Mark Zuckerberg joins elite $200 billion club, becomes world's fourth richest person
New York: Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has officially joined the exclusive $200 billion club, positioning him as the fourth richest person globally.
Recent data from Bloomberg's Billionaire Index shows that Zuckerberg's net worth has skyrocketed to $201 billion, making him the fourth richest person in the world, just behind Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault.
Elon Musk tops the list with a total net worth of $272 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos at $211 billion, and Bernard Arnault with $207 billion.
Zuckerberg's wealth surged by a whopping $73.4 billion in 2024. Much of the 40-year-old's fortune comes from Meta's stock, which increased by nearly 64 percent this year. Meta operates popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, along with the instant messaging app WhatsApp.
During the recent Meta Connect 2024 event, Zuckerberg highlighted the company's ambitious AI initiatives, stating, “We're nearing 500 million monthly active users, and we haven't even launched in some major markets like as those in the European Union.”
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RCB calmer than last year, players clear about their roles: Krunal Pandya
Bengaluru (PTI): The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is much calmer than last year and players have a lot more understanding of their roles this season, says Krunal Pandya.
RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years in 2025 and Pandya was the Man-of-the-Match in the final against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad, returning 4-0-17-2 as RCB won the contest by six runs.
"I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know each other. This year many players understand their roles and each other's strengths and weaknesses," Pandya said in a release by the franchise.
"When I get into the big occasions, I feel that if God has got you here, then there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel the pressure, but I think about how I can be calm and in the present moment and do what is required," he said.
Pandya said RCB icon Virat Kohli would easily rank among the greatest players in any era of cricket.
"Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else," he said.
