India, June 12 -- Elon Musk could be on track to reach a financial milestone that no individual has ever achieved before. If current projections continue on their expected trajectory, the world's richest person may become the first trillionaire, crossing a net worth of $1 trillion and setting a new benchmark for personal wealth.

To put that figure in perspective, $1 trillion is roughly Rs.9,49,50,50,00,00,000 at current exchange rates. However, Musk's wealth is not held as liquid cash. Instead, it is largely "paper wealth" tied to equity stakes in companies whose valuations rise and fall with market performance.

A significant portion of his fortune comes from Tesla, where his stock holdings and related options are estimated to be worth ...