Mukesh Ambani

Businessman, Philanthropist

Indian Aden, Colony of Aden (now Yemen)

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Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/04/1957
Age68 years
BirthplaceAden, Colony of Aden (now Yemen)

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Bio/Wiki

Real nameMukesh Dhirubhai Ambani
NicknameMuku
Famous For
  • Being one of the richest man in the world
  • Being the richest Asian
  • Being the Chairman of the Reliance Industries Limited
Zodiac signAries
ReligionHinduism
CasteModh Vanik Vaishya

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHill Grange High School, Peddar Road, Mumbai
College/University
  • St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
  • University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) (now known as Institute of Chemical Technology)
  • Stanford University, California, USA
Educational QualificationBE in Chemical Engineering from UDCT

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Hanging out with friends
  • Watching films
  • undertaking Jungle adventure
  • Listening to old Hindi songs
  • Swimming
  • going on long walks
Address26th floor, Antilia, Ambani Tower, Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai - 400026
Controversies
  • Allegation of Irregularities in Gas Pricing by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
  • Allegations of Manipulating Politicians to Make Money by Arvind Kejriwal

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date8 March 1985

Family

WifeNita Ambani (businesswoman)
Children
Son(s)
  • Akash Ambani (businessman; owner of Reliance Jio)
  • Anant Ambani (businessman)
DaughterIsha Ambani (businesswoman; director at Reliance Jio Infocomm, Reliance Retail)
Grandchildren
Paternal GrandsonPrithvi Akash Ambani (son of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta) (born on 10 December 2020)
Paternal GranddaughterVeda Ambani (daughter of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta) (born on 31 May 2023)
Maternal GrandsonKrishna (son of Isha Ambani)
Maternal GranddaughterAadiya (daughter of Isha Ambani)
Other Relatives
GrandfatherHirachand Gordhanbhai Ambani (deceased; school teacher in Gujarat)
Brother-in-law(s)
  • Bhadrashyam Kothari (Nina Kothari's husband) (died in 2015 due to cancer; businessman, founder of the Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited)
  • Dattaraj Salgaocar (Deepti Salgaocar's husband) (businessman)
Son-in-lawAnand Piramal (executive director of Piramal Group)
Nephew(s)
  • Jai Anmol Ambani (son of Anil Ambani) (director of Reliance Capital and Reliance Infra)
  • Jai Anshul Ambani (son of Anil Ambani) (businessman)
Sister-in-lawTina Ambani (known as Tina Muneem before marriage with Anil Ambani) (popular Indian actress)
Daughter-in-lawShloka Mehta (businesswoman)
Daughter-in-law's fatherRussell Mehta (businessman, managing director of Rosy Blue India)
Daughter-in-law's motherMona Mehta (businesswoman)

Career

Awards
  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2000)
  • Asia Society Leadership Award (May 2004)
  • World Communication Award for Most Influential Person in Telecommunications by Total Telecom (October 2004)
  • NDTV-Profit's Global Indian Leader Award from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (2006)
  • ET Business Leader of the Year Award by The Economic Times (2006)
  • Corporate Excellence Award from The Economic Times (2006)
  • Global Vision Award for Leadership from the the US-India Business Council (2007)
  • Honourary Doctorate by the Maharaja Sayajirao University (2007)
  • India Business Leadership Award by CNBC-TV18 (2007)
  • Outstanding Business Leader of the Year Award by CNBC-TV18 (2007)
  • MaanPatra from the Government of India
  • Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC) Juran Quality Medal 2009 (2010)
  • Global Vision Award at The Awards Dinner by Asia Society (2010)
  • Global Leadership Award by Business Council for International Understanding (2010)
  • Dean's Medal by University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science (2010)
  • Entrepreneur of the Decade by All India Management Association (2013)
  • Global Challenger Award by Boston Consulting Group (2013)
  • Honourary Doctor of Science by Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai (February 2015)
  • Othmer Gold Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership by Chemical Heritage Foundation (May 2016)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (September 2016)
  • Business Leader of the Year Award by The Economic Times (2017)
  • Leadership Award by the International Advertising Association (October 2017)
  • Iconic Business Leader of the Decade Award at CNBC-TV18 India Business Leaders Awards (2020)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award by Voice & Data (March 2024)

Favourites

Food
  • Home made food
  • Chapati
  • Rice
  • Dal (lentils)
  • Idli Saambhar
  • Paanki (a Gujarati recipe)
  • Dosa
  • Roasted Groundnuts
CafeMysore Cafe in Matunga, Mumbai
Cuisine
  • Gujarati
  • South Indian
Street Food
  • Bhel
  • Dahi Batata Puri
CarMercedes-Maybach
ColourWhite

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mercedes-Maybach Benz S660 Guard (Rs. 10.50 crore)
  • Mercedes-Benz S680 (Rs. 10 crore)
  • Armoured BMW 760Li Security (Rs. 8.9 crore)
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (Rs. 13.50 crore)
  • Ferrari SF90 Stradale (Rs. 7.50 crore)
  • Bentley Bentayga
  • Aston Martin Rapide
  • Bentley Continental GT
  • Bentley Continental Flying Spur (Rs. 3.69 crore)
  • Ferrari Roma (Rs. 4.5 crore)
  • Lamborghini Urus
  • Bentley Bentayga
  • Rolls-Royce Cullinan
  • Maserati Levante
Jet Collection
  • Boeing 737-9 Max
  • Boeing Business Jet 2 (Rs. 603 crore)
  • Falcon 900EX (Rs. 33 crore)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He hails from a middle-class Gujarati family in Aden, Yemen.
2. The family moved to India in 1958 after residing in Yemen for a period.
3. He enjoys watching movies and typically watches three films weekly.
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