Mumbai witnessed a spectacular event on July 12, 2024, as Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Nita and Mukesh Ambani, tied the knot with Radhika Merchant. Ahead of the grand ceremony, the Ambanis, renowned as one of Asia’s wealthiest families, hosted lavish pre-wedding celebrations. The festivities began in Jamnagar and culminated aboard a luxurious cruise sailing from Italy to the South of France, attracting Bollywood stars, industrialists, and global celebrities.
Radhika Merchant, soon to join the Ambani clan, comes from a distinguished business family. Her father, Viren Merchant, serves as CEO and Vice-Chairman at Encore Healthcare, a prominent healthcare services company, while her mother, Shaila Merchant, holds key roles in various enterprises including pharmaceuticals.
This article delves into the substantial net worths of the Piramals, Mehtas, and Merchants—families linked through marriage to Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s children.
1. Swati and Ajay Piramal
Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, wed Anand Piramal, son of industrialist Ajay Piramal, at the opulent Ambani residence, Antilia, in 2018. Reports estimate the extravagant wedding and pre-wedding festivities cost around Rs 700 crore. Among the notable gifts was a sea-facing house named Gulita, spanning 50,000 square feet, presented by Swati and Ajay Piramal. Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Piramal Group, boasts a net worth of $3 billion (approximately Rs 25,060 crore), as reported by Forbes.
2. Mona and Russell Mehta
Akash Ambani, eldest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, married Shloka Mehta, daughter of Mona and Russell Mehta. Russell Mehta, the Managing Director of Rosy Blue India, a leading diamond company in India, commands an estimated net worth of Rs 1,844 crore, according to DNA and public records.
3. Shaila and Viren Merchant
According to available data, Viren Merchant, father of Radhika Merchant and CEO/Vice-Chairman of Encore Healthcare, possesses a net worth of Rs 775 crore. His wife, Shaila Merchant, also holds significant positions in various companies, including Swastik Exim Private Limited and Atharva Impex Private Limited, as per online reports.
The marriages of Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s children have cemented ties with families whose substantial wealth underscores their prominence in India’s business landscape.
