New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Mark Zuckerberg's estimated net worth jumped by $25 billion in a single day as Meta Platforms shares surged nearly 12%, according to Forbes. The rally lifted Zuckerberg's estimated fortune to $253.6 billion, with investor confidence in Meta's artificial intelligence strategy emerging as one factor behind the stock's move.

Zuckerberg's estimated wealth initially rose by $12.9 billion after Meta shares climbed in early trading on Monday. By midday, the stock had gained further, taking his estimated one-day increase to $25 billion.

As of 2 p.m. ET Monday, Zuckerberg ranked No. 6 on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list, about $14.5 billion behind Sergey Brin, who was estimated at $268.1 billion. Forbes said Zuckerberg'...