Happy Birthday Mukesh Ambani: Know amazing facts about Asia’s richest man

After completing his education, Mukesh Ambani joined his father's business, Reliance Industries Limited. He played a key role in expanding the company's operations from textiles to petrochemicals, refining and oil and gas exploration. Today, RIL is one of the largest conglomerates in India, with interests in sectors such as telecommunications, retail, and media.

Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani are known for their philanthropic work too. They have donated billions of dollars to causes such as education and healthcare.

Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, Antilia, is one of the most expensive residences in the world. The 27-storey building is valued at over $2 billion and features a range of luxurious amenities, including a ballroom, a spa, and helipads.

In addition to RIL, Mukesh Ambani has been involved in a number of other business ventures. He owns the Mumbai Indians, a franchise team in the Indian Premier League, and has launched Jio, a telecommunications company that has revolutionised the industry in India. Jio offers 4G services at a fraction of the cost of its competitors and has over 400 million subscribers. It is also the leading telecom provider in 5G services, with availability in 2,345 cities or towns across 34 states or Union territories.

Mukesh Ambani has been ranked among the world’s most famous and reputable CEOs by the Global Brand Guardianship Index 2021. Ambani has received several accolades, including the Iconic Business Leader of the Decade Award in 2020, TIME 100 Most Influential People in 2019, and Businessman of the Year in 2010. He has been recognised as the fifth-best performing CEO in the world by the Harvard Business Review.

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