Not just Mukesh Ambani but his kids' in-laws are also ultra-rich: Check out the net worth of Piramals, Mehtas, and Merchants
Mukesh Ambani, the Indian business tycoon, and his wife Nita Ambani recently celebrated the marriage of their youngest son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant on July 12, 2024, in Mumbai.?The Ambani family, known for their opulent lifestyle and influential network, hosted extravagant pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar and aboard a luxurious cruise from Italy to the South of France.?
These events drew celebrities from Bollywood such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Hollywood such as Kim Kardashian, John Cena, and Adele, global industrialists, and renowned personalities. This union not only celebrated love but also brought together families with substantial financial clout. Let's explore the impressive net worths of the Piramals, Mehtas, and Merchants¡ªfamilies now intricately linked to the Ambanis through marriage.
The Merchant Family
Anant Ambani¡¯s wife, Radhika Merchant, comes from a wealthy family. Her father, Viren Merchant, is a billionaire and the CEO of Encore Healthcare. He also holds directorial positions in several major companies, such as Encore Business Centre Private Limited and ZYG Pharma Private Limited. Viren Merchant¡¯s net worth is approximately Rs 750 crore. Radhika's mother, Shaila Merchant, is also a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Encore Healthcare in 2002.
Ambani¡¯s custom lion brooch with a 50-carat diamond
Swati and Ajay Piramal
Mukesh and Nita Ambani¡¯s daughter, Isha Ambani, married Anand Piramal, the son of industrialist Ajay Piramal, in 2018. Their wedding, held at the Ambanis¡¯ family residence, Antilia, was a grand affair costing around Rs 800 crore. According to GQ India, Isha and Anand¡¯s wedding invitation was worth Rs 3 lakh each.
One of the most talked-about wedding gifts was a 50,000-square-foot sea-facing house, Gulita, given by Anand¡¯s parents, Swati and Ajay Piramal. The Piramal Group is a large company involved in various sectors, including medicines, healthcare data, real estate, financial services, and glass packaging. Ajay Piramal, the Chairman of Piramal Group, has a net worth of $3 billion (approximately Rs 25,060 crore).
Cost of Justin Bieber's outfit at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding
Mona and Russell Mehta
Shloka Mehta, the daughter of Mona and Russell Mehta, is married to Akash Ambani, the eldest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani. The lavish three-day wedding was held in Mumbai, and Mukesh Ambani invited some of the biggest personalities in the world to his son¡¯s wedding. From Google¡¯s CEO, Sundar Pichai, to British Prime Minister at the time, Tony Blair, it was indeed a star-studded affair.
Even Maroon 5 performed at their wedding, which broke headlines back in 2019. One wedding card was reportedly worth Rs 1.5 lakhs. Russell Mehta is the managing director of Rosy Blue India, a top-ranked diamond company in India. According to reports, Russell Mehta¡¯s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 1,844 crore.
Anant Ambani wears a rare Rs 12.5 crore Richard Mille watch
Mukesh Ambani: India's Richest Person with a Huge Net Worth
Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India, with a massive net worth of $123.7 billion (Approximately Rs. 10 lakh crores). He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, one of India's largest companies. According to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani is the 11th richest person in the world and the only Asian in the exclusive 100 billion USD club. He has transformed Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) into a powerhouse.
Reliance Industries has a strong presence in various industries. Some of their top ventures include Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure, Network 18, Reliance Global Corporate Security, and Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings Limited. For those who don't know, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited is among the most valuable company in the world. In February 2024, RIL's market capitalization reached Rs. 20 lakh crore, making it the first Indian company to achieve this milestone.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding cost:
With a total of eleven pre-wedding events and high fees paid to international stars, the Ambani family has spent a huge amount of money. According to reports from LiveMint, The Economic Times, and Outlook Business, the celebrations have cost around Rs 5,000 crore. This amount is higher than the costs of famous weddings like Princess Diana and Prince Charles¡¯s, which was Rs 1,361 crore, and Sheikha Hind Bint bin Maktoum and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum¡¯s, which was Rs 1,144 crore. This makes it one of the most expensive weddings in the world.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant¡¯s educational qualifications will amaze you
