Anant Ambani, born on April 10, 1995, in Mumbai, is the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani. He is a business tycoon and the chairman of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest conglomerates. He has two siblings, Akash and Isha, and is viewed as one of the heirs to the Reliance Industries empire.
Education
Anant attended the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Career and Business Ventures
Anant has held directorial positions on the Boards of various companies, including Jio Platforms Limited since March 2020, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited since May 2022, Reliance New Energy Limited, Reliance New Solar Energy Limited since June 2021, and Reliance Foundation since September 2022. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the management of sporting events like the Indian Premier League, particularly with the Mumbai Indians team owned by Reliance Industries.
Business Collaboration: Anantvilas Project
An upcoming luxury resort hotel project named Anantvilas, situated in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, is a collaborative venture between Reliance Industries (RIL) and the Maker Group. The Oberoi Group will operate this urban resort, marking their first venture of this kind. The hotel’s name, Anantvilas, honours Anant Ambani’s contributions and association with the project.
Family and Personal Life
As the youngest child of Mukesh Ambani, Anant is among three children of Mukesh Ambani, who are all actively involved in Reliance Industries. Mukesh Ambani is currently ranked as the 11th richest person globally, according to Forbes and oversees the family’s extensive business interests, including energy ventures and philanthropic efforts through the Reliance Foundation. Anant is set to marry Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare, on July 12, 2024.
Wealth and Assets
Anant’s wealth includes ownership of Antilia, one of the world’s most recognizable private residences. Additionally, the family possesses valuable real estate assets such as a beach-side villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, the Stoke House in London, and the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Anant’s net worth includes assets such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians.
Family Wealth
According to a Bloomberg report, the combined family wealth of Anant Ambani is estimated at $113.5 billion, from their extensive business and investments associated with the Ambani family legacy.
