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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