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27 Indian-Origin Leaders Featured In Forbes List Of America’s Top Immigrants

Twenty-seven Indian-origin leaders are among Forbes' 2024 list of top immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals in America.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 12, 2026
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27 Indian-Origin Leaders Featured In Forbes List Of America’s Top Immigrants

Forbes has released its annual list of America's top immigrant leaders, featuring 27 individuals of Indian origin. The list highlights immigrants who have made significant contributions to business, technology, academia, and other fields.

The Indian-origin honorees include executives from major technology companies, founders of successful startups, and leaders in finance and healthcare. Among them are Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

Other notable names include Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, and Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a prominent venture capitalist. The list also recognizes entrepreneurs such as Neeraj Agrawal, a partner at Battery Ventures, and Anu Hariharan, a managing director at Y Combinator.

Forbes' list aims to showcase the diverse contributions of immigrants to the U.S. economy and society. The 2024 edition includes 150 immigrants from various countries, with India being the most represented nation.

Politics desk · June 12, 2026
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