The president of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, served as the 20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. With that, he became the youngest CM at the age of 38. As of 2025, Akhilesh Yadav’s net worth is ₹42 crore, comprising movable and immovable assets, and liabilities, along with his salary and investments.
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| Birth Name/Full Name | Akhilesh Yadav |
| Birth Date and Age | 1 July 1973 (age 51 as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Saifai, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac | Cancer ♋ |
| Residence | Saifai, Uttar Pradesh & Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Profession | Politician, Agriculturist |
| Active since | 2000 (entered politics, elected to 13th Lok Sabha) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Dholpur Military School, Rajasthan |
| Education | B.E. (Civil Engineering), M. Env. Engg. |
| College | JSS Science and Technology University, Mysore; University of Sydney, Australia |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Kids | 3 children (two daughters and one son) |
Akhilesh Yadav’s Net Worth
As per the 2024 election affidavit, Akhilesh Yadav’s net worth in Indian rupees is ₹42 crore. This comprises his movable assets (worth ₹9.12 crore), immovable assets (₹17.22 crore), and liabilities of over ₹74 lakh. His annual income averages around ₹84.5 lakh. He holds ₹25.61 lakh in cash and ₹5.41 crore in bank accounts.
Primarily, Akhilesh earns from agriculture, property rent, and his salary as a Member of Parliament or MLA.
According to his 2022-23 income tax return, Akhilesh Yadav’s salary as a Member of Parliament and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, his annual income was ₹84,51,721 (about ₹84.5 lakh).
While he was the CM, his official monthly salary was ₹3,65,000 (₹4,380,000 annually). Additionally, as a former MLA/CM, he is entitled to a pension, which starts at ₹25,000 per month and increases by ₹2,000 for each year served.
| Net Worth (2024) | ₹26.34 crore (Akhilesh Yadav, as per latest affidavit) |
| Net Worth (Family) | Over ₹41 crore (combined with wife Dimple Yadav) |
| Luxury Items Owned | Exercise machines: Worth ₹5.34 lakh
Mobile phone: Worth ₹76,000 Crockery: Worth ₹1.6 lakh Jewellery: No major jewellery declared Vehicles: No car or four-wheeler declared in the latest affidavit |
Akhilesh Yadav’s Major Brand Endorsements
An active politician, Akhilesh Yadav is not a part of any brand endorsements. He only focused on promoting Brand Uttar Pradesh during his tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Investments and Business Ventures of Akhilesh Yadav
There is no evidence or reports regarding Akhilesh Yadav’s personal businesses or investments. His financial disclosure in election affidavit 2004, there is no indication about stakes or shares in any companies.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions by Akhilesh Yadav
He actively participates in philanthropy and social work. Akhilesh do not run any personal charitable funds or private donations, but his government has launched several impactful schemes.
The Samajwadi Swasthya Seva provides 24/7 ambulance service (dial 108), modernized hospitals, especially in rural areas.
Launched Women’s safety helpline number 1090 to report harassment.
Implemented the Lohiya Awas Yojana (urban housing for the poor), Kanya Vidya Dhan (support for girls’ education), Kisan Avam Sarvhit Bima Yojana (farmer insurance), and pension schemes for marginalized groups.
For improvising infrastructure for public, Akhilesh also managed projects like the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Lucknow Metro, Janeshwar Mishra Park, and public health campaigns.
Akhilesh Yadav’s Personal Life
He was born to Mulayam Singh Yadav and Malti Devi. Due to her mother’s vegetative state after birthing him, his upbringing was mostly done by his paternal grandparents. After completing his higher education (Civil Engineering and Master’s in Environmental Engineering), Akhilesh Yadav entered politics in 2000.
He is married to Dimple Yadav (a Member of Parliament, since 24 November 1999) and the couple have a son, Arjun.
Records and Achievements of Akhilesh Yadav
| Youngest Chief Minister | Became UP’s 20th Chief Minister at age 38 in March 2012 after winning 224 assembly seats—the youngest in state history |
| Transformative Infrastructure | Agra-Lucknow Expressway: India’s most modern and longest expressway at the time
Lucknow Metro Rail: Flagship urban mobility project Janeshwar Mishra Park: Asia’s largest park, 376 acres Lucknow International Ekana Cricket Stadium & IT City |
| Innovative Public Services | Launched UP100 Police Service and Women Power Line 1090 for law and order and women’s safety
Introduced 108 Ambulance Service for emergency healthcare |
| Education & Youth Empowerment | Distributed over 15 lakh laptops to 10th and 12th grade students—one of the world’s largest such schemes |
| Social Welfare & Economic Development | Implemented Lohiya Awas Yojana, Kanya Vidya Dhan, Kisan Avam Sarvhit Bima Yojana, Pension Yojna for marginalized communities
Modernized power sector, set up Kisan Bazaars and Mandis, introduced unemployment allowances |
| Recognition & Rankings | UP ranked Number One among northern states for Ease of Doing Business by World Bank
Won awards for communication, human capacity, and factor conditions from Michael Porter’s Institute at Harvard Business School. |
| Political Leadership | Elected multiple times to Lok Sabha, served on key parliamentary committees before becoming CM Led Samajwadi Party as president, modernizing its image and focusing on youth engagement and digital campaigns. |
Akhilesh Yadav’s Cars
As per his election affidavit, Akhilesh Yadav does not own any personal vehicle under his or his wife’s name. All the vehicles, namely Mercedes-Benz ML 500, Mercedes-Benz GLS 350, Volvo XC90, Mitsubishi Pajero, and Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI, are provided by the party or such.
Akhilesh Yadav’s Real Estate and Properties
He owns and resides in prominent properties in Uttar Pradesh. His primary residence is a palatial bungalow at 1 Vikramaditya Marg, Lucknow.
He has an ancestral home in Saifai village, Etawah district. There the Yadav family also own a large estate, including a palatial “kothi”.
Future Plans & Projects of Akhilesh Yadav
Ahead, Akhilesh Yadav is planning to expand his political influence and advance the Samajwadi Party’s agenda in Uttar Pradesh and beyond.
- Governance Reforms: If his party returns to power, he has promised investigations into alleged mismanagement of major events like the Maha Kumbh.
- INDIA Bloc Continuity: Akhilesh has confirmed that the Samajwadi Party will remain a part of the INDIA alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He is aiming to present a united opposition front against the BJP.
- Making SP a National Party: He has stated publicly that he wants to transform the Samajwadi Party into a national political force.
- PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority) Strategy: He will continue his consolidating support among the backward classes, Dalits, and minorities (“PDA”).
- Policy Promises: One major pledge made by the SP manifesto includes eradicating poverty by 2029. Also, there are plans to conduct a caste-based census, provide a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), waive agricultural loans, reinstate the old pension scheme, and offer monthly pensions to landless farmers.
