Where the money comes from
| Hurun figure | ₹1,500 crore, tied with MS Dhoni behind Virat Kohli among cricketers on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 Mint |
| Investments | Backed Spinny and JetSynthesys and previously invested in Smaaash; co-created the clothing brand True Blue Mint |
Sachin Tendulkar is the most celebrated cricketer in India's history. He made his Test debut at 16 in 1989 and played for 24 years, retiring in 2013 as the leading run-scorer in both Test and one-day international cricket, with 100 international centuries. He won the World Cup at home in 2011 and in 2014 became the first sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, reported by Mint in October 2026, puts his wealth at ₹1,500 crore (₹15 billion), tied with MS Dhoni and just behind Virat Kohli. That is about $158 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Tendulkar signed some of the biggest endorsement deals in Indian sport, and for two decades he was one of the most valuable faces in Indian advertising. His income from playing, including the IPL with the Mumbai Indians in its early years, added to that.
Since retiring he has become an investor. Mint's summary of the Hurun list says he backed the used-car platform Spinny and the gaming company JetSynthesys, previously invested in the entertainment chain Smaaash, and co-created the clothing brand True Blue.
About this estimate
Hurun's 2026 India list was the first to show cricketers as a separate group. It measures wealth in crore, where 1 crore is 10 million rupees, so ₹1,500 crore is ₹15 billion.
We show the figure as published, with a rough dollar conversion. It is Hurun's estimate, not an official figure.
Career at a glance
Known as the Little Master, Tendulkar carried the hopes of a billion fans for more than two decades. He finished with 15,921 Test runs and 18,426 ODI runs, both records.
After retiring he served a term as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament, and remains one of the country's most admired public figures, decades after his debut as a schoolboy.
Career and money timeline
- 1989
Makes his Test debut for India at 16.
- 2010
Scores the first double century in one-day international cricket.
- 2011
Wins the World Cup on home soil.
- 2012
Scores his 100th international century.
- 2013
Retires after his 200th Test.
- 2014
Receives the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
- 2026
Hurun lists his wealth at ₹1,500 crore.
Sachin Tendulkar net worth FAQ
What is Sachin Tendulkar's net worth?
The M3M Hurun India Rich List estimated in October 2026 that Sachin Tendulkar is worth ₹1,500 crore (₹15 billion). That is the most recent published estimate from the M3M Hurun India Rich List that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is the M3M Hurun India Rich List's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
Who is richer, Sachin Tendulkar or MS Dhoni?
On the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 they are tied at ₹1,500 crore each, ₹100 crore behind Virat Kohli.
Sources
- Mint, Only 7 actors and cricketers are among the wealthiest in India: Who are they? (M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026) (October 5, 2026)
- CNBC-TV18, Richest Indian celebrities 2026 on the M3M Hurun India list (cross-check) (October 5, 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Sachin Tendulkar (accessed October 23, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: British High Commission, New Delhi, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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