Synonymous with India’s first family of politicians, the Gandhi family, today the immediate family includes Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi. The combined net worth of Gandhi family stands at around ₹45 crore (about $5.4 million), based on their most recent official affidavits. Their wealth is not just the money, but their history. The mother and son do not own any vehicles and use the ones provided by the party for taking out their duties in their areas.
They descendants of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and Indira Gandhi, 1st and only female PM of the nation. The family has been a leader in India for generations. Thus, mostly they are considered to be mad rich. However, this is not the case as their wealth, which is built on inheritance, political salaries, and investments, is modest.
Sonia Gandhi is the former Congress president, and her declared assets are worth ₹12.53 crore. This includes gold, silver, agricultural land in Delhi, and a share in ancestral property in Italy.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader and the son of Sonia Gandhi, has a net worth of ₹ 20 crore as per his election affidavit. This includes stocks, mutual funds, office space in Gurugram, and co-owned agricultural land in Delhi.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Rahul’s sister), have a net worth of around ₹12 crore and is known for her charismatic presence in Indian politics. Her wealth includes a Shimla house, inherited property, and investments. Her husband, Robert Vadra’s net worth is not included in hers.
| Member | Net Worth (₹) | Assets (Movable/Immovable) | Liabilities | Properties | Investments | Business Interests | Cars | Salary/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Gandhi | 12.53 crore | Gold, silver, mutual funds, land, Italy property | Not declared | Delhi agri land, Italy property | Mutual funds, FDs, bonds | None | None | MP salary, royalties |
| Rahul Gandhi | 20 crore | Stocks, mutual funds, gold, office, agri land | 49.8 lakh | Gurugram office, Delhi agri land | Stocks, mutual funds, PPF | None | None | MP salary, rent, etc. |
| Priyanka Gandhi | 12 crore | Mutual funds, PPF, gold, land, Shimla house | 15.75 lakh | Shimla house, farming land | Mutual funds, PPF | None | Honda CRV | Political income |
| Robert Vadra | 65 crore | Real estate, movable/immovable assets | 10 crore | Multiple real estate holdings | Real estate | Yes | Not listed | Business income |
Sonia Gandhi
She was born in Italy in 1946 as Sonia Maino. She became the matriarch of the Nehru-Gandhi family and also an essential figure in Indian politics. When young, she aspired to become a flight attendant for which she took admission in the Bell Educational Trust’s language school, Cambridge, to learn English. However, life has other (bigger) plans for her. While studying and working at a restaurant nearby, she met Rajiv Gandhi (her future husband) and the couple got married in 1968.
Sonia entered Indian public life after her husband’s assassination in 1991, and despite initial reluctance, she became the President of the Indian National Congress. Under her leadership, the party won several elections, including the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) governments from 2004 to 2014. She is also involved in philanthropic activities through the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.
As per her 2024 election affidavit and Economic Times, Sonia Gandhi’s net worth is approximately ₹12.53 crore (about $1.5 million), Her assets include:
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Jewellery (over ₹1 crore)
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Precious metals: 88 kg of silver, 1.267 kg of gold
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Agricultural land in Dera Mandi (New Delhi)
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A share in ancestral property in Italy
Also she has investments in the form of fixed deposits (FD), mutual funds, tax free bonds, and bonds (including Reliance Hybrid Bond G)
Rahul Gandhi
Born in 1970, he is the eldest son of the family and of Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi. He completed his education in abroad, including Harvard and Cambridge. After returning to India, in 2004, he won a Lok Sabha seat from Amethi, and this marked his entry in India’s politics. Over the years, Rahul has held various leadership positions in Indian National Congress.
He is known for his influence on youth engagement and inclusive politics, but he also faces criticism and challenges from opposition parties. However, despite these, he remains strong. Rahul Gandhi’s net worth, as per his election affidavit is around ₹20 crore (about $2.4 million).
His assets include:
- Movable assets (worth ₹9.24 crore): cash, bank deposits, stocks, mutual funds, jewelry)
- Immovable assets (worth ₹11.15 crore) co-owned agricultural land in Delhi’s Mehrauli and office space in Gurugram)
Find out in details about Rahul Gandhi’s net worth, here.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
The younger sibling of Rahul, Priyanka was reluctant to enter politics but she has been involved behind the scenes with support from her family. She supports and managed election campaigns for the party in key constituencies like Rae Bareilly and Amethi. In 2019, she entered politics as the General Secretary of the Congress party for eastern Uttar Pradesh, later overseeing the entire state.
Priyanka is known for her mass appeal and has been actively vocalizing for women’s empowerment and grassroots engagement. In 1997, she married businessman Robert Vadra and the couple has 2 kids (a girl Miraya Vadra, and a boy Raihan Vadra).
According to Mint, Priyanka Gandhi’s net worth is around ₹12 crore ($1.4 million). As per public declaration, she co-owns some assets from her parents side as well as from her husbands side.
Overall, the Gandhi family’s net worth is not as huge as people estimate. They may belong to the founding family of Indian politics, but they are living a modest life without huge accumulations of wealth and properties.
