Mukesh Ambani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mukesh Ambani
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Ambani in 2007
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Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani
19 April 1957 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Organization | Reliance Industries |
| Title | Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries |
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| Children | Isha (Daughter), Akash & Anant (Son's) |
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| Relatives | Anil Ambani (brother) Tina Ambani (sister-in-law) |
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, born on April 19, 1957, is a very successful Indian businessman. He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. This is one of the biggest companies in India. As of May 2025, he is known as the richest person in Asia. He is also among the wealthiest people in the world.
In October 2024, Forbes magazine listed him as the richest person in India.
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Early Life and Family
Mukesh Ambani was born in Aden, which is now part of Yemen. His family is Gujarati Hindu. His parents were Dhirubhai Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani. He has a younger brother, Anil Ambani, and two sisters.
When Mukesh was young, his father moved the family back to India in 1958. His father started a business that sold spices and textiles. For many years, the family lived in a small apartment in Mumbai. Even as their family's money improved, Mukesh used public transport and did not get an allowance. Later, his father bought a large apartment building where Mukesh and his brother lived with their families.
Education and Learning
Mukesh Ambani went to Hill Grange High School in Mumbai. His brother and a close friend, Anand Jain, also went there. After high school, he studied at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. He then earned a degree in chemical engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology.
He started studying for a master's degree in business at Stanford University in the United States. However, he left in 1980 to help his father with Reliance. At that time, Reliance was growing quickly. His father believed that real-world experience was more important than classroom learning. So, he asked Mukesh to come back to India to work on a project for the company.
Mukesh Ambani was inspired by his teachers, William F. Sharpe and Man Mohan Sharma. He said they taught him to "think out of the box."
Building a Business Empire
Mukesh Ambani helped create Reliance Infocomm Limited. This company focused on new technology for communication. When he was only 24, he was put in charge of building a large petrochemical plant. This showed how much his father trusted him.
He also led the building of the world's largest oil refinery in Jamnagar, India. This huge facility can process millions of tonnes of oil each year. It also includes other related industries. In 2013, Ambani talked about working with Bharti Airtel. This was to build digital infrastructure for the 4G network in India. In 2014, he announced plans to invest a lot of money. This was to launch 4G broadband services across India.
In 2016, Mukesh Ambani was recognized for his leadership in engineering. He became a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
By 2015, he was among India's top givers to charity. He also became the first non-American to join the board of Bank of America. For many years, he has been listed as India's richest person by Forbes magazine. In July 2018, he became Asia's richest person. He is also one of the wealthiest people outside North America and Europe.
Through Reliance, Mukesh Ambani owns the Indian Premier League cricket team, Mumbai Indians. He also started the Indian Super League, which is a football league in India.
Important Roles and Boards
Mukesh Ambani holds many important positions. Here are some of them:
- Member of the Board of Governors at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
- Chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited.
- Chairman of the board for Reliance Petroleum.
- Chairman of Reliance Retail Limited.
- President of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.
Awards and Recognitions
Mukesh Ambani has received many awards for his business achievements.
| Year | Award Name | Awarding Organization |
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| 2000 | Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year | Ernst & Young India |
| 2010 | Global Vision Award | Asia Society |
| 2010 | School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean's Medal | University of Pennsylvania |
| 2010 | Ranked 5th-best performing global CEO | Harvard Business Review |
| 2010 | Global Leadership Award | Business Council for International Understanding |
| 2016 | Foreign associate, U.S. National Academy of Engineering | National Academy of Engineering |
| 2016 | Othmer Gold Medal | Chemical Heritage Foundation |
Personal Life
Mukesh Ambani married Nita Ambani in 1985. They have two sons, Akash and Anant, and a daughter, Isha Ambani. Isha is Akash's twin. His father met Nita at a dance performance and thought she would be a good match for Mukesh.
They live in a very large private building in Mumbai called Antilia. It is 27 stories tall and was one of the most expensive private homes when it was built. The building has many features, including three helipads and a large garage. It needs a staff of 600 people to maintain it.
In 2008, Mukesh Ambani bought the Indian Premier League cricket team, Mumbai Indians. This made him known as "The World's Richest Sports Team Owner."
Mukesh Ambani is a strict vegetarian. .....
He has chosen to keep his salary from Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) at a certain level. This has been the case for many years, even as the company's overall payments to its top leaders increased. He owns a large part of the company.
In early 2019, Mukesh Ambani helped his younger brother, Anil Ambani. He paid a debt that Anil's company owed. This prevented Anil from facing jail time.
In July 2024, the wedding of his son Anant Ambani to Radhika Merchant took place. It was a very grand three-day event in Mumbai. Many people called it "India's wedding of the year."
In 2024, he became the first private owner in India of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. This plane is used by the Ambani family for their long travels.
See also
In Spanish: Mukesh Ambani para niños
