Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani have a knack for showering their children with extravagant gifts, leaving no expense spared. As one of India’s wealthiest individuals and ranked as the eleventh richest globally, Mukesh Ambani has ample resources to lavish upon his offspring—twins Akash and Isha Ambani, along with their younger sibling, Anant Ambani.
Recently, the power couple made headlines by splurging approximately Rs 1259 crore on the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, which included securing the performance of global icon Rihanna for a sum ranging between Rs 66-74 crore. Their generosity is expected to continue, with plans to double the expenditure for the forthcoming wedding in July.
Over the years, the Ambani family has expanded to include Anand Piramal, who married Isha Ambani, and Shloka Mehta, Akash’s wife, and heiress to a diamond fortune. Now, with Radhika Merchant, Director of Encore Healthcare, joining the fold, the tradition of lavish gift-giving continues, setting a high standard for billionaire parents worldwide.
A Rs 640 crore Beach Villa for Anant Ambani in Dubai
In April 2022, Mukesh Ambani made headlines by acquiring a sprawling beach-side villa on Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s most exclusive neighborhoods, for his youngest son, Anant. This opulent property spans 3,000 square feet, boasting 10 bedrooms, and a private beach stretching 70 meters. The staggering purchase, amounting to Rs 640 crore, marked one of Dubai’s largest residential property transactions, as reported by News18 and Hindustan Times.
A Rs 451 crore Diamond Necklace for Shloka Mehta
When Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta exchanged vows in 2019, Nita Ambani presented her daughter-in-law with an extraordinary gift—the Mouawad L’Incomparable. Valued at Rs 451 crore, this necklace, adorned with 91 diamonds, holds the distinction of being the world’s most valuable. Featuring a flawless 407.48-carat yellow diamond suspended gracefully from a 229.52-carat white diamond necklace intertwined with 18-karat rose gold branchlets, it exemplifies luxury.
A Rs 4.5 crore Bentley Continental GTC Speed for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
For the wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Mukesh and Nita Ambani spared no expense. Ahead of their engagement in 2023, the couple received a striking gift—a Bentley Continental GTC Speed worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore. This luxury vehicle boasts top-of-the-line specifications, powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine, capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
A Pearl and Diamond Choker for Radhika Merchant
During Mukesh Ambani’s niece, Isheta Salgaocar’s cocktail bash in July 2022, Radhika Merchant caught attention with a stunning pearl and diamond choker reminiscent of one worn by Nita Ambani at Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception. While the exact price remains undisclosed, it undoubtedly symbolized a precious gift from Nita Ambani to her future daughter-in-law.
A $100 million Extravaganza for Isha Ambani’s Wedding
Isha Ambani’s nuptials to Anand Piramal in 2018 captured global attention as one of the most opulent weddings in history. The Ambanis reportedly spent around $100 million (approximately Rs 830 crore), including Rs 3 lakh per wedding invitation. Furthermore, they allocated $4-6 million (approximately Rs 33 – 50 crore) to secure Beyoncé’s performance, attracting a constellation of celebrities and dignitaries like Priyanka Chopra, Hillary Clinton, Shah Rukh Khan, among others.
