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Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani is an Indian businessman and the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited, one of India’s largest conglomerates.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mukesh Ambani is an Indian businessman and the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited, one of India’s largest conglomerates. He is widely ranked among Asia’s richest people, with his net worth varying by source and date.

Biography

Mukesh Ambani is an Indian businessman born on 19 April 1957 in Aden, Yemen, and raised in India. He studied chemical engineering and later became a central figure in the leadership of Reliance Industries.

Reliance Industries

Ambani heads Reliance Industries, a major Indian conglomerate with operations in oil and gas, petrochemicals, refining, retail, telecommunications, and textiles. The company is described as India’s largest private-sector enterprise by several sources.

Wealth and ranking

Sources differ on his exact net worth because rankings change with market conditions and publication date. The supplied sources place him among the richest people in Asia and the world, with estimates ranging from US$88.0 billion to US$119.5 billion.

Family

Mukesh Ambani is married to Nita Ambani. The couple has three children, who have also taken roles connected to the family business.

Key facts

  • Mukesh Ambani leads Reliance Industries Limited, a diversified Indian conglomerate with businesses in petrochemicals, energy, textiles, retail, and telecommunications.
  • He is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.
  • Born on 19 April 1957 in Aden, Yemen, he is an Indian national.
  • His wealth is reported differently by source and date, ranging from about US$88.0 billion to US$119.5 billion.
  • Bloomberg says he controls Reliance Industries and that his wealth largely comes from a major stake in the company.
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Canadian context

Mukesh Ambani is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through global business, energy, telecom, and retail markets, as Reliance Industries is a major multinational conglomerate with international reach.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mukesh Ambani?
Mukesh Ambani is an Indian businessman who serves as chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited.
How rich is Mukesh Ambani?
He is among the richest people in Asia and the world; the provided sources place his net worth between about US$88.0 billion and US$119.5 billion, depending on the source and date.
What does Mukesh Ambani own?
He controls Reliance Industries through a large stake, and Bloomberg says his wealth mainly comes from that stake. Reliance includes businesses in energy, petrochemicals, refining, retail, telecommunications, and textiles.
How old is Mukesh Ambani?
Born on 19 April 1957, he is 69 years old as of 2026.
Who is Mukesh Ambani's wife?
His wife is Nita Ambani.
What is Mukesh Ambani's net worth?
The supplied sources give different estimates, including US$91.8 billion, US$88.0 billion, US$113.2 billion, and US$119.5 billion, depending on the publication date.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukesh_Ambani
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, role at Reliance Industries, and June 2026 net worth/ranking estimate.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/money/Mukesh-Ambani
    Supports: Biography, birth details, role at Reliance Industries, business sectors, and net worth estimate.
  3. EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/mukesh-ambani
    Supports: Business background, family details, and leadership of Reliance Industries.
  4. Reliance Industries Limited — https://www.ril.com/about/chairman-managing-director
    Supports: Official title and education in chemical engineering.
  5. World Economic Forum — https://www.weforum.org/people/mukesh-d-ambani/
    Supports: Education, position, and Reliance business sectors.
  6. Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/mukesh-d-ambani/
    Supports: Net worth estimate, control of Reliance, and source of wealth.