On her birthday, we look at five times this powerful woman made headlines this year
Nita Ambani is the chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, as well as the spouse of Mukesh Ambani, the Indian billionaire and owner of the multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries, whose net worth is estimated at US$86.7 billion.
She has long fascinated the world with her enviable collections of luxury items, extravagant lifestyle and impressive philanthropic work.
In celebration of her birthday, we look at five times Nita Ambani wowed us this year.
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She lent her name to a new building
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre—situated within the Bandra Kurla Complex, which is one of India’s largest convention centres, and features business hubs and shopping and dining outlets—is due to open in Mumbai in March 2023. The state-of-the-art cultural centre will feature spacious exhibition rooms, three theatres with gorgeous ceilings decorated with Swarovski crystals, and various art installations showcasing leading Indian and international artists.
Isha Ambani, Ambani’s daughter and director of Reliance Retail, told The Economic Times that the centre is the culmination of her mother’s endless love for arts, culture, and everything Indian—plus her determination to present the best of India to the world.