Who is Nita Ambani and how much is she worth?
NITA Ambani is an Indian billionaire who is part of one of the world's wealthiest families.
Here, we take a look at how she made her money and what is known about her family life.
Who is Nita Ambani?
Nita Ambani was born in Mumbai on November 1, 1963.
She is a businesswoman, and chairperson at Reliance Industries, one of the biggest companies in India.
She is also managing director of the Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organisation set up with the aim of promoting sustainable growth in India.
Ambani has commercial interests in sports and is co-owner of the successful cricket team Mumbai Indians.
Who is the husband of Nita Ambani?
Nita is married to billionaire Mukesh Ambani, who is chairman and owner of Reliance Industries.
Reliance Industries was founded in 1958 by Mukesh's father Dhirubhai.
As of March 2023, it is currently thought to be worth £156.19billion.
The pair married in 1985 after first meeting when Nita was a school teacher.
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The couple have three children together - Akash, Isha, and Anant.
Mukesh was the founder of the Indian Super League, a football competition aimed at growing the sport in the country and increasing its exposure.
The league has been able to attract some big names, including former Premier League stars Nicolas Anelka, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Freddie Ljungberg.
Former Juventus star and World Cup winner Alessandro De Piero also played in the league in 2014.
How much is Nita Ambani worth?
Ambani's personal net worth is estimated to be around £2.5billion.
The Ambani family are considered to be one of the richest families in the world, with a net worth estimated at around £68billion.
She has owned cricket team Mumbai Indians with her husband since their formation in 2008.
The £56.8 million they spent on the franchise made them the most expensive Indian Premier League team of all time.
They have been Indian league champions on five occasions, including four titles in six seasons between 2015 and 2020.
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Is Nita Ambani a vegetarian?
According to reports, Ambani along with her family are vegetarians.
This is also a stance taken by her husband, who is said to be very strict about his vegetarian diet.