In a realm where opulence knows no bounds, Indian billionaires spare no expense when it comes to showering their loved ones with extravagant gifts. From Nita Ambani’s lavish gesture of bestowing a staggering Rs 451 crore necklace upon daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta to Narayana Murthy’s generous endowment of Rs 240 crore worth of shares to his grandchild, the elite echelon of the country’s wealthiest individuals has set a precedent for indulgence. Let’s look into seven jaw-droppingly expensive gifts that reflect the unparalleled extravagance of India’s billionaire families.
Nita Ambani’s gifts Rs 451 Crore Necklace to Shloka Mehta:
Leading the pack is Nita Ambani, the wife of the richest man in India surely knows how to set the gifting bar high. Her penchant for grandeur is epitomized by her awe-inspiring gift to daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta. Valued at a staggering Rs 451 crore, this exquisite Mouawas L’Incomparable necklace is studded with 91 diamonds, The Times Of India reported. The necklace features 407.48- carat yellow diamond, suspended from 229.52-carat white diamond, and knotted by 18-carat rose gold branchlets. This gift by Nita Ambani stands as a testament to the boundless wealth and refined taste of the Ambani family.
Narayana Murthy gifts Rs 240 Crore Shares to his grandchild:
Not to be outdone, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy showcased his affection for his four-month-old grandchild Ekagrah Rohan Murthy. through a remarkable gesture of gifting Infosys shares worth Rs 240 crore. With this, Ekagrah now holds 15,00,000 shares which is equivalent to 0.04 per cent stake in the company. This substantial endowment underscores Murthy’s commitment to securing the financial future of his descendants.
Shiv Nadar gifts Rs 115 crore mansion to Roshni Nadar Malhotra:
In a grand display of familial affection, former HCL chairman Shiv Nadar gifted his daughter Roshni Nadar Malhotra a magnificent mansion in the Friends Colony East area of Delhi valued at Rs 115 crore. According to Economic Times reports, the house was once the subject of one of the biggest real estate transactions in Delhi.
Adar Poonawalla gifts a Batmobile worth crores to his son Cyrus Jr.:
Not to be outdone in the realm of extravagant gifting, Adar Poonawalla surprised his son Cyrus Jr. with a Batmobile worth crores. Adar Poonawalla, who is among India’s richest billionaires has numerous high-end vehicles in his garage including Rolls Royces, Mercedes, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, however, his gift to his son stands out from all of them. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was modified to resemble the Batmobile and it took over six months to finish the car.
Ajay and Swati Piramal gift a Rs 450 crore house to Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal:
Ajay Piramal, father of Anand Piramal gifted Gulita worth Rs 450 crore to his son and daughter-in-law Isha Ambani as their wedding gift. Ajay bought the Sea-facing bungalow in 2012, and it originally belonged to Hindustan Unilever. The diamond-shaped building serves as Anand and Isha’s current residence.
