahbadia started BeerBiceps with fitness content and later built The Ranveer Show, a long-form interview podcast with film stars, business leaders and politicians. He also co-founded Monk Entertainment, a creator management agency.
He faced police cases and a public backlash in February 2025 over remarks he made as a guest on India’s Got Latent.
10. Sourav Joshi: Rs 50 crore
Sourav Joshi, from Uttarakhand, became one of India’s most-watched vloggers by posting daily videos about his family life and travel. He first gained attention for his sketching and art videos.
His regular uploads and family-friendly content keep his views and advertising income steady. For a global comparison, see our list of the richest comedians in the world.
How Indian YouTubers make money
Advertising revenue through the YouTube Partner Programme is only part of the picture, because ad rates in India are lower than in the US or UK. The biggest earners rely on sponsored videos, live shows and tours, merchandise, courses, acting work and stakes in startups or their own brands.
How we ranked these creators
We used the most recent published estimates we could find, from Storyboard18’s October 2025 report based on Tech Informer and MyJar data. Creators’ finances are private, so treat all figures as approximate.
Sources: Storyboard18: Tanmay Bhat becomes India’s richest YouTuber, WION: India’s richest YouTubers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest YouTuber in India in 2026?
Tanmay Bhat is the richest YouTuber in India, with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore. Storyboard18 reported the figure, citing Tech Informer and MyJar data. Much of his wealth comes from startup investments and brand work rather than YouTube ads.
What is Technical Guruji’s net worth?
Gaurav Chaudhary, who runs Technical Guruji, has an estimated net worth of Rs 356 crore, according to figures reported by Storyboard18. He reviews gadgets and technology in Hindi and started the channel in 2015 while working in Dubai.
What is CarryMinati’s net worth?
Ajey Nagar, known as CarryMinati, has an estimated net worth of Rs 131 crore. He is known for roast videos and also runs the gaming channel CarryisLive. He earns from advertising, sponsorships and brand deals.
What is Bhuvan Bam’s net worth?
Bhuvan Bam of BB Ki Vines has an estimated net worth of Rs 122 crore. Along with YouTube income, he earns from acting, including the web series Taaza Khabar on Disney+ Hotstar, music and brand partnerships.
How do YouTubers in India earn money?
Indian YouTubers earn from YouTube advertising, but ad rates are lower than in Western markets. The top earners rely on sponsored videos, live shows, merchandise, courses, acting work and investments in startups or their own brands.
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