Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani | |
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| Born | Nita Dalal November 1, 1963 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, Businesswoman, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation |
| Spouse | Mukesh Ambani (m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 (Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani) |
| Awards | Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (2017) |
| Website | Reliance Foundation |
Nita Ambani (born 1 November 1963) is an Indian philanthropist and businesswoman, best known as the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and as a director of Reliance Industries. She is the wife of Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.[1]
In 2016, Nita was listed among the “50 High and Mighty Indians” by India Today.[2] The same year, she was included in the list of the most influential women business leaders in Asia by Forbes.[3]
She also became the first Indian woman to be elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016.[4]
Nita served as a co-chair and board member of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image during the sponsorship of the organisation by Jio from 2015 to 2024.[5]
In 2023, she launched the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.[6]
Career
Reliance Foundation
In 2010, Nita Ambani founded the Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries.[7]
Controversies
IPL spot-fixing case (2013):
During the 2013 investigation into betting and spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, media reports said that her son was questioned by the Mumbai Police.[8][9]
Personal life
Nita Ambani married Mukesh Ambani in 1985, and they have three children – twins Akash and Isha, and Anant.[10][11] The Ambani family resides in South Mumbai in Antilia, one of the world's most expensive private residences.
Awards and recognition
Nita Ambani received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award in 2017 from Ram Nath Kovind, who was the President of India at that time.[12]
She also received the Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports award from The Times of India.[13]
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Asaduddin Owaisi makes STUNNING claim, says Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani Rs 15000 crore Antilia is built on..." www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ "High and Mighty rankings: 1 to 50". India Today. 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Meet Nita Ambani, The First Lady Of Indian Business". Forbes.
- ↑ "Rio 2016: Nita Ambani is first Indian IOC member". The Indian Express. 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Nita Ambani named as co-chair for Jio MAMI film festival". firstpost.
- ↑ "The Sound of Music made its First-Ever Broadway Debut in India at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre". The Times of India. 2023-05-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Radhika Merchant birthday bash: Akash Ambani refuses cake, MS Dhoni, Orry add star power". The Economic Times. 2024-10-18. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ "BCCI ethics officer asks Nita Ambani to respond to conflict of interest allegations". The Times of India. 2022-08-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "MI owner asked to respond to 'conflict of interest' allegation". The Indian Express. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Mukesh and Nita Ambani had kids Isha and Akash via IVF after 7 years of marriage". India Today. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Inside twins Isha and Akash Ambani's billion-dollar bond". South China Morning Post. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ Shahpuri, Raveena (2017-08-30). "Nita Ambani awarded Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar by the President". Vogue India. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ↑ "Live: Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Awards 2018". The Times of India. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2026-02-23.