In 1996, a journey began when 2 Stanford University students developed a search engine called BackRub, aiming to analyze the relationship between websites. This served as the base for the launch of Google Search in 1998, which prioritizes a minimalist interface and gave better results than any other search engine prevalent at that time. In the early 2000s, the platform grew rapidly, leading to notable acquisitions and developments. Today, Google holds the leadership in the search engines industry that continues to grow with relentless innovation, acquisitions, and a perfect investor.
Google Net Worth, Share Price, Revenue
The net worth of Google is reflected in the market capitalization of Alphabet Inc. (parent company), which is approximately $2.15 trillion (₹138 lakh crore). This makes it one of the most valuable companies in the world, and its valuation is based on the leadership it holds in cloud computing, digital advertising, and AI-powered products.
Key financial highlights:
- Net Worth (Market Cap, July 2025): $2.15 trillion (₹138 lakh crore)
- Total Assets (2025) $475.4 billion
- Net Income: $111 billion
Alphabet’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ under the tickers GOOG and GOOGL, priced at approximately $177.18 (₹15,194.57 per share), with a market cap of $2.15 trillion.
Google has shown a considerable growth in revenue with last year’s revenue lying between $350 and $359 billion, that makes up to ₹30 trillion in INR. This marks a 13-14% from 2023.
Year | Revenue (USD) | Revenue (INR) |
2024 | $350–359 billion | ₹30 trillion |
2023 | $307–348 billion | ₹25.6 trillion |
In Q1 of 2025, Google’s revenue was 12% up from the previous year, and recorded $96.5 billion with advertising being the major income generator. From 2024 to 2025, Google Cloud also showed a revenue growth of around 28% to 30% year-over-year by reaching $12.3 billion in the 1st quarter of 2025
NAME | Google (Alphabet Inc.) |
Founder/CEO | Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin CEO: Sundar Pichai |
Net worth | $2.15 trillion (market cap, July 2025) ₹138 lakh crore |
Valuation | $2.15 trillion (market cap, July 2025) ₹138 lakh crore |
Revenue | $350–359 billion (2024) ₹30 trillion |
Stock price | $178 (July 9, 2025) ₹15,230 |
About Google
Parent Company: Alphabet Inc. (since 2015)
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Ph.D students from Stanford University launched Google in 1998 as a project to organize world’s information, aiming to make is universally accessible and useful. Today, Google is a subsidiary under Alphabet Inc., which is a holding company that was founded in 2015 to manage the expanding portfolio and projects of Google.
Key Milestones
- 1998: Google is officially incorporated, quickly becoming the world’s most popular search engine due to its innovative PageRank algorithm.
- 2001-2004: Launches AdWords (revolutionizing online advertising), Google Images, and Gmail. In 2004, Google goes public with a landmark IPO.
- 2005-2008: Acquires Android and YouTube, launches Google Maps and Chrome, and enters the mobile and browser markets.
- 2010-2015: Expands into cloud computing, hardware, and artificial intelligence. In 2015, Google restructures under Alphabet Inc.
- 2016-2025: Drives advancements in AI (BERT, Gemini), grows Google Cloud, and maintains dominance in digital advertising and consumer tech.
Category | Products & Services |
Search Engine | World’s most widely used search platform |
Advertising | Google Ads and AdSense |
Video Streaming | YouTube |
Mobile OS | Android |
Cloud Computing | Google Cloud |
Hardware | Pixel smartphones, Nest smart home devices, and more. |
AI & Software | Google Assistant, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Drive, and a suite of productivity tools |
Financially, Google stands at:
- Market cap: $2.15 trillion (₹138 lakh crore)
- Net Income: $111 billion
- Revenue: $350–359 billion (₹30 trillion); Main revenue drivers: Digital advertising (over $234 billion in 2024), Google Cloud, YouTube, and hardware sales.
- Growth: 13–14% annual revenue growth in 2024
- Share Price: $177.18 (₹15,194.57)
Google continues to expand in innovative AI with versatile products like Gemini AI featuring enhanced search features backed by artificial intelligence.
Google Net Worth and Valuation
According to Companies Market Cap, net worth of Google based on the market capitalization of Alphabet Inc., which in the latest update was approximately $2.16 trillion USD (about ₹184.7 trillion INR), making it one of the world’s most valuable companies. Market capitalization reflects the total market value of the investors place on the company, and Google’s shows its position in global technology, digital advertising, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Google Revenue
According to Wall Street Zen, the reported revenue of Google in 2024 was $350.02 billion (approximately ₹30 trillion), marking a 13.87% increase from the previous year.
In the 1st quarter of 2025, Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $90.2 billion, up 12% year-over-year, reflecting robust performance across Google Search, YouTube, subscriptions, and Google Cloud.
A comprehensive table summarizing Google’s (Alphabet Inc.) annual revenue for the past five years:
Year | Revenue (USD Billion) | Revenue (INR Trillion) | Year-over-Year Growth |
2024 | $350.02 | ₹30.0 | +13.87% |
2023 | $307.39 | ₹25.6 | +8.68% |
2022 | $282.84 | ₹23.6 | +9.78% |
2021 | $257.64 | ₹19.4 | +41.15% |
2020 | $182.53 | ₹13.8 | +12.77% |
Google Share Price and Market Share
Google’s shares are traded at NASDAQ under the tickers GOOGL under its parent company, priced at $177.18 (₹15,194.57) at the moment.
Metric | Value/Status |
Share Price | $177.18 (₹15,194.57) |
52-Week High/Low | $207.05 / $140.53 |
Market Cap | $2.16 trillion |
P/E Ratio | ~19.8 |
Dividend Yield | ~0.48% |
Global Search Share | 90%+ |
India Mobile Search | 99% |
YouTube India Users | 462 million+ |
Cloud Market Position | #3 globally |
Talking about the market share, so Google holds over 90% of the global search engine market. In India, it holds 99% of mobile search market, and YouTube is the most popular video streaming platform in India with 462 million+ users.
In advertising industry, again Google is the world’s largest digital advertising platform, with advertising revenues exceeding $234 billion in 2024. Google Cloud has become the 3rd largest global cloud provider by market share with Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure securing the top spots.
Owner Net Worth
Google’s co-founders Larry and Sergey are among the wealthiest individuals in the world.
Larry Page’s net worth according to Forbes is estimated $144 billion, making him rank among the top 10 richest people globally. Most of Larry’s wealth is sourced from his substantial stake in Alphabet Inc. and its various share classes.
Sergey Brin’s net worth is estimated at $138 billion, with wealth sourced from his holdings in Alphabet, with him being a controlling shareholder and board member.
Although both co-founders have stepped down from the executive roles at Alphabet Inc. in 2019, they continue to maintain their influence as board members and major shareholders (controlling over 50%) of Alphabet’s voting power through special Class B shares. Thus, the net worth of google founders fluctuate with Alphabet’s stock price and the broader tech market.
Investments and Acquisitions
The company has a long and influential acquisition and investments history that strengthened its position and widened its products and technologies. As of now, Alphabet has acquired 200+ companies, and this makes it one of the most active acquirers in the tech industry.
The list of notable acquisitions from 2022 to 2025 are as follows:
2025: Wiz. Company’s largest acquisitions, valuing $32 billion in cash. The regulatory approval is still pending but the deal is aimed to improvise Google Cloud’s cybersecurity capabilities and competing more aggressively with Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure in the cloud space.
- June 2024: Cameyo, enhances cloud services
- August 2023: Equalum, the company specializes in data integration and analytics, thus supports Google’s data and cloud initiatives.
- February 2023: Photomath, acquired for its AI-powered math problem solving tech; marked Google’s enhanced capabilities in ed-tech.
- 2022: Mandiant; Cybersecurity, $5.4 billion
- 2019: Fitbit; Wearable devices, $2.1 billion
- 2019: Looker; Data analytics, $2.6 billion
- 2011: Motorola Mobility; Mobile hardware, $12.5 billion (previous largest deal until Wiz)
- 2006: YouTube; Video sharing, $1.65 billion
- 2005: Android; Mobile OS, undisclosed
So, we noticed how a dorm project became a global tech powerhouse as a result of Google’s relentless innovation, strategic acquisitions, and dominance in digital services.