Overview
- Tech Informer’s list, using MyJar figures, pegs Tanmay Bhat at an estimated Rs 665 crore, ahead of Technical Guruji (Rs 356 crore), Samay Raina (Rs 140 crore), CarryMinati (Rs 131 crore) and Bhuvan Bam (Rs 122 crore).
- The figures reflect external estimates compiled from public metrics rather than audited disclosures, and Free Press Journal notes MyJar did not explain its sourcing.
- Bhat publicly rejected the valuation, describing the numbers as “wildly off” after the rankings circulated across entertainment and lifestyle outlets.
- Coverage underscores how creators now earn through diversified streams including ads, sponsorships, live events and merchandise across genres from comedy to tech and lifestyle.
- An EY projection cited in reports estimates India’s digital influencer market will exceed Rs 3,000 crore by 2026, highlighting the sector’s growth trajectory.