Bharat Jain is a Mumbai man known as the “world’s richest beggar,” having amassed a fortune of around ₹7.5 crore through persistent begging and smart investments, owning flats and shops, yet he continues his routine, earning ₹60,000-₹75,000 monthly from busy spots like CSMT and Azad Maidan. Despite his family’s urging to stop due to his substantial assets, including Mumbai apartments and Thane rental properties, Jain maintains his simple lifestyle and work, which started from financial hardship. 
Key Details:
Net Worth: Estimated at ₹7.5 Crore.
Monthly Earnings: Around ₹60,000–₹75,000 from begging.
Assets: Two Mumbai flats (worth approx. ₹1.4 crore) and two shops in Thane (generating ₹30,000 rent/month).
Begging Locations: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT) and Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
Background: Started begging due to poverty and lack of education; his sons are educated and help with a stationery business.
Continued Practice: Despite his wealth, he continues begging, stating he enjoys the work, much to his family’s dismay. 
His story highlights an unconventional path to wealth, sparking discussions about financial literacy and persistence, though viral claims about him being an IIM graduate or running a “begging empire” are unfounded.
Bharat Jain is a Mumbai man known as the “world’s richest beggar,” having amassed a fortune of around ₹7.5 crore
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