But do you know who holds the major stake in Reliance? It might shock you to learn that it is neither Mukesh Ambani nor Nita Ambani, nor even their children—Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani—who own the major stake in the company.
Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man and a prominent industrialist, is revered worldwide for his vision and willingness to take risks. Under his leadership, Reliance Industries has become a dominant force in various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, retail, media, and telecommunications.
But do you know who holds the major stake in Reliance? It might shock you to learn that it is neither Mukesh Ambani nor Nita Ambani, nor even their children—Akash, Isha, and Anant Ambani—who own the major stake in the company.
Currently, the Ambani family controls approximately 50.39% of Reliance Industries, while the remaining 49.61% belongs to other shareholders. According to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $116.1 billion.
The person who owns the largest stake in the company is none other than Kokilaben Ambani, mother of Mukesh Ambani and widow of Dhirubhai Ambani. She holds 1,57,41,322 shares, which gives her approximately 0.24% of the company. Mukesh Ambani’s children—Akash, Isha, and Anant—collectively own 80,52,021 shares, equivalent to roughly 0.12% interest in the company.
Kokilaben Ambani is not active in the day-to-day affairs of the business, but she has played an important role in supporting the company throughout its journey.
Kokilaben Ambani has never publicly revealed her net worth. However, according to certain media reports, it is approximately Rs 18,000 crore.