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Wealth of the 500 richest people increased by 25% in 2019, gained Rs 85.63 lakh crore

R Sinduja

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Kylie Jenner became the youngest self-made billionaire this year. Willis Johnson amassed a $1.9 billion fortune by building a network of junkyards to sell damaged autos. The world's 500 wealthiest people tracked by Bloomberg Billionaires Index added $1.2 trillion, boosting their collective net worth 25% to $5.9 trillion. France's Bernard Arnault led the 2019 gains with $36.5 billion & became the world's 3rd richest person.