Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of $116.1 billion, is among the richest individuals globally. Alongside the billionaire businessman are several other prominent figures from the Ambani family, including his wife Nita Ambani, and children Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani. However, there are also lesser-known members, like Mukesh Ambani’s niece, Nayantara Kothari.
Who is Nayantara Kothari and how is she related to Mukesh Ambani?
Nayantara Kothari is the daughter of Shyam Kothari, the late Chairman and Managing Director of Kothari Sugars and Chemicals, and Nina Kothari, Mukesh Ambani’s sister. As the first grandchild of the late Reliance Industries founder Dhirubhai Ambani, Nayantara holds a significant familial position. Following her father’s demise, Nayantara’s mother and younger brother Arjun Kothari assumed leadership roles in the family business, serving as Chairperson and Managing Director, respectively. According to reports, Kothari Sugars and Chemicals boasts a market capitalization of Rs 435 crore.
Nayantara Kothari: Career and Education
Preferring a private lifestyle, Nayantara is primarily a homemaker, though she holds an alumna status from Stanford University. Like her mother and brother, Nayantara also holds significant shares in Kothari Sugars and Chemicals, as indicated by corporate shareholdings and reports from GQ.
Nayantara Kothari Life and Family
In 2013, Nayantara Kothari tied the knot with Shamit Bhartia, a media tycoon and businessman. Having been close friends for years prior, the couple’s union brought together two influential families. Shamit serves as a Non-Executive Director at Jubilant Industries, a conglomerate headed by his parents Shyam Sundar Bhartia and Shobhana Bhartia.
Jubilant Industries, known for bringing renowned international brands like Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts to India, holds a market capitalization of over Rs 37,000 crore, as per the Economic Times. Shamit holds a Director position at HT Media Group and holds a degree in Economics from Dartmouth College, USA.
Nayantara shares a close bond with her extended family, including her grandmother Kokilaben Ambani and cousin Isha Ambani, often seen together at various family events. Their pre-wedding celebrations were extravagant affairs hosted by Mukesh and Anil Ambani, graced by numerous Bollywood celebrities.
