Mukesh Ambani facts for kids
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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 | 3 |
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| Relatives | Anil Ambani (brother) Tina Ambani (sister-in-law) |
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, born on April 19, 1957, is a famous Indian businessman. He is the chairman and managing director of a very large company called Reliance Industries. He is known as one of the richest people in Asia and among the wealthiest in the world.
In October 2024, Forbes magazine listed him as the richest person in India. His wealth was estimated at $119.5 billion, showing his success in business.
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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."
Business Career and Achievements
Mukesh Ambani has led many big projects for Reliance Industries. He helped create Reliance Infocomm Limited, which focused on information and communication technology. When he was only 24, he was in charge of building a large petrochemical plant.
He also led the creation of one of the world's largest oil refineries in Jamnagar, India. This refinery can produce a huge amount of oil every day. It also includes facilities for chemicals, power, and a port. In 2013, he talked about working with another company to build a 4G network in India. In 2014, he announced plans to invest a lot of money in businesses and launch 4G services.
In 2016, Mukesh Ambani became a member of the National Academy of Engineering in the U.S. This was for his leadership in oil refineries and chemical industries.
He is also known for his charitable work. As of 2015, he was among India's top philanthropists. He was also 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. He is also the only Indian businessman on Forbes' list of the world's most powerful people. In 2018, he became Asia's richest person.
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.
Awards and Honors
Mukesh Ambani has received many awards for his business leadership.
| Year of Award or Honor | Name of Award or Honor | Awarding Organization |
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| 2000 | Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year | Ernst & Young India |
| 2010 | Global Vision Award at The Awards Dinner | 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 three children: two sons, Akash and Anant, and a daughter, Isha. Isha is Akash's twin. Mukesh's father met Nita at a dance performance and suggested they get married.
The family lives in a very large private building in Mumbai called Antilia. It has 27 floors and was one of the most expensive private homes when it was built. The building has many special features, including a large garage, a private movie theater, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. It needs a staff of 600 people to maintain it.
Mukesh Ambani is a strict vegetarian.
In 2008, he became "The World's Richest Sports Team Owner" when he bought the Indian Premier League cricket team, Mumbai Indians.
In 2019, Mukesh Ambani helped his younger brother, Anil Ambani, by paying a debt his brother's company owed. This prevented Anil from facing serious legal trouble.
In 2024, his son Anant Ambani had a wedding that was described as "India's own royal wedding." It was a very large and grand event.
Mukesh Ambani recently bought a Boeing 737 Max 9 airplane. This makes him the first private owner of this type of aircraft in India. The plane will be used by his family for long-distance travel.
See also
In Spanish: Mukesh Ambani para niños
