She also became the first Indian to win a medal in Badminton at the Olympics. She is a former world no. 1 and has won 24 international titles, which include ten Super Series titles. Saina Nehwal produced a tremendous show in the first round of the 2023 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Nehwal outsmarted world No. 24 Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark to win the first round of the India Open by 21-17, 12-21, and 21-19 in New Delhi. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that one of the best shuttlers in India is also one of the best-paid women athletes. Let us take a look at Saina Nehwal net worth.

Saina Nehwal Net Worth

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Saina's badminton journey began with success in the Commonwealth Youth Games and BWF World Junior Championship. The Haryana-born athlete then moved to a bigger stage, winning the Indonesia Open super series in 2009. She reached the No. 2 ranking in the same year. Since then, Saina has never looked back and gone on to become one of the best badminton players in India, men or women.

Saina's bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics was proof of her hard work. She also finally managed to reach the top of the world rankings in 2015. With her success, not only did Saina become part of history but also the role model for thousands of Indian girls looking to make it big in sports.

With such an exceptional resume and a cabinet full of trophies and medals, one can expect the dollar bills to follow.

According to Fox Sports, Saina was the fifth highest-earning badminton player in 2018. She was also named in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 in 2018, ranked 58th richest on the list. As of 2026, her net worth is estimated to be between ₹42 crore and ₹50 crore.

Apart from her prize money, Saina's earnings come from various brand endorsements. The shuttler has also managed to attract several brands thanks to her unparalleled success.

Saina Nehwal Brand Endorsements

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She signed a ₹40 crore deal with Rhiti Sports, a sports management company, in 2012. But she discontinued the agreement in 2013 and signed with KWAN Entertainment and Marketing Solution for an undisclosed amount.

Saina's sporting equipment comes from Yonex, a leading brand in the world of badminton. She has a deal with a Japanese company where 4% of the profits of 'Saina Products' sold across the globe go to the athlete.

The shuttler is also one of the few Indian athletes to be a part of Herbalife, a sports nutrition company. She also endorsed brands like Sahara India, Edelweiss, Top-Ramen, Vaseline, Savalon, Corn Flakes, Emami Group, Fortune Cooking Oil, Godrej No Marks, Honor Smartphones, Indian Overseas Bank, Iodex, Rasna, and NECC.

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In 2020, Anker Innovations, a global leader in technology, announced Olympic medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal as its brand ambassador.

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Saina Nehwal Husband

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Saina Nehwal married her longtime partner and badminton player, Parupalli Kashyap, in a private ceremony on 14 December 2018. The couple had been in a relationship for about 10 years before tying the knot.

The couple also went through a highly publicized rough patch and announced separation. However, a few weeks after, both resolved their differences and decided to give their marriage a second chance.

Cars and Other Investments

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Saina's collection of vehicles includes Mini Cooper, Mercedes Benz, and BMW. The athlete bought a luxury home in Hyderabad in 2015.

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