When anyone mentions the name Mukesh Ambani you probably think of big businesses, homes and luxury weddings. But behind all those headlines is a man who built one of the largest business empires in India through vision and smart business decisions.
Mukesh Ambani Early Life and Education
Mukesh Ambani was born on April 19, 1957 in Aden city of Yemen. But he moved back to India after political instability in Yemen. He is the firstborn son of the legendary businessman Dhirubhai Ambani who established Reliance Industries. Mukesh pursued an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly known as the UDCT) in Mumbai and started an MBA from Stanford University in the USA. But he left the program to go back to India and help his father run the family business.
Mukesh Ambani Business Ventures
Mukesh joined Reliance when it was still a growing company. His dedication and hardwork transformed it into a multibillion dollar empire within years. He grew Reliance beyond textiles into petrochemicals, refining, oil & gas and telecom. His biggest achievement is launching of Reliance Jio in 2016. It revolutionized the Indian telecom market by providing free calls and low cost internet. Millions of people in India got access to mobile internet for the first time with the help of Reliance Jio.
Mukesh Ambani Family and Lifestyle
Mukesh is married to Nita Ambani who is also very active in social work and heads the Reliance Foundation. They have three children Akash, Isha and Anant who are now playing different roles within the Reliance company.
Their home named Antilia is located in Mumbai and is said to be one of the most expensive private residences. It has everything from multiple swimming pools and a private movie theatre to even a snow room.
But even with all the luxury, he is a very disciplined and grounded person. He avoids alcohol and sticks to a simple vegetarian diet.
Mukesh Ambani Net Worth
Mukesh Ambani net worth 2025 is more than $94.3 billion. He is among the world’s 20 richest people and the richest in India and all of Asia.
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