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Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani

Height: 1.69 m DOB: 19 April 1957

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani is an Indian business tycoon. He is the chairman, managing director and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Since 1981, he started working alongside his father Dhirubhai Ambani in their family business, Reliance. RIL deals mainly in petrochemicals, refining and in the oil and gas sectors. Over the years, the business has expanded to provide products and services like Retail Markets and Telecommunications. In the country’s telecommunication services, Reliance’s Jio has earned a top five spot. It was launched on September 5, 2016. On the Forbes magazine's list for the past ten years, Ambani has consistently held the title of being India's richest person. As of January 2018, by Forbes, he was ranked as the 18th-wealthiest person in the world. With a net worth of $44.3 billion in July 2018, he surpassed Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba Group, to become Asia's richest person. Outside North America and Europe, he is also the wealthiest person in the world. He also owns the Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. At the Antilia Building, Ambani resides. With its value reaching $1 billion, it is one of the world's most expensive private residences. Early life: Mukesh was born in Aden, Yemen. He was brought up in Mumbai, India. In the early 1970s, in Chemical Engineering, he received his degree from the Institute of Chemical Technology.

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Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Group

Reliance Communications to exit telecom business fully to concentrate on real estate: Anil Ambani

Business | Sep 18, 2018, 02:15 PM IST

The first priority for RCom, is to resolve its over Rs 40,000 crore debt, Anil Ambani told shareholders at the company's 14th annual general meeting.

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani now world's 11th

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani now world's 11th richest person

Business | Aug 09, 2018, 02:34 PM IST

Mukesh Ambani now the 11th richest man in world, the increase in Ambani's total wealth is primarily due to the superb performance of Reliance Industries' shares.

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RCom agrees to sell Rs 25,000 cr assets by August end; to pay Ericsson Rs 550 crore

Business | Aug 06, 2018, 06:53 PM IST

Reliance Communications in a regulatory filing said that it has "agreed to pay a settlement amount of Rs 550 crore to Ericsson on or before September 30, 2018".

RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Retail crosses $10 bn sales, plans to expand network in tier II, III cities in India

Business | Jul 31, 2018, 11:43 AM IST

Reliance Retail has rolled out an online store that offers competitive prices on range of electronics.

Reliance Industries on Thursday crossed the USD 100-billion

Mukesh Ambani topples Jack Ma to become Asia's richest person

Business | Jul 13, 2018, 10:31 PM IST

The market valuation of Reliance Industries surged past Rs 7 lakh crore mark during Friday morning trade, as Ambani positioned his company to disrupt the e-commerce space in India.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries becomes second Indian company to join $100 billion club after

Reliance Industries becomes second Indian company to join $100 billion club after TCS

Business | Jul 12, 2018, 12:46 PM IST

Today's gains increased Ambani’s wealth to more than $42 billion. India’s richest man owns close to 47 per cent in RIL—the owner of the world’s largest oil refining complex.

With USD 142 billion net worth, Bezos tops the ranking of

With USD 142 billion net worth, Amazon's Jeff Bezos tops tally of world's richest people, Mukesh Ambani ranked 18th

Business | Jul 08, 2018, 11:15 PM IST

With USD 142 billion net worth, Bezos tops the ranking of richest persons, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Mukesh Ambani re-appointed RIL Managing Director

Mukesh Ambani re-appointed Managing Director of Reliance Industries

Business | Jul 07, 2018, 07:50 PM IST

Ambani has been appointed for a period of five years, which commences from April 19, 2019.

Mukesh Ambani announces plans to launch

Jio Giga Fiber launched: All you need to know Reliance's new venture

Business | Jul 05, 2018, 03:10 PM IST

Ambani said that the ultra-high speed fixed line broadband services will be launched for homes and enterprises.

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Reliance AGM: Mukesh Ambani makes big push to woo customers, launches Jio Giga Fibre, Jio Phone 2

Business | Jul 05, 2018, 01:51 PM IST

"We will now extend fiber connectivity to homes, merchants, small and medium enterprises and large enterprises simultaneously across 1,100 cities to offer the most advanced fiber-based broadband connectivity solutions," Ambani said.

Mukesh Ambani at RIL AGM

Reliance AGM: Jio Giga Fibre, Jio Phone 2 unveiled with Facebook, Youtube, WhatsApp

Business | Jul 05, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Reports suggest Ambani might announce the commercial launch of wired broadband service JioFiber and its price plans.

Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta

Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta engagement party: Aishwarya, Ranbir, Alia and others grace the gala night

Celebrities | Jul 01, 2018, 12:01 AM IST

A grand engagement party of childhood friends Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta was organised at Ambani’s residence Antilia tonight.

priyanka chopra akash ambani shloka mehta mehendi ceremony

Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta mehendi: Priyanka Chopra attends, posts beautiful message for couple

Celebrities | Jun 28, 2018, 01:01 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra attended Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's Mehendi ceremony at Antilia on Wednesday. Later, she went off with boyfriend Nick Jonas and mother for a dinner date.

Mukesh Ambani

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani keeps salary unchanged at Rs 15 crore for 10th year in a row

Business | Jun 07, 2018, 08:46 PM IST

According to the company's annual report released on Thursday, Ambani's decision reflects "his desire to continue to set a personal example for moderation in managerial compensation levels".   

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant

Mukesh and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani not engaged to Radhika Merchant

Celebrities | May 16, 2018, 05:31 PM IST

A report surfaced which stated that Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant might get married in December.

Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal engagement bash

Video: Akash Ambani's emotional speech for sister Isha at her engagement bash is too cute to miss

Business | May 10, 2018, 07:06 PM IST

Talking about the kind of bond the siblings share, an emotional Akash Ambani is seen in the video, saying, "I don't know how to put my feelings into words."

Anand Piramal proposes to Isha Ambani in true Bollywood

PHOTOS: Anand Piramal proposes to Isha Ambani in true Bollywood style. See Pictures Here

Business | May 07, 2018, 12:04 AM IST

Anand Piramal proposes to Isha Ambani in true Bollywood style. See Pictures Here: The two got engaged recently after the Piramal scion proposed to Isha at a temple in Mahabaleshwar. The couple celebrated the occasion with their family and close ones.

Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha and Anand Piramal are all set

See pics: Isha Ambani makes first public appearance with fiancé Anand Piramal after engagement

Business | May 06, 2018, 09:53 PM IST

Anand and Isha have been long-time friends and both the families have known each other for over four decades. Anand proposed to Isha over the weekend at a temple in Mahabaleshwar.

Isha Ambani and her fiancé Anand Piramal

All you need to know about Isha Ambani and her fiancé Anand Piramal

Business | May 06, 2018, 08:51 PM IST

The two reportedly got engaged recently after the Piramal scion proposed to Isha at a temple in Mahabaleshwar. The couple celebrated the occasion with their family and close ones

Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha to tie the knot with Piramal

Mukesh Ambani's daughter Isha to tie the knot with Piramal scion Anand later this year, see all details

Business | May 06, 2018, 08:52 PM IST

A formal announcement and date for the wedding is yet to be declared but is likely to take place before that of Isha’s twin brother Akash Ambani and his fiance Shloka Mehta.

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