The elder daughter Nina Ambani got married to Bhadrashyam Kotharia and is currently a Chairperson of Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. Mukesh & Anil Ambani with Dhirubhai Ambani Both his sons, Mukesh and Anil are at present the most influential members of the Ambani family tree. The magnate became a father of four – sons: Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani, and daughters: Nina Ambani and Dipti Ambani. In 1955, the entrepreneur got married to Kokilaben and started his family. The business tycoon believed in taking risks and increasing profits. Known for his hard work, Dhirubhai took his business where it is today. Later, Reliance Commercial Corporation was born and the trading began under this name.
He began by exporting spices and importing polyester fabric. Returning back to India, he started out as a trader from the little experience he acquired from the middle-east. Soon he discovered about his natural flair for speculative trading.Īs time grew, so did his dreams. Under the guidance of people from different nationalities, he learnt about currency trading. This became the first step of Dhirubhai towards his brighter future. Besides, he had to set off to Aden in search of work. However, due to the financial crisis of his family and failing of health of his father, Dhirubhai Ambani had to give up his education and political interests. At the age of 16, he showed an avid interest in socialism and politics, and envisioned a progressive India. Despite being an average student academically, Dhirubhai Ambani displayed exceptional leadership expertise. He used to spend his earning to help his impoverished family. However, as a teenager, he reflected the skills in retailing, selling oil and setting up fritters stalls. Although he showed little interest in formal education in his childhood, he grew up to be a hardworking, intelligent and tenacious young man. He was raised along with his siblings - sister: Trilochanaben, and brothers: Ramnikbhai, Jasuben and Natubhai. Born in a ModhBaniya family on December 28, 1932, he was the second child of Hirachand Gordhanbhai Ambani (father) and Jamunaben Hirachand Ambani (mother).ĭhirubhai Ambani spent his childhood in his birthplace, Chorward, Junagadh in Gujarat. He is the main man behind the legacy that the family owns. The Ambani family tree begins with the pillar, Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, also known as Dhirubhai Ambani.