Mukesh Ambani

Indian businessman, chairman of Reliance

Mukesh Ambani - Indian businessman, chairman of Reliance
Born

April 19th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Born in 1957, a prominent Indian businessman served as the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited. Under leadership, Reliance became one of the largest conglomerates in India, involved in petrochemicals, telecommunications, and retail. The launch of Jio, a telecommunications arm, revolutionized the industry by offering affordable data and voice services. This strategic move significantly increased internet penetration across India.

Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited

Launched Jio, transforming telecom in India

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