From Tech Mogul to Top Three: Larry Ellison’s Wealth Surge Reshapes Billionaire Rankings

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has made a big jump in the list of the world's richest people. Due to the boom in the tech sector and the strong performance of Oracle, there was a tremendous increase in his wealth.

Last Updated : Tuesday, 02 June 2026
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New Delhi: A major change has been seen in the list of the world's richest people. Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison has become the third richest person in the world, leaving behind many legendary billionaires in terms of wealth. The ongoing boom in the technology sector and the rise in Oracle's shares have directly benefited Ellison's wealth, due to which there has been a huge increase in his net worth.

How did Larry Ellison's wealth increase?

Oracle shares have seen a strong rise in recent months. Growing investor confidence in the company's cloud business and artificial intelligence pushed its share prices to new heights. Since Ellison has a large stake in the company, the rise in shares has added billions of dollars to his net worth.

Who was left behind in the list of billionaires?

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Larry Ellison has now become the third richest person in the world. After this change, there has been a movement in the ranking of global billionaires. The recent rise in the shares of tech companies has affected the wealth of many billionaires.

Why is this period important for Oracle?

Oracle has long been known as a traditional software company, but now the company is increasingly focusing on cloud and AI technologies. The effect of this strategy is visible on both its business and market valuation. Investors believe that Oracle may benefit in this area in the coming times also.

Who is Larry Ellison?

Ellison started Oracle in 1977. Made a small startup one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Today Oracle dominates the world in databases, cloud and enterprise software. Alison is considered the strongest player in the world of tech.

Has competition increased in the race for the rich?

There is a continuous change in the list of the world's top billionaires. The list of top billionaires is changing every week. Due to fluctuations in the shares of tech companies, sometimes someone's wealth increases rapidly and sometimes the ranking changes. Larry Ellison's rise to third place is being considered as the latest example of this changing scenario.