Nita Ambani

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.

In 2016, Nita was listed among the “50 High and Mighty Indians” by India Today. The same year, she was included in the list of the most influential women business leaders in Asia by Forbes. 

She also became the first Indian woman to be elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016. 

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.

In 2023, she launched the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

 Career 
 Reliance Foundation 
In 2010, Nita Ambani founded the Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries.

 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.

 Personal life 
Nita Ambani married Mukesh Ambani in 1985, and they have three children – twins Akash and Isha, and Anant. 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.

She also received the Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports award from The Times of India.

 Related pages 
 Mumbai Indians

 References 

Category:Indian businesspeople
Category:Living people
Category:1963 births