New Delhi: India’s digital creator economy has reached new heights, with comedian Tanmay Bhat emerging as the richest YouTuber in the country. According to a report by Tech Informer, based on data compiled by MyJar Blog, Bhat leads the list with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore.
The ranking highlights the massive financial potential of India’s growing creator ecosystem, which has transformed digital content into a multi-crore industry.
Tanmay Bhat tops the list
Tanmay Bhat, best known for his comedy sketches, podcasts, and brand collaborations, has become the most financially successful YouTuber in India. His transition from stand-up stages to digital screens has been marked by immense popularity and commercial success. Known for co-founding the comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB), Bhat has since expanded his presence through multiple YouTube ventures, including comedy podcasts, gaming streams, and branded content partnerships.
Other top creators on the list
Following Tanmay Bhat, tech content creator Gaurav Chaudhary, popularly known as Technical Guruji, secured second place with a reported net worth of ₹356 crore. His YouTube channel, focused on technology reviews and gadget updates, remains one of India’s most influential tech platforms.
Stand-up comedian and chess streamer Samay Raina claimed the third spot with a net worth of Rs 140 crore, while CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar), known for his humorous roasting videos and livestreams, ranked fourth with Rs 131 crore. Bhuvan Bam of BB Ki Vines fame rounded off the top five, earning an estimated Rs 122 crore through comedy sketches, music, and brand collaborations.
Other notable names on the list include Amit Bhadana (Rs 80 crore), Triggered Insaan (Rs 65 crore), Dhruv Rathee (Rs 60 crore), BeerBiceps’ Ranveer Allahbadia (Rs 58 crore), and Sourav Joshi (Rs 50 crore).
With Tanmay Bhat leading the charge, the success of India’s top YouTubers proves that the digital entertainment industry has evolved into one of the most lucrative career paths in the modern era.