Nita Ambani is an educationist, philanthropist, businesswoman, and supporter of the arts and sports. She champions the rights of women and children through the Reliance Foundation, which she founded and chairs. Her efforts aim to provide millions of Indians with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
From leading the Reliance Foundation to owning the Mumbai Indians IPL team and establishing the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, Nita Ambani has made significant contributions in various fields.
Nita Ambani is the founder of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School, renowned for being one of the top schools in terms of resources and services.
Early Life and Education
Born on November 1, 1963, in Mumbai, Nita Ambani grew up in a middle-class Gujarati family. She completed her bachelor’s degree in commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.
Career Before Marriage
Nita Ambani began training as a Bharatnatyam dancer at the age of six and pursued her passion for dance until she was 20. Before marrying Mukesh Ambani, she worked as a teacher. Even after their marriage in 1985, she continued teaching at Sunflower Nursery.
Her Lavish Lifestyle
Nita Ambani is known for her luxurious lifestyle. She reportedly owns the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond, one of the world’s most expensive phones, priced at around $48.5 million (approximately Rs. 396 crores). Recently, at a pre-wedding bash for her son Anant Ambani, she wore an emerald-studded diamond necklace valued at around Rs. 400 to Rs. 500 crore, along with matching jewelry.
About Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani chairs and runs Reliance Industries, a $110 billion (revenue) conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecom, retail, and financial services. Reliance was founded in 1966 by his late father, Dhirubhai Ambani, who started the company as a small textile manufacturer. Following Dhirubhai’s death in 2002, Mukesh and his younger brother Anil divided the family empire.
Reliance’s telecom and broadband service, Jio, boasts over 470 million subscribers. In August 2023, Reliance listed its finance arm, Jio Financial Services. Ambani is also steering the company towards green energy, with plans to invest $80 billion over the next 10-15 years in renewable energy and a new complex adjacent to its refinery.
In 2023, Ambani’s three children joined the Reliance board: son Akash leads Jio, daughter Isha oversees retail and financial services, and younger son Anant is involved in the energy sector.
Ambani’s Combined Net Worth
As per Forbes, Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $113.3 billion (As of May 21, 2024).
