| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani |
| Nickname | Muku |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 169 cm in meters- 1.69 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 6½” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 19 April 1957 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 66 Years |
| Birthplace | Aden, Colony of Aden (now Yemen) |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| School | Hill Grange High School, Peddar Road, Mumbai, India |
| College | Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, India Stanford University, California, USA |
| Educational Qualifications | BE degree in Chemical Engineering MBA from Stanford University (discontinued) |
| Family | Father– Dhirubhai Ambani (Indian Business Tycoon) Mother– Kokilaben Ambani Brother– Anil Ambani (Indian Businessman) Sisters– Nina Kothari (Industrialist), Deepti Salgaocar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Vaishya (Gujarati Modh Bania) |
| Hobbies | Reading, Hanging out with friends, Watching movies, Jungle adventure, Listening to old Hindi songs, swimming, doing long-walks |
| Controversies | • He is often criticized for manipulating bureaucrats. • In 2004, he was criticized for his feud with his younger brother, Anil Ambani, for control over Reliance Industries. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Idli Saambhar (South Indian Cuisine), Paanki (a Gujarati recipe), Dosa, Gujarati Cuisines, Roasted Groundnuts |
| Street Food | Bhel and Dahi Batata Puri |
| Restaurant | Mysore Cafe, Matunga, Mumbai |
| Car | Maybach |
| Colour | White |
| Businessman | Dhirubhai Ambani and Anand Mahindra |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 8 March 1985 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Nita Ambani |
| Children | Sons– Akash Ambani, Anant Ambani Daughter– Isha Ambani |
| Grandchildren | • His son Akash Ambani and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta welcomed their first child together, a son named Prithvi, on 10 December 2020. They welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on 31 May 2023. [1]India Today • On 19 November 2022, his daughter, Isha Ambani, gave birth to twins, a boy named Krishna and a girl named Aadiya. Reportedly, the delivery took place in the United States. [2]The Indian Express |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as of 2021) | Rs. 15 crore/annum [3]The Hindu
Note: He voluntarily gave up remuneration in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its annual report, Reliance said Mr. Ambani’s remuneration for financial year 2020-21 was “nil.” [4]The Hindu |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $100.6 billion (as of October 2021) [5]The Indian Express |
| Cars Collection | Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Phantom, Mercedes Benz S Class, Maybach 62, BMW 760li
Note: In 2022, he bought an ultra-luxury Rolls Royce Cullinan that costs Rs. 13.14 crore. According to Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials, this was one of the most expensive car purchases ever in the country. [6]NDTV The car has a personalised licence plate, and it reportedly cost around Rs. 1 crore for its Tuscan Sun color paint job. |
| Jet Collection | Boeing Business Jet 2, Falcon 900EX, Airbus 319 Corporate Jet |
| House/Estate | • A 27-story house, Antilia, worth $1 billion (approx.)
• Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd bought this iconic country club and luxury golf resort of Britain for 57 million pounds (about Rs. 592 crore) [7]The Hindu Reportedly, he bought this property for his for older son Akash Ambani. [8]NDTV • A beach-side villa in Dubai – Reportedly, he bought this for $80 million, the city’s biggest ever residential property deal, for his youngest son, Anant Ambani. [9]NDTV • Palm Jumeirah mansion – He bought this beach-side villa in Dubai for about $163 million from the family of Kuwaiti tycoon Mohammed Alshaya. [10]NDTV • Mandarin Oriental – In January 2022, Mukesh Ambani’s wholly-owned arm Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings bought this hotel in New York, United States with a deal that valud close to $270 million (nearly Rs 2000 crores). Located at Columbus Circle in midtown Manhattan, this 248-room property, towering over Central Park, is frequented by celebrities and hedge fund billionaires. [11]GQ India |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mukesh Ambani
- Mukesh Ambani does not smoke.
- Mukesh Ambani does not consume alcohol.
- Kokilaben and Dhirubhai Ambani were the parents of the individual, who was born into a lower-middle-class family.
- In a humble neighborhood in Mumbai, he resided in a two-bedroom apartment with his parents and siblings.
- During his schooldays, he had a deep passion for hockey.
- His schoolmates, Anand Jain, Adi Godrej, and Anand Mahindra, are among his closest friends.
- When he was either 17 or 18 years old, his father appointed him as a Board Member.
- He is regarded as an anxious public speaker.
- In 1980, he made the decision to leave his MBA program at Stanford University when his father invited him to assist in establishing a PFY manufacturing plant.
- The Jamnagar Refinery, located in Gujarat, was established on 14 July 1999, making it the world’s largest refinery.
- After the passing of their father in 2002, Reliance was divided between Mukesh Ambani and his younger brother Anil Ambani in 2005.
- was established by him in 2006, which eventually transformed into a super-market chain known as Reliance Fresh. Over the course of eight years, this chain expanded exponentially and bloomed into over 700 stores across India by 2014.
- On most occasions, he has a preference for wearing a white shirt and dark trousers along with a tie.
- Mukesh Ambani has a deep passion for luxurious cars, boasting an extensive collection of renowned brands. Amongst his cherished vehicles, the Maybach holds a special place as his absolute favorite.
- On her 44th birthday, his wife received a generous gift from him in the form of an Airbus, adding to his already impressive collection of private jet planes.
- is the most expensive residence in the world, situated in South Mumbai. Valued at $1 billion, Antilia is a 27-story building and is accompanied by a staff of 600 employees. It belongs to Mukesh Ambani.
- He holds the title of the wealthiest Indian globally.
- is valued at over 25 Crores, displaying his ownership.
- In an interview, he disclosed that he never carries cash or credit cards since someone always covers his expenses. He expressed, “The value of money has never held much significance for me… I strongly dislike the societal labels and titles that all of you attribute to me.”
- The Economic Times reported that on April 22, 2020, he achieved the status of being the wealthiest individual in Asia. This was a result of a deal made with Facebook Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, where they acquired approximately 10% of Jio platforms. Surpassing Jack Ma of China, his net worth reached $49.2 billion, solidifying his position as the richest person in Asia. [12]
- The Hindu reported that Mukesh Ambani stepped down from the board of Reliance Jio on June 27, 2022, and passed the leadership of the company to his eldest son, Akash Ambani.
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