A former Indian cricketer and a renowned left-hand opener, Gautam Gambhir, played for India from 2003 to 2016. Currently, he serves as the head of the Indian men’s cricket team. During his career, he amassed over 10,000 international runs with nine Test and eleven ODI centuries. Gautam Gambhir’s net worth in Indian rupees is around ₹265 crore, as of 2025, sourced from cricket, IPL contracts, endorsements, and business ventures.
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Birth Name/Full Name | Gautam Gambhir |
Birth Date and Age | 14 October 1981 (43 years old as of May 2025) |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Zodiac | Libra ♎ |
Residence | Delhi, India |
Profession | Head Coach (Indian men’s cricket team), Former Cricketer, Ex-Politician, Philanthropist |
Active since | 1999–2000 (first-class cricket debut), International debut in 2003 |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
School | Modern School, New Delhi |
Education | Not publicly specified |
College | Hindu College, University of Delhi |
Marital Status | Married to Natasha Jain (since 2011) |
Kids | 2 daughters (Aazeen and Anaiza) |
Gautam Gambhir’s Net Worth
As per Times Now, Gautam Gambhir’s net worth in 2025 is estimated at around ₹265 crore (approximately $32 million). Gautam’s wealth is sourced from different sources, like brand endorsements, IPL contracts and a successful cricket career. His current salary as head coach, ₹12 crore per annum. Gautam’s personal business ventures and assets add a good amount to his net worth.
Net Worth | ₹265 crore (approx. $32 million) as of 2025 |
Revenue Streams | Head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team: ₹12 crore annually.
Brand Endorsements: Charges approximately ₹2 crore per brand endorsement annually, according to industry estimates |
Luxury items owned | Owns luxury homes in Delhi (Rajinder Nagar, valued up to ₹20 crore), Noida, and Greater Noida
Car collection includes Audi Q5, BMW 530D, Toyota Corolla, Mahindra Bolero Stinger, Maruti Suzuki SX4, and a KTM bike |
Gautam Gambhir’s Major Brand Endorsements
Leveraging his cricket legacy and public credibility, Gautam endorses leading brands across diverse sectors.
- Redcliffe Labs (diagnostics company)
- CoinDCX (first brand ambassador for CoinDCX, a major cryptocurrency exchange)
- Real11 (a fantasy sports platform)
- MRF Tires
- Reebok
- Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles (PSV) (specializing in customized vehicles)
- Lava International
Gautam Gambhir’s Investments and Business Ventures
Gambhir is an active investor in mutual funds and bonds. His diversified portfolio spans banking, PSU debt funds, and private equity. Some of the notable investments on Gautam’s end are:
- HDFC Equity Funds (₹10 lakh)
- Kotak Mahindra Group (₹2.5 crore)
- ICICI Prudential Funds (₹2.21 crore)
- Axis, IDFC, UTI, and NHAI Bonds, among others.
Gautam has also investesd in FYI Health (healthtech startup) and co-owns a cricket academy. He is also involved with CricPlay. It is a fantasy cricket startup growing rapidly since IPL 2019.
Additionally, he is interested in restaurant chains and clothing brands. His investment in real estate includes his ₹15 crore house in Rajinder Nagar, and other properties in Greater Noida, Gurgaon, and Malakpur Village.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions by Gautam Gambhir
In 2014, he established the Gautam Gambhir Foundation (GGF) that operates in 3 flagship programs.
- Salute to the Martyrs: Through this, it provides for 100% educational funding, financial literacy support and socio-psychological counseling to children and wives of paramilitary martyrs across 21 states. Currently, around 153 beneficiaries are receiving assistance from the foundation.
- Ek Asha Community Kitchen:
Under this program, the foundation offers nutritious and FREE meals to underprivileged individuals in Delhi, serving around 3,500 people daily for just one rupee. - Pankh:
This program supports daughters of female sex workers in Delhi, aiming to break the cycle of exploitation by providing education and holistic support. Currently, around 25 girls are being assisted under the program.
Gautam Gambhir’s Personal Life
Born to Deepak Gambhir (a textiles businessman) and Seema Gambhir, a housemaker, Gautam was adopted by his paternal grandparents when he was just 18 days old. Since then, he has lived with them. He married Natasha Jain in 2011, and the couple has 2 daughters (Aazeen and Anaiza).
Gautam Gambhir’s Records and Achievements
International Cricket | 10,324 runs (4,154 in Tests – 9 centuries, 206 HS; 5,238 in ODIs – 11 centuries, 150* HS; 932 in T20Is) |
World Cup Finals | Top-scorer: 75 (2007 T20 WC final), 97 (2011 ODI WC final) |
Test Streak & Awards | 8 Test centuries in 18 months (2008–2010); ICC Test Player of the Year 2009 |
Captaincy | Led India in 6 ODIs (all wins); Captained KKR to 2 IPL titles (2012, 2014), mentored 2024 win |
IPL Achievements | 4,217 runs in 154 matches; KKR’s all-time top scorer; highest-paid IPL player in 2011 ($2.4 million) |
Awards | Padma Shri (2019); multiple ESPNcricinfo IPL XI selections |
Gautam Gambhir’s Cars
His impressive luxury car collection includes:
- Porsche 911: valued at around ₹3.25 crore
- Land Rover Defender 110 SE: valued around ₹1.2 crore
- BMW X5: priced at approximately ₹99.9 lakh
- Audi Q7: priced at about ₹92.29 lakh
- BMW 530D: around ₹69.07 lakh
- Audi Q5: ₹65–71 lakh (ex-showroom, 2024–25)
- Maruti Suzuki SX4: valued at ₹7–10 lakh as per last recorded prices in India (2024–25)
Gautam Gambhir’s Real Estate and Properties
In Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, Gautam owns a lavish bungalow, his primary residence, valued at approximately ₹20 crore. The house features elegant interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows, a “Wall of Fame” showcasing his cricket memorabilia, a swimming pool, and more.
His additional properties in Delhi include houses in Karol Bagh and Old Rajinder Nagar, whose combined value is estimated at ₹15 crore.
Future Plans & Projects of Gautam Gambhir
Further ahead, Gautam will continue his job as a head coach, prioritizing the revival of India ‘A’ tours. Ahead of the senior team’s five-Test series starting 20 June 2025, he is planning to travel with India ‘A’ squad to England, to prepare the team for the next World Test Championship.
Gautam is also working on a long-term roadmap covering the 2026 T20 World Cup, the next WTC cycle, and the 2027 ODI World Cup (in South Africa).
Additionally, Gautam Gambhir is also working towards rebuilding Test Cricket by restoring India’s red-ball dominance. He will be using England tour to evaluate the form of senior players and identify their reliable replacements (especially for key positions like opener and middle-order batsman).
With his white-ball cricket ctrategies being validated after winning India’s Champions Trophy 2025, Gautam is planning to maintain this momentum while simultaneously rebuilding the Test side.