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| name              = Nita Ambani
| name              = Nita Ambani
| image              = Nita Ambani at Esha Deol's wedding at ISCKON temple 24.jpg
| image              = 2020-01-12 Medals Ceremonies (2020 Winter Youth Olympics) by Sandro Halank–177.jpg
| caption            = Mrs. Nita Dalal Mukesh Ambani
| caption            = Nita at 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
| other_names        =
| birth_name        = Nita Dalal
| birth_name        = Nita Dalal
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1963|11|01|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-celebrates-her-50th-birthday-with-family-in-kashi/articleshow/45017154.cms|title=Nita Ambani celebrates her 29th birthday with family in Kashi|journal=The Economic Times|access-date=16 June 2016|date=3 November 2014|last1=Rai|first1=Manmohan}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1963|11|01|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-celebrates-her-50th-birthday-with-family-in-kashi/articleshow/45017154.cms|title=Nita Ambani celebrates her 29th birthday with family in Kashi|journal=The Economic Times|access-date=16 June 2016|date=3 November 2014|last1=Rai|first1=Manmohan|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111146/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-celebrates-her-50th-birthday-with-family-in-kashi/articleshow/45017154.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| alma_mater        =  
| alma_mater        =
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Mukesh Ambani]]|1985}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Mukesh Ambani]]|1985}}
| children          = 3
| children          = 3
| occupation        = [[Philanthropist]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/nita-ambani-among-top-global-philanthropists-ranked-with-tim-cook-oprah-winfrey/story/407640.html|title=Nita Ambani among top global philanthropists; ranked with Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-only-indian-among-top-global-philanthropists-of-2020-features-alongside-oprah-tim-cook/articleshow/76503994.cmsl|title=Nita Ambani among top global philanthropists in 2020}}</ref>
| occupation        = [[Philanthropist]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/nita-ambani-among-top-global-philanthropists-ranked-with-tim-cook-oprah-winfrey/story/407640.html|title=Nita Ambani among top global philanthropists; ranked with Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey|access-date=2 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624230119/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/nita-ambani-among-top-global-philanthropists-ranked-with-tim-cook-oprah-winfrey/story/407640.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-only-indian-among-top-global-philanthropists-of-2020-features-alongside-oprah-tim-cook/articleshow/76503994.cmsl|title=Nita Ambani among top global philanthropists in 2020}}</ref>
| relatives          = [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] (father-in-law)<br /> [[Anil Ambani]] (brother-in-law)<br />[[Tina Ambani]] (sister-in-law)
| relatives          = [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] (father-in-law)<br /> [[Anil Ambani]] (brother-in-law)<br />[[Tina Ambani]] (sister-in-law)
}}
}}


'''Nita Mukesh Ambani''' (''[[née]]'' '''Dalal''', born 1 November 1963) is an Indian philanthropist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani: Mrs Conglomerate |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/nita-ambani-mrs-conglomerate-315336-2021-12-13 |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> She is the chairperson and founder of the [[Reliance Foundation]], [[Dhirubhai Ambani International School]] and a director of [[Reliance Industries]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nita Ambani Becomes First Woman Director on Reliance Board |url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-nita-ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-on-reliance-board-531590|access-date=18 April 2016|work=profit.ndtv.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani – a former school teacher now runs a top school, a cricket team, a foundation and is also a part of The Met in New York |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/nita-ambani-is-a-trustee-of-new-york-met-museum-runs-mumbai-indians-reliance-foundation-and-more/articleshow/72037347.cms |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> She is married to [[Reliance Industries Limited|Reliance Industries]] chairman and managing director [[Mukesh Ambani]].<ref>{{cite news|title=How Nita Ambani was courted|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tabloid/how-nita-ambani-was-courted/story-cTSrWaXZTwC9mPSZBQ6BEP.html|access-date=19 April 2016|work=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref> With a family fortune estimated in excess of US$83.4 billion (February 2023), the Ambanis are among the richest in the world. She is also an art collector<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.artnet.com/people/meet-nita-ambani-main-sponsor-met-breuer-453716|title=Nita Ambani Met Breuer Nasreen Mohamedi-artnet News|website=artnet News|language=en-US|access-date=18 April 2016|date=23 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="wsj1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-richest-woman-eyes-the-art-world-1457642463|title=India's Richest Woman Eyes the Art World|last=Crow|first=Kelly|date=10 March 2016|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|issn=0099-9660|access-date=2 May 2016}}</ref> and owner of the [[Indian Premier League]] cricket team [[Mumbai Indians]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sports, education are 2 pillars on which 'India tomorrow' will rise: Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-conclave-2018/photo/india-today-conclave-2018-mumbai-reliance-nita-ambani-sports-education-1186442-2018-03-10|access-date=12 February 2022|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
'''Nita Mukesh Ambani''' (''[[née]]'' '''Dalal''', born 1 November 1963) is an Indian philanthropist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani: Mrs Conglomerate |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/nita-ambani-mrs-conglomerate-315336-2021-12-13 |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=14 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414174204/https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/nita-ambani-mrs-conglomerate-315336-2021-12-13 |url-status=live }}</ref> She is the chairperson and founder of the [[Reliance Foundation]], [[Dhirubhai Ambani International School]] and a director of [[Reliance Industries]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nita Ambani Becomes First Woman Director on Reliance Board|url=http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-nita-ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-on-reliance-board-531590|access-date=18 April 2016|work=profit.ndtv.com|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111131/https://www.ndtv.com/business/nita-ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-on-reliance-board-531590|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani – a former school teacher now runs a top school, a cricket team, a foundation and is also a part of The Met in New York |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/nita-ambani-is-a-trustee-of-new-york-met-museum-runs-mumbai-indians-reliance-foundation-and-more/articleshow/72037347.cms |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Business Insider |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307025654/https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/nita-ambani-is-a-trustee-of-new-york-met-museum-runs-mumbai-indians-reliance-foundation-and-more/articleshow/72037347.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She is married to [[Reliance Industries Limited|Reliance Industries]] chairman and managing director [[Mukesh Ambani]].<ref>{{cite news|title=How Nita Ambani was courted|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tabloid/how-nita-ambani-was-courted/story-cTSrWaXZTwC9mPSZBQ6BEP.html|access-date=19 April 2016|work=www.hindustantimes.com|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111239/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tabloid/how-nita-ambani-was-courted/story-cTSrWaXZTwC9mPSZBQ6BEP.html|url-status=live}}</ref> With a family fortune estimated in excess of US$83.4 billion (February 2023), the Ambanis are among the richest in the world. She is also an art collector<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.artnet.com/people/meet-nita-ambani-main-sponsor-met-breuer-453716|title=Nita Ambani Met Breuer Nasreen Mohamedi-artnet News|website=artnet News|language=en-US|access-date=18 April 2016|date=23 March 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111155/https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/meet-nita-ambani-main-sponsor-met-breuer-453716|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="wsj1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-richest-woman-eyes-the-art-world-1457642463|title=India's Richest Woman Eyes the Art World|last=Crow|first=Kelly|date=10 March 2016|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|issn=0099-9660|access-date=2 May 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111101/https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-richest-woman-eyes-the-art-world-1457642463|url-status=live}}</ref> and the owner of the [[Indian Premier League]] cricket team [[Mumbai Indians]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sports, education are 2 pillars on which 'India tomorrow' will rise: Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-conclave-2018/photo/india-today-conclave-2018-mumbai-reliance-nita-ambani-sports-education-1186442-2018-03-10|access-date=12 February 2022|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212083836/https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-conclave-2018/photo/india-today-conclave-2018-mumbai-reliance-nita-ambani-sports-education-1186442-2018-03-10|url-status=live}}</ref>


She was listed in 2016 in 'the fifty high and mighty Indians' list by ''[[India Today]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-today-high-and-mighty-rankings-2016-power-people-list/1/616322.html|title=High and Mighty rankings: 1 to 50|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|access-date=2 May 2016}}</ref> and in 'the most influential women business leaders in Asia' list by ''[[Forbes magazine|Forbes]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2016/04/06/meet-nita-ambani-the-first-lady-of-indian-business/#5e34d87f267e|title=Meet Nita Ambani, The First Lady Of Indian Business|last=Karmali|first=Naazneen|website=Forbes|access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani named most powerful businesswoman in Asia |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/nita-ambani-named-most-powerful-businesswoman-in-asia-1.1706046 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref> She was the first Indian woman to become a member of the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/nita-ambani-elected-as-ioc-member-first-indian-woman-to-do-so-2954072/ |title=Rio 2016: Nita Ambani is first Indian IOC member |website=indianexpress.com |date=5 August 2016 |access-date=6 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=March 13, 2022 |title=Tribute to the power of sport: Mrs. Nita M Ambani |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/tribute-to-the-power-of-sport-nita/article34063123.ece |url-status=live |website=The Hindu}}</ref>
In 2016, she was listed as one of the 'fifty high and mighty Indians' by ''[[India Today]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-today-high-and-mighty-rankings-2016-power-people-list/1/616322.html|title=High and Mighty rankings: 1 to 50|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|access-date=2 May 2016|archive-date=6 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106234559/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20160321-india-today-high-and-mighty-rankings-2016-power-people-list-828586-2016-03-10|url-status=live}}</ref> and in 'the most influential women business leaders in Asia' list by ''[[Forbes magazine|Forbes]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2016/04/06/meet-nita-ambani-the-first-lady-of-indian-business/#5e34d87f267e|title=Meet Nita Ambani, The First Lady Of Indian Business|last=Karmali|first=Naazneen|website=Forbes|access-date=18 April 2016|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518172943/https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2016/04/06/meet-nita-ambani-the-first-lady-of-indian-business/#5e34d87f267e|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani named most powerful businesswoman in Asia |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/nita-ambani-named-most-powerful-businesswoman-in-asia-1.1706046 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084823/https://gulfnews.com/business/nita-ambani-named-most-powerful-businesswoman-in-asia-1.1706046 |url-status=live }}</ref> She became the first Indian woman to become a member of the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/nita-ambani-elected-as-ioc-member-first-indian-woman-to-do-so-2954072/ |title=Rio 2016: Nita Ambani is first Indian IOC member |website=indianexpress.com |date=5 August 2016 |access-date=6 March 2017 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111136/https://indianexpress.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/nita-ambani-elected-as-ioc-member-first-indian-woman-to-do-so-2954072/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=March 13, 2022 |title=Tribute to the power of sport: Mrs. Nita M Ambani |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/tribute-to-the-power-of-sport-nita/article34063123.ece |url-status=live |website=The Hindu |access-date=8 June 2022 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608105153/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/tribute-to-the-power-of-sport-nita/article34063123.ece }}</ref>


Nita Ambani is the co-chair of [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - Trustees Site |url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees |website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com}}</ref>
Nita Ambani is the co-chair of the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - Trustees Site |url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees |website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com |access-date=5 February 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120104803/https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, she launched the [[Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre]] in Mumbai.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Nita Ambani (née Dalal) was born on 1 November 1963 in a middle-class [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] family in [[Mumbai]] to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.<ref>{{cite web |author=Express News Service |date=3 July 2014 |title=Nita Ambani's father passes away |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nita-ambanis-father-passes-away/ |publisher=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> She completed her bachelor's degree in Commerce from [[Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics]], and took up [[Bharatnatyam]] from an early age and grew to become a professional [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer.
Nita Ambani (née Dalal) was born on 1 November 1963 in a middle-class [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] family in [[Mumbai]] to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.<ref>{{cite web |author=Express News Service |date=3 July 2014 |title=Nita Ambani's father passes away |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nita-ambanis-father-passes-away/ |publisher=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=12 May 2016 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111104/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nita-ambanis-father-passes-away/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She completed her bachelor's degree in Commerce from [[Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics]], and took up [[Bharatnatyam]] from an early age and grew to become a professional [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Nita Mukesh Ambani is the founder and chairperson of [[Reliance Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/most-powerful-women-in-india-business-2015-nita-ambani/story/223479.html|title=MPW 2015: Nita Ambani runs India's largest CSR initiative|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref> the [[Corporate social responsibility|corporate social responsibility]] arm of Reliance Industries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance producing over 11% of India's medical-grade liquid oxygen: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/reliance-producing-over-11-of-indias-medical-grade-liquid-oxygen-nita-ambani-299568-2021-06-24|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Business Today|language=en}}</ref>
Nita Mukesh Ambani is the founder and chairperson of [[Reliance Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/most-powerful-women-in-india-business-2015-nita-ambani/story/223479.html|title=MPW 2015: Nita Ambani runs India's largest CSR initiative|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=18 April 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111142/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/most-powerful-women-in-india-business-2015-nita-ambani/story/223479.html|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[corporate social responsibility]] arm of Reliance Industries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance producing over 11% of India's medical-grade liquid oxygen: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/reliance-producing-over-11-of-indias-medical-grade-liquid-oxygen-nita-ambani-299568-2021-06-24|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Business Today|language=en|archive-date=17 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217214045/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/reliance-producing-over-11-of-indias-medical-grade-liquid-oxygen-nita-ambani-299568-2021-06-24|url-status=live}}</ref>


She is also the owner of Mumbai Indians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/2016-ipl-player-auction-mumbai-indians-owner-nita-ambani-meet-ricky-ponting-discuss-strategy-665509|title=2016 IPL Player Auction: Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani to meet Ricky Ponting to discuss strategy|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref> In 2014 she was elected to the board of Reliance Industries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani becomes the first woman director in Reliance Jio- Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-in-Reliance/articleshow/36770637.cms |access-date=18 April 2016 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Ambani is also an art collector.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani makes it to global art collectors list |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambani-makes-it-to-global-art-collectors-list |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
She is also the owner of Mumbai Indians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/2016-ipl-player-auction-mumbai-indians-owner-nita-ambani-meet-ricky-ponting-discuss-strategy-665509|title=2016 IPL Player Auction: Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani to meet Ricky Ponting to discuss strategy|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=18 April 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111232/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/2016-ipl-player-auction-mumbai-indians-owner-nita-ambani-meet-ricky-ponting-discuss-strategy-665509|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2014 she was elected to the board of Reliance Industries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani becomes the first woman director in Reliance Jio- Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-in-Reliance/articleshow/36770637.cms |access-date=18 April 2016 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111134/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-woman-director-in-Reliance/articleshow/36770637.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Ambani is also an art collector.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani makes it to global art collectors list |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambani-makes-it-to-global-art-collectors-list |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084822/https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambani-makes-it-to-global-art-collectors-list |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Jamnagar Township Project ===
=== Jamnagar Township Project ===
In 1997, Mrs Ambani was involved in the project of building a company township for the employees of Reliance’s refinery at Jamnagar. The project involved establishing a tree-lined and environmentally-friendly colony to house more than 17,000 residents. Today, the Jamnagar complex has an orchard with nearly 100,000 mango trees that is also home to a variety of birds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani says the construction of the township in Jamnagar was the turning point in her career- Fortune India |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/i-was-mistakenly-referred-to-as-sir-while-working-among-men-in-jamnagar-nita-ambani/109308 |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=www.fortuneindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 1997, Mrs Ambani was involved in the project of building a company township for the employees of [[Jamnagar Refinery|Reliance’s refinery]] at Jamnagar. The project involved establishing a tree-lined and environmentally-friendly colony to house more than 17,000 residents.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani says the construction of the township in Jamnagar was the turning point in her career- Fortune India |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/i-was-mistakenly-referred-to-as-sir-while-working-among-men-in-jamnagar-nita-ambani/109308 |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=www.fortuneindia.com |language=en |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210165858/https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/i-was-mistakenly-referred-to-as-sir-while-working-among-men-in-jamnagar-nita-ambani/109308 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Reliance Foundation ===
=== Reliance Foundation ===
[[File:Nita ambani reliance drishti.jpg|thumb|Nita Dalal during the launch of India's first registered [[Braille|Braille newspaper]] in Hindi, ''Reliance Foundation Drishti'' ]]
[[Reliance Foundation]] is an Indian philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Nita Ambani.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2018|title=Reliance Foundation to set up a university: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-reliance-foundation-to-set-up-a-university-nita-ambani-38863|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Zee Business|archive-date=23 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223104105/https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-reliance-foundation-to-set-up-a-university-nita-ambani-38863|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Reliance Industries]] is a patron of the organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/nita-ambani-honoured-by-the-met-new-york-for-reliance-foundations-philanthropic-initiatives-3221380.html|title=Nita Ambani honoured by the Met, New York, for Reliance Foundation's philanthropic initiatives|date=26 January 2017|work=Firstpost|access-date=5 August 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=5 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805115246/http://www.firstpost.com/living/nita-ambani-honoured-by-the-met-new-york-for-reliance-foundations-philanthropic-initiatives-3221380.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Reliance Foundation is an Indian philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Nita Ambani.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2018|title=Reliance Foundation to set up a university: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-reliance-foundation-to-set-up-a-university-nita-ambani-38863|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Zee Business}}</ref> [[Reliance Industries]] is a patron of the organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/nita-ambani-honoured-by-the-met-new-york-for-reliance-foundations-philanthropic-initiatives-3221380.html|title=Nita Ambani honoured by the Met, New York, for Reliance Foundation's philanthropic initiatives|date=26 January 2017|work=Firstpost|access-date=5 August 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Nita-Ambani.jpg|thumb|Dalal- Ambani at [[Videocon Group|Videocon]]-[[Mumbai Indians]] bash]]


=== Mumbai Indians ===
=== Mumbai Indians ===
Ambani is the co-owner of [[Indian Premier League|Indian Premier League (IPL)]] team, [[Mumbai Indians]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-team-owners-list-all-you-need-to-know-about-them|title=IPL Team Owners list: All you need to know about them|date=11 April 2016|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=Mumbai Indians always have short-term goal and long-term vision: Nita Ambani |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-always-have-short-term-goal-and-long-term-vision-nita-ambani-7773337/ |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> which won the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. She led the ‘Education and sports for All’ (ESA) initiative as part of Mumbai Indians' way of giving back to society.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-ipl-2016-for-mi-venue-may-change-but-cause-remains-2210294|title=IPL 2016: For MI, venue may change but cause remains|date=8 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandani |first=Rasesh |date=May 26, 2015|title=Team spirit ultimately got Mumbai Indians through: Nita Ambani |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/mumbai-indians-nita-ambani-ipl-2015-csk-team-spirit-254829-2015-05-26 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> ESA has reached over 100,000 underprivileged children and created awareness for education using various media and digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/ipl/news/Mumbai-Indians-Dedicate-its-Home-Match-for-EFA-Initiative/2015/04/24/article2781227.ece|title=Mumbai Indians Dedicate its Home Match for EFA Initiative|access-date=4 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-20 |title=Why are Jio and Nita Ambani throwing their cash behind women’s cricket? |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3110646/mukesh-ambanis-company-jio-sponsoring-2020-womens-t20 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref>
Ambani is the co-owner of [[Indian Premier League|Indian Premier League (IPL)]] team, [[Mumbai Indians]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-team-owners-list-all-you-need-to-know-about-them|title=IPL Team Owners list: All you need to know about them|date=11 April 2016|access-date=4 August 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111157/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-team-owners-list-all-you-need-to-know-about-them|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=Mumbai Indians always have short-term goal and long-term vision: Nita Ambani |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-always-have-short-term-goal-and-long-term-vision-nita-ambani-7773337/ |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084823/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-always-have-short-term-goal-and-long-term-vision-nita-ambani-7773337/ |url-status=live }}</ref> which won the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. She led the ‘Education and sports for All’ (ESA) initiative as part of Mumbai Indians' way of giving back to society.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-ipl-2016-for-mi-venue-may-change-but-cause-remains-2210294|title=IPL 2016: For MI, venue may change but cause remains|date=8 May 2016|language=en-US|access-date=4 August 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111115/https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-ipl-2016-for-mi-venue-may-change-but-cause-remains-2210294|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandani |first=Rasesh |date=May 26, 2015 |title=Team spirit ultimately got Mumbai Indians through: Nita Ambani |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/mumbai-indians-nita-ambani-ipl-2015-csk-team-spirit-254829-2015-05-26 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084822/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/mumbai-indians-nita-ambani-ipl-2015-csk-team-spirit-254829-2015-05-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> ESA has reached over 100,000 underprivileged children and created awareness for education using various media and digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/ipl/news/Mumbai-Indians-Dedicate-its-Home-Match-for-EFA-Initiative/2015/04/24/article2781227.ece|title=Mumbai Indians Dedicate its Home Match for EFA Initiative|access-date=4 August 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111200/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/ipl/2015/apr/24/Mumbai-Indians-Dedicate-its-Home-Match-for-EFA-Initiative-746675.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-20 |title=Why are Jio and Nita Ambani throwing their cash behind women’s cricket? |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3110646/mukesh-ambanis-company-jio-sponsoring-2020-womens-t20 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084824/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3110646/mukesh-ambanis-company-jio-sponsoring-2020-womens-t20 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Dhirubhai Ambani International School ===
=== Dhirubhai Ambani International School ===
Ambani is the founder of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School which has been ranked among the best schools in Resources & Services<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2019 |title=Dhirubhai Ambani International school secures 10th rank on global IB list |url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2019/09/dhirubhai-ambani-international-school-secures-10-th-rank-on-global-ib-list/ |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=digitalLEARNING Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
Ambani is the founder of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School which has been ranked among the best schools in Resources & Services<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2019 |title=Dhirubhai Ambani International school secures 10th rank on global IB list |url=https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2019/09/dhirubhai-ambani-international-school-secures-10-th-rank-on-global-ib-list/ |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=digitalLEARNING Magazine |language=en |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307025656/https://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2019/09/dhirubhai-ambani-international-school-secures-10-th-rank-on-global-ib-list/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== IOC membership ===
=== IOC membership ===
On 4 June 2016, Ambani was among eight candidates nominated for membership in the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) by the Swiss-based panel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Nita-Ambani-nominated-to-International-Olympic-Committee/articleshow/52572761.cms | title=Nita Ambani nominated to International Olympic Committee | publisher=The Times of India | work=TNN | date=3 June 2016 | access-date=14 July 2016 | author=Rao, K Shriniwas}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-nominated-to-ioc-2832890/|date=3 June 2016| website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=10 June 2016|title=Nita Ambani nominated to IOC|author1-link=Press Trust of India}}</ref> The election of these new members was held during the 129th IOC Session in the first week of August 2016.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/nita-ambani-first-indian-woman-to-be-nominated-to-ioc/article8687023.ece|date=4 June 2016| journal=The Hindu|access-date=10 June 2016|title=Nita Ambani, first Indian woman to be nominated to IOC}}</ref> Ambani was elected as a member of the IOC on 4 August 2016,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-members-idINKCN10F1QA|title=Olympics-Indian cricket team owner Ambani among eight new IOC members|journal=Reuters|language=en-IN|access-date=5 August 2016|date=4 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2017 |title=IOC Olympic Channel Commission appoints Nita Ambani as member |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-made-member-of-iocs-olympic-channel-commission-4629093/ |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> its first Indian woman member.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/india-in-olympics-2016/miscellaneous/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-Indian-woman-member-of-IOC/articleshow/53544993.cms|title=Nita Ambani becomes first Indian woman member of IOC – Times of India|access-date=5 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 August 2016 |title=Nita Ambani elected as IOC member, first Indian woman to do so |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/562248/nita-ambani-elected-ioc-member.html |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
On 4 June 2016, Ambani was among eight candidates nominated for membership in the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) by the Swiss-based panel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Nita-Ambani-nominated-to-International-Olympic-Committee/articleshow/52572761.cms | title=Nita Ambani nominated to International Olympic Committee | publisher=The Times of India | work=TNN | date=3 June 2016 | access-date=14 July 2016 | author=Rao, K Shriniwas | archive-date=26 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111106/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Nita-Ambani-nominated-to-International-Olympic-Committee/articleshow/52572761.cms%20 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-nominated-to-ioc-2832890/|date=3 June 2016|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=10 June 2016|title=Nita Ambani nominated to IOC|author1-link=Press Trust of India|archive-date=8 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608074917/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-nominated-to-ioc-2832890/|url-status=live}}</ref> The election of these new members was held during the 129th IOC Session in the first week of August 2016.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/nita-ambani-first-indian-woman-to-be-nominated-to-ioc/article8687023.ece|date=4 June 2016|journal=The Hindu|access-date=10 June 2016|title=Nita Ambani, first Indian woman to be nominated to IOC|archive-date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603232645/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/nita-ambani-first-indian-woman-to-be-nominated-to-ioc/article8687023.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Ambani was elected as a member of the IOC on 4 August 2016,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-members-idINKCN10F1QA|title=Olympics-Indian cricket team owner Ambani among eight new IOC members|journal=Reuters|language=en-IN|access-date=5 August 2016|date=4 August 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111118/https://in.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-members-idINKCN10F1QA|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2017 |title=IOC Olympic Channel Commission appoints Nita Ambani as member |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-made-member-of-iocs-olympic-channel-commission-4629093/ |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307025653/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/nita-ambani-made-member-of-iocs-olympic-channel-commission-4629093/ |url-status=live }}</ref> its first Indian woman member.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/india-in-olympics-2016/miscellaneous/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-Indian-woman-member-of-IOC/articleshow/53544993.cms|title=Nita Ambani becomes first Indian woman member of IOC – Times of India|access-date=5 August 2016|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/rio-2016-olympics/india-in-olympics-2016/miscellaneous/Nita-Ambani-becomes-first-Indian-woman-member-of-IOC/articleshow/53544993.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 August 2016 |title=Nita Ambani elected as IOC member, first Indian woman to do so |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/562248/nita-ambani-elected-ioc-member.html |access-date=7 March 2022 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307025654/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/562248/nita-ambani-elected-ioc-member.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Jio World Centre ===
=== Jio World Centre ===
[[Reliance Industries]] on 4 March 2022 announced the opening of the first phase of the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s [[Bandra Kurla Complex]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=RIL opens India's largest convention centre at Jio World Centre with 5G network |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/ril-opens-indias-largest-convention-centre-at-jio-world-centre-with-5g-network/articleshow/90001029.cms |access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref>
[[Reliance Industries]] on 4 March 2022 announced the opening of the first phase of the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s [[Bandra Kurla Complex]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=RIL opens India's largest convention centre at Jio World Centre with 5G network |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/ril-opens-indias-largest-convention-centre-at-jio-world-centre-with-5g-network/articleshow/90001029.cms |access-date=7 March 2022 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307032111/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/ril-opens-indias-largest-convention-centre-at-jio-world-centre-with-5g-network/articleshow/90001029.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Her Circle ===
=== Her Circle ===
[[File:Nita ambani2.jpg|left|frameless]]
Her Circle is a digital platform for women complete with its own discussion panels and social networking app.[[Reliance Foundation]]’s Nita Mukesh Ambani has launched ‘Her Circle’ on the occasion of [[International Women's Day|International Women’s Day]], March 8, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani launches social media platform 'Her Circle' for women |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/03/07/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-for-women.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173011/https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/03/07/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-for-women.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The new initiative aims to fuel women empowerment with modern, digital tools. Launching for Indian women but extending its service to all women overseas, Her Circle will provide the ladies a "joyful and safe space for interaction, engagement, collaboration, and mutual support." "When women lean on women, incredible things happen," Ambani said at the launch. "Whether it is the women from [[Reliance Foundation]] or the national and international women leaders that I have worked with, our shared experiences show me that in the end our struggles and triumphs resonate with each other," she adds.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nita Ambani launches social media platform 'Her Circle'; says 'when women lean on women, incredible things happen' |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-says-when-women-lean-on-women-incredible-things-happen/articleshow/81403636.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-09-19 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172841/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-says-when-women-lean-on-women-incredible-things-happen/articleshow/81403636.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pathak |first=Kalpana |date=2021-03-07 |title=Nita Ambani launches 'Her Circle' for women |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nita-ambani-launches-her-circle-for-women-11615133950231.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172928/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nita-ambani-launches-her-circle-for-women-11615133950231.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Her Circle is a digital platform for women complete with its own discussion panels and social networking app.[[Reliance Foundation]]’s Nita Mukesh Ambani has launched ‘Her Circle’ on the occasion of [[International Women's Day|International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani launches social media platform 'Her Circle' for women |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2021/03/07/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-for-women.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref> The new initiative aims to fuel women empowerment with modern, digital tools. Launching for Indian women but extending its service to all women overseas, Her Circle will provide the ladies a "joyful and safe space for interaction, engagement, collaboration, and mutual support." "When women lean on women, incredible things happen," Ambani said at the launch. "Whether it is the women from [[Reliance Foundation]] or the national and international women leaders that I have worked with, our shared experiences show me that in the end our struggles and triumphs resonate with each other," she adds.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nita Ambani launches social media platform 'Her Circle'; says 'when women lean on women, incredible things happen' |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nita-ambani-launches-social-media-platform-her-circle-says-when-women-lean-on-women-incredible-things-happen/articleshow/81403636.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-09-19}}</ref> Her Circle is in the major languages of [[English language|English]] and [[Hindi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pathak |first=Kalpana |date=2021-03-07 |title=Nita Ambani launches 'Her Circle' for women |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nita-ambani-launches-her-circle-for-women-11615133950231.html |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>


=== Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) ===
=== Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) ===
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is housed within the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s [[Bandra Kurla Complex|Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)]] and will emerge the most sought-after venue to showcase best of India’s art and culture to the world.Nita Ambani called it a truly inclusive centre for performers and visitors, as well as for dreamers and creators, which aims to make the arts accessible to everyone with world-class infrastructure. <ref>{{Cite web |title=New Cultural Center Planned for Mumbai |url=https://www.artforum.com/news/new-cultural-center-planned-for-mumbai-89416 |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=www.artforum.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre]] (NMACC), housed within the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s [[Bandra Kurla Complex|Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)]] was launched by her on 31 March 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2023-04-02 |title=Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opens in Mumbai. All you need to know |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nita-mukesh-ambani-cultural-centre-opens-in-mumbai-all-you-need-to-know-about-nmacc-11680415911169.html |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415001808/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nita-mukesh-ambani-cultural-centre-opens-in-mumbai-all-you-need-to-know-about-nmacc-11680415911169.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Cultural Center Planned for Mumbai |url=https://www.artforum.com/news/new-cultural-center-planned-for-mumbai-89416 |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=www.artforum.com |language=en-US |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210165857/https://www.artforum.com/news/new-cultural-center-planned-for-mumbai-89416 |url-status=live }}</ref> The idea behind the Centre is to focus on community programmes such as school and college outreach and competitions, awards for Arts teachers, in-residency Guru-shishya programs, and art literacy programs for adults among other things.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-31 |title=Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opens today; how to book tickets, show details and more |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nita-mukesh-ambani-cultural-centre-opens-today-how-to-book-tickets-show-details-and-more-375477-2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331120204/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/nita-mukesh-ambani-cultural-centre-opens-today-how-to-book-tickets-show-details-and-more-375477-2023-03-31 |url-status=live }}</ref>


The four-storeyed NMACC will contain 16000 sq feet of purpose-built exhibition space and three theatres. The largest of these, a 2,000-seat Grand Theatre, will include an extraordinary and unique lotus-themed chandelier with 8,400 Swarovski crystals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=A cultural center of international standard in the heart of Mumbai; Nita Ambani’s NMACC to be held soon – News18 Lokmat |url=https://india.postsen.com/lifestyle/115063.html |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=India Posts English |language=en-us}}</ref>
The four-storey NMACC will contain {{convert|16000|ft2}} of purpose-built exhibition space and three theatres. The largest of these, a 2,000-seat Grand Theatre, will include an extraordinary and unique lotus-themed chandelier with 8,400 [[Swarovski crystal]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=NMACC's uber-expensive features — a theatre with 8,400 Swarovski diamonds studded ceiling, lavish interiors and more |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/nmacc-uber-expensive-features-a-theatre-with-8400-swarovski-diamonds-studded-ceiling-lavish-interiors-and-more |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}</ref>


A trio of dedicated spaces for the performing arts include [[Theatre|The Grand Theatre]], [[Theatre|The Studio Theatre]] and The Cube, all built with cutting-edge technology to cater to a wide range of experiences, from intimate screenings and stimulating conversations to multilingual programming and international productions. The centre will also launch the Art House, a four storeyed space to spotlight leading Indian and international artists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=Nita Ambani launches NMACC website, first-of-its-kind global destination for performers, artists |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/nita-ambani-launches-nmacc-website-first-of-its-kind-global-destination-for-performers-artists-11783421.html |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>
There are three dedicated spaces for the performing arts The Grand Theatre, The Studio Theatre and The Cube. The centre will also launch the Art House, a four storey space to spotlight leading Indian and international artists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=Nita Ambani launches NMACC website, first-of-its-kind global destination for performers, artists |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/nita-ambani-launches-nmacc-website-first-of-its-kind-global-destination-for-performers-artists-11783421.html |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210165857/https://www.firstpost.com/india/nita-ambani-launches-nmacc-website-first-of-its-kind-global-destination-for-performers-artists-11783421.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
[[File:Ambani Family at reception of Deepika and Ranveer 2018.jpg|thumb|260x260px|The [[Ambani]] Family at the reception of [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Ranveer Singh]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the Ambanis, the richest family in Asia, who live in a $1 billion skyscraper and mingle with royals, politicians, and Bollywood stars |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-ambanis-the-richest-family-in-asia-who-live-in-a-1-billion-skyscraper-and-mingle-with-royals-politicians-and-bollywood-stars/articleshow/67150327.cms |access-date=11 February 2022 |website=Business Insider}}</ref>]]
[[File:Ambani Family at reception of Deepika and Ranveer 2018.jpg|thumb|260x260px|The [[Ambani]] Family at the reception of [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Ranveer Singh]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the Ambanis, the richest family in Asia, who live in a $1 billion skyscraper and mingle with royals, politicians, and Bollywood stars |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-ambanis-the-richest-family-in-asia-who-live-in-a-1-billion-skyscraper-and-mingle-with-royals-politicians-and-bollywood-stars/articleshow/67150327.cms |access-date=11 February 2022 |website=Business Insider |archive-date=11 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211022414/https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-ambanis-the-richest-family-in-asia-who-live-in-a-1-billion-skyscraper-and-mingle-with-royals-politicians-and-bollywood-stars/articleshow/67150327.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>]]


Nita Ambani was born as Nita Dalal to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everything About Mukesh Ambani's Mom-In-Law, Purnima Dalal: She Is Famously Known As 'Prayer Aunty' |url=https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/mukesh-ambani-mother-in-law-purnima-dalal-27612 |url-status=live |website=BollywoodShaadis.com}}</ref> She has a sister, Mamta Dalal, who works as a school teacher.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nita-ambani-s-sis-is-a-school-teacher-1149865 | title=Nita Ambani's sis is a school teacher | website=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | date=8 February 2008}}</ref> Mamta is known to teach [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]]'s children.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 August 2020|title=Mamta Dalal, identical sister of Shloka Mehta's mother-in-law Nita Ambani, once taught children of Shah Rukh Khan and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar|url=https://www.jantakareporter.com/entertainment/mamta-dalal-identical-sister-of-shloka-mehtas-mother-in-law-nita-ambani-once-taught-children-of-shah-rukh-khan-and-cricket-legend-sachin-tendulkar/302877/|access-date=3 February 2022|website=Janta Ka Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref> Dalal-Ambani grew up in a middle-class environment in suburban Mumbai. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surprising journey of Nita Ambani from a Bharatnatyam dancer to becoming influential woman in India|url=https://laughingcolours.com/surprising-journey-nita-ambani-bharatnatyam-dancer-influential-woman-india-124212/|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Laughing Colours|language=en-US}}</ref> She met Mukesh Ambani when she was a school teacher and married him in 1985. After marriage, she worked as a teacher for a few years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2021 |title=Nita Ambani Charged This Amount As Salary As A Teacher After Getting Married To Mukesh Ambani |url=https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/nita-ambani-salary-per-month-teaching-job-after-marriage-mukesh-ambani-article-175485 |access-date=22 February 2022 |website=HerZindagi English |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani’s story, from school teacher to India’s wealthiest woman, is worth a read! |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambanis-story-from-school-teacher-to-indias-wealthiest-woman-is-worth-a-read |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> Nita lives in the skyscraper private building, [[Antilia (building)|Antilia]] which is also the second most luxurious and expensive house.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Antilia is the only home we have in the world: Nita Ambani|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/antilia-is-the-only-home-we-have-in-the-world-nita-ambani/articleshow/13156937.cms|access-date=11 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=5 November 2013|title=Mukesh And Nita Ambani: The New "Dream House" Concept|url=https://www.azureazure.com/homes/architecture-design/antilia-residence-redefining-the-dream-house-concept/|access-date=11 February 2022|website=AzureAzure.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
Nita Ambani was born as Nita Dalal to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everything About Mukesh Ambani's Mom-In-Law, Purnima Dalal: She Is Famously Known As 'Prayer Aunty' |url=https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/mukesh-ambani-mother-in-law-purnima-dalal-27612 |url-status=live |website=BollywoodShaadis.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203150219/https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/mukesh-ambani-mother-in-law-purnima-dalal-27612 }}</ref> Her sister, Mamta Dalal, who works as a school teacher<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nita-ambani-s-sis-is-a-school-teacher-1149865 | title=Nita Ambani's sis is a school teacher | website=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | date=8 February 2008 | access-date=12 May 2016 | archive-date=26 December 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111137/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nita-ambani-s-sis-is-a-school-teacher-1149865 | url-status=live }}</ref> is known to teach [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]]'s children.<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 August 2020|title=Mamta Dalal, identical sister of Shloka Mehta's mother-in-law Nita Ambani, once taught children of Shah Rukh Khan and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar|url=https://www.jantakareporter.com/entertainment/mamta-dalal-identical-sister-of-shloka-mehtas-mother-in-law-nita-ambani-once-taught-children-of-shah-rukh-khan-and-cricket-legend-sachin-tendulkar/302877/|access-date=3 February 2022|website=Janta Ka Reporter|language=en-US|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203034223/https://www.jantakareporter.com/entertainment/mamta-dalal-identical-sister-of-shloka-mehtas-mother-in-law-nita-ambani-once-taught-children-of-shah-rukh-khan-and-cricket-legend-sachin-tendulkar/302877/|url-status=live}}</ref> Dalal-Ambani grew up in a middle-class environment in suburban Mumbai. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surprising journey of Nita Ambani from a Bharatnatyam dancer to becoming influential woman in India|url=https://laughingcolours.com/surprising-journey-nita-ambani-bharatnatyam-dancer-influential-woman-india-124212/|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Laughing Colours|language=en-US|archive-date=23 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223105249/https://laughingcolours.com/surprising-journey-nita-ambani-bharatnatyam-dancer-influential-woman-india-124212/|url-status=live}}</ref> She met Mukesh Ambani when she was a school teacher and married him in 1985. After marriage, she worked as a teacher for a few years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2021 |title=Nita Ambani Charged This Amount As Salary As A Teacher After Getting Married To Mukesh Ambani |url=https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/nita-ambani-salary-per-month-teaching-job-after-marriage-mukesh-ambani-article-175485 |access-date=22 February 2022 |website=HerZindagi English |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222162141/https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/nita-ambani-salary-per-month-teaching-job-after-marriage-mukesh-ambani-article-175485 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nita Ambani’s story, from school teacher to India’s wealthiest woman, is worth a read! |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambanis-story-from-school-teacher-to-indias-wealthiest-woman-is-worth-a-read |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311153641/https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/nita-ambanis-story-from-school-teacher-to-indias-wealthiest-woman-is-worth-a-read |url-status=live }}</ref> Nita lives in the skyscraper private building, [[Antilia (building)|Antilia]] which is also the second most luxurious and expensive house.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Antilia is the only home we have in the world: Nita Ambani|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/antilia-is-the-only-home-we-have-in-the-world-nita-ambani/articleshow/13156937.cms|access-date=11 February 2022|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211033352/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/antilia-is-the-only-home-we-have-in-the-world-nita-ambani/articleshow/13156937.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=5 November 2013|title=Mukesh And Nita Ambani: The New "Dream House" Concept|url=https://www.azureazure.com/homes/architecture-design/antilia-residence-redefining-the-dream-house-concept/|access-date=11 February 2022|website=AzureAzure.com|language=en-US|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211033353/https://www.azureazure.com/homes/architecture-design/antilia-residence-redefining-the-dream-house-concept/|url-status=live}}</ref>


They have two sons and a daughter. Akash Ambani and Isha Piramal (''[[Birth name|née]] Ambani'') are the elder children and Anant Ambani is younger. The elder twins Isha Piramal and Akash Ambani were born via [[In vitro fertilisation|IVF]], after seven years of Nita and Mukesh's marriage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2019 |title=Mukesh and Nita Ambani had kids Isha and Akash via IVF after 7 years of marriage |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/mukesh-and-nita-ambani-had-kids-isha-and-akash-via-ivf-after-7-years-of-marriage-1443614-2019-01-31 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-07 |title=Inside twins Isha and Akash Ambani’s billion-dollar bond |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158739/inside-twins-isha-and-akash-ambanis-billion-dollar-bond |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref> When she was pregnant with Anant, who she conceived naturally three years after the twins, it was her pregnancy weight which started to take a toll on her.<ref>{{Cite web |title=At 23, Nita Ambani was told that she could never conceive – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/at-23-nita-ambani-was-told-that-she-could-never-conceive/articleshow/68864007.cms |access-date=12 February 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Akash Ambani, who graduated in economics from [[Brown University]], is now chief of strategy at [[Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/My-legacy-only-motivates-me-Akash-Ambani/articleshow/38716970.cms | title=My legacy only motivates me: Akash Ambani | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=20 July 2014 | author=Ruchika Mehta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jayaswal |first=Rajeev |last2=Chakravarty |first2=Chaitali |title=Mukesh Ambani's son Akash joins Reliance Industries; begins at telecom arm Reliance Jio |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/mukesh-ambanis-son-akash-joins-reliance-industries-begins-at-telecom-arm-reliance-jio/articleshow/30531661.cms |access-date=2022-06-12}}</ref> Isha Piramal, a graduate in psychology from [[Yale University]], is now a director at [[Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm]] and [[Reliance Retail]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Isha Piramal has a plan to empower women, digitally, with some help from Jio|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/isha-ambani-has-a-plan-to-empower-women-digitally-with-help-from-jio/articleshow/70229904.cms?from=mdr|access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-10 |title=Isha Ambani: New-Age Princess |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/isha-ambani-new-age-princess-315149-2021-12-10 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> Isha is married to Anand Piramal, the Executive Director of the [[Piramal Group|''Piramal Groups'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2018|title=Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal Wedding: As it happened|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/story/isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-live-updates-pics-video-1407831-2018-12-12|access-date=3 February 2022|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal wedding: Antilia street show – Pooches in vintage cars, brother on horses |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-antilia-street-show-pooches-in-vintage-cars-brother-on-horses-2695497 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Isha Piramal's brother, Akash Ambani is married to Shloka Ambani ([[Birth name|''née'']] Mehta).<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2019|title=Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta get married in a star-studded event|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/akash-ambani-and-shloka-mehta-get-married-star-studded-event-98060|access-date=3 February 2022|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All you need to know about Akash-Shloka wedding|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/03/09/akash-ambani-shloka-mehta-wedding-photos-videos.html|access-date=12 February 2022|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Nita Ambani is the grandmother of Prithvi Ambani, who is the son of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mukesh, Nita Ambani become grandparents as Akash and Shloka welcome baby boy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/dec/10/mukesh-nita-ambani-becomegrandparents-as-akash-andshloka-welcome-baby-boy-2234350.html |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=The world’s luckiest baby? Meet Nita and Mukesh Ambani’s first grandchild |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3114751/baby-ambani-everything-we-know-about-nita-and-mukesh |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref>[[File:The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, 2017 to the Sports for Development - Reliance Foundation, in a glittering ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 29, 2017.jpg|thumb|Nita Ambani was awarded the [[Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar|Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award]] 2017 by the [[President of India]]. ]]
They have two sons and a daughter. Akash Ambani and Isha Piramal (''[[Birth name|née]] Ambani'') are the elder children and Anant Ambani is younger. The elder twins Isha Piramal and Akash Ambani were born via [[In vitro fertilisation|IVF]], after seven years of Nita and Mukesh's marriage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2019 |title=Mukesh and Nita Ambani had kids Isha and Akash via IVF after 7 years of marriage |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/mukesh-and-nita-ambani-had-kids-isha-and-akash-via-ivf-after-7-years-of-marriage-1443614-2019-01-31 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=14 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414174207/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/mukesh-and-nita-ambani-had-kids-isha-and-akash-via-ivf-after-7-years-of-marriage-1443614-2019-01-31 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-07 |title=Inside twins Isha and Akash Ambani’s billion-dollar bond |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158739/inside-twins-isha-and-akash-ambanis-billion-dollar-bond |access-date=2022-06-08 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608105152/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158739/inside-twins-isha-and-akash-ambanis-billion-dollar-bond |url-status=live }}</ref> When she was pregnant with Anant, who she conceived naturally three years after the twins, it was her pregnancy weight which started to take a toll on her.<ref>{{Cite web |title=At 23, Nita Ambani was told that she could never conceive – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/at-23-nita-ambani-was-told-that-she-could-never-conceive/articleshow/68864007.cms |access-date=12 February 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212143725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/at-23-nita-ambani-was-told-that-she-could-never-conceive/articleshow/68864007.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Akash Ambani, who graduated in economics from [[Brown University]], is now chief of strategy at [[Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/My-legacy-only-motivates-me-Akash-Ambani/articleshow/38716970.cms | title=My legacy only motivates me: Akash Ambani | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=20 July 2014 | author=Ruchika Mehta | access-date=13 April 2017 | archive-date=15 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215230502/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/My-legacy-only-motivates-me-Akash-Ambani/articleshow/38716970.cms | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jayaswal |first=Rajeev |last2=Chakravarty |first2=Chaitali |title=Mukesh Ambani's son Akash joins Reliance Industries; begins at telecom arm Reliance Jio |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/mukesh-ambanis-son-akash-joins-reliance-industries-begins-at-telecom-arm-reliance-jio/articleshow/30531661.cms |access-date=2022-06-12 |archive-date=27 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127074024/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/mukesh-ambanis-son-akash-joins-reliance-industries-begins-at-telecom-arm-reliance-jio/articleshow/30531661.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Isha Piramal, a graduate in psychology from [[Yale University]], is now a director at [[Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm]] and [[Reliance Retail]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Isha Piramal has a plan to empower women, digitally, with some help from Jio|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/isha-ambani-has-a-plan-to-empower-women-digitally-with-help-from-jio/articleshow/70229904.cms?from=mdr|access-date=22 February 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222162523/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/isha-ambani-has-a-plan-to-empower-women-digitally-with-help-from-jio/articleshow/70229904.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-10 |title=Isha Ambani: New-Age Princess |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/isha-ambani-new-age-princess-315149-2021-12-10 |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084822/https://www.businesstoday.in/specials/most-powerful-women-in-business/story/isha-ambani-new-age-princess-315149-2021-12-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> Isha is married to Anand Piramal, the Executive Director of the [[Piramal Group|''Piramal Groups'']].<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2018|title=Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal Wedding: As it happened|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/story/isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-live-updates-pics-video-1407831-2018-12-12|access-date=3 February 2022|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203034220/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/story/isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-live-updates-pics-video-1407831-2018-12-12|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal wedding: Antilia street show – Pooches in vintage cars, brother on horses |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-antilia-street-show-pooches-in-vintage-cars-brother-on-horses-2695497 |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330053938/https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-isha-ambani-anand-piramal-wedding-antilia-street-show-pooches-in-vintage-cars-brother-on-horses-2695497 |url-status=live }}</ref> Isha Piramal's brother, Akash Ambani is married to Shloka Ambani ([[Birth name|''née'']] Mehta).<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 March 2019|title=Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta get married in a star-studded event|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/akash-ambani-and-shloka-mehta-get-married-star-studded-event-98060|access-date=3 February 2022|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203034220/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/akash-ambani-and-shloka-mehta-get-married-star-studded-event-98060|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All you need to know about Akash-Shloka wedding|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/03/09/akash-ambani-shloka-mehta-wedding-photos-videos.html|access-date=12 February 2022|website=OnManorama|archive-date=15 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215000412/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/03/09/akash-ambani-shloka-mehta-wedding-photos-videos.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Anant Ambani is married to Radhika Merchant.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2023/01/18/inside-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-big-fat-indian-wedding/#:~:text=Anant%20is%20set%20to%20marry,marriage%20in%20the%20coming%20months. |title=Inside Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's big Indian wedding |first1=David |last1=Tusing |date=20 January 2023 |newspaper=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/anant-ambani-radhika-merchant-wedding-engagement-ceremony-to-be-held-today-at-antilla-11674101400850.html |newspaper=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |title=Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding: Engagement ceremony to be held today at Antilla |date=19 January 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://ithelpsupport.com/a-royal-affair-highlights-from-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-nuptials/ |title=A Royal Affair: Highlights from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Nuptials |date=24 May 2023 |author=Anshika |work=IT Help Support}}</ref> Nita Ambani is the grandmother of Prithvi Ambani, who is the son of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mukesh, Nita Ambani become grandparents as Akash and Shloka welcome baby boy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/dec/10/mukesh-nita-ambani-becomegrandparents-as-akash-andshloka-welcome-baby-boy-2234350.html |date=10 December 2020 |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429143205/https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2020/dec/10/mukesh-nita-ambani-becomegrandparents-as-akash-andshloka-welcome-baby-boy-2234350.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=The world’s luckiest baby? Meet Nita and Mukesh Ambani’s first grandchild |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3114751/baby-ambani-everything-we-know-about-nita-and-mukesh |access-date=2022-06-12 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612084823/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3114751/baby-ambani-everything-we-know-about-nita-and-mukesh |url-status=live }}</ref>[[File:The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, 2017 to the Sports for Development - Reliance Foundation, in a glittering ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 29, 2017.jpg|thumb|Nita Ambani was awarded the [[Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar|Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award]] 2017 by the [[President of India]]. ]]


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
For her initiatives on grassroot sports, Ambani received the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award 2017' from the [[President of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abpasmita.abplive.in/sports/others-nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-award-179943/|title=nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-award.-/abpasmita.abplive.in|website=/abpasmita.abplive.in|access-date=29 August 2017|date=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vogue.in/content/nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-puruskar-by-the-president|title=Nita Ambani awarded Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar by the President}}</ref>
For her initiatives on grassroot sports, Ambani received the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award 2017' from the [[President of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abpasmita.abplive.in/sports/others-nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-award-179943/|title=nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-award.-/abpasmita.abplive.in|website=/abpasmita.abplive.in|access-date=29 August 2017|date=29 August 2017|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831130106/http://abpasmita.abplive.in/sports/others-nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-award-179943/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vogue.in/content/nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-puruskar-by-the-president|title=Nita Ambani awarded Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar by the President|access-date=2 June 2021|archive-date=27 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127075536/https://www.vogue.in/content/nita-ambani-awarded-rashtriya-khel-protsahan-puruskar-by-the-president|url-status=live}}</ref>
She is the recipient of the award for Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports, given by the [[Times of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/live-updates-mahindra-scorpio-times-of-india-sports-awards-2018/liveblog/63082147.cms|title= Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Award TOISA |access-date=26 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mahindra-scorpio-toisa-nita-ambani-receives-best-corporate-supporter-of-indian-sports-award/articleshow/63122684.cms|title= Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Nita Ambani receives Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports award |access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref>
She is the recipient of the award for Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports, given by the [[Times of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/live-updates-mahindra-scorpio-times-of-india-sports-awards-2018/liveblog/63082147.cms|title=Mahindra Scorpio Times of India Sports Award TOISA|access-date=26 February 2018|archive-date=2 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802082030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/live-updates-mahindra-scorpio-times-of-india-sports-awards-2018/liveblog/63082147.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mahindra-scorpio-toisa-nita-ambani-receives-best-corporate-supporter-of-indian-sports-award/articleshow/63122684.cms|title=Mahindra Scorpio TOISA: Nita Ambani receives Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports award|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-date=3 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303053629/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/mahindra-scorpio-toisa-nita-ambani-receives-best-corporate-supporter-of-indian-sports-award/articleshow/63122684.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== See also ==
* [[Mukesh Ambani]]
* [[Anil Ambani]]
* [[Tina Ambani|Tina Munim Ambani]]
* [[Dhirubhai Ambani]]
* [[Antilia (building)|Antilia]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.reliancefoundation.org/who-we-are Reliance Foundation website]
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Nita Ambani
Nita at 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born
Nita Dalal

(1963-11-01) 1 November 1963 (age 62)[1]
OccupationPhilanthropist[2][3]
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1985)
Children3
RelativesDhirubhai Ambani (father-in-law)
Anil Ambani (brother-in-law)
Tina Ambani (sister-in-law)

Nita Mukesh Ambani (née Dalal, born 1 November 1963) is an Indian philanthropist.[4] She is the chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, Dhirubhai Ambani International School and a director of Reliance Industries.[5][6] She is married to Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani.[7] With a family fortune estimated in excess of US$83.4 billion (February 2023), the Ambanis are among the richest in the world. She is also an art collector[8][9] and the owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Mumbai Indians.[10]

In 2016, she was listed as one of the 'fifty high and mighty Indians' by India Today.[11] and in 'the most influential women business leaders in Asia' list by Forbes.[12][13] She became the first Indian woman to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016.[14][15]

Nita Ambani is the co-chair of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image.[16] In 2023, she launched the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Nita Ambani (née Dalal) was born on 1 November 1963 in a middle-class Gujarati family in Mumbai to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.[17] She completed her bachelor's degree in Commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, and took up Bharatnatyam from an early age and grew to become a professional Bharatanatyam dancer.

Career[edit | edit source]

Nita Mukesh Ambani is the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation,[18] the corporate social responsibility arm of Reliance Industries.[19]

She is also the owner of Mumbai Indians.[20] In 2014 she was elected to the board of Reliance Industries.[21] Ambani is also an art collector.[22]

Jamnagar Township Project[edit | edit source]

In 1997, Mrs Ambani was involved in the project of building a company township for the employees of Reliance’s refinery at Jamnagar. The project involved establishing a tree-lined and environmentally-friendly colony to house more than 17,000 residents.[23]

Reliance Foundation[edit | edit source]

Reliance Foundation is an Indian philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Nita Ambani.[24] Reliance Industries is a patron of the organization.[25]

Mumbai Indians[edit | edit source]

Ambani is the co-owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Mumbai Indians[26][27] which won the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. She led the ‘Education and sports for All’ (ESA) initiative as part of Mumbai Indians' way of giving back to society.[28][29] ESA has reached over 100,000 underprivileged children and created awareness for education using various media and digital platforms.[30][31]

Dhirubhai Ambani International School[edit | edit source]

Ambani is the founder of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School which has been ranked among the best schools in Resources & Services[32]

IOC membership[edit | edit source]

On 4 June 2016, Ambani was among eight candidates nominated for membership in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by the Swiss-based panel.[33][34] The election of these new members was held during the 129th IOC Session in the first week of August 2016.[35] Ambani was elected as a member of the IOC on 4 August 2016,[36][37] its first Indian woman member.[38][39]

Jio World Centre[edit | edit source]

Reliance Industries on 4 March 2022 announced the opening of the first phase of the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.[40]

Her Circle[edit | edit source]

Her Circle is a digital platform for women complete with its own discussion panels and social networking app.Reliance Foundation’s Nita Mukesh Ambani has launched ‘Her Circle’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022.[41] The new initiative aims to fuel women empowerment with modern, digital tools. Launching for Indian women but extending its service to all women overseas, Her Circle will provide the ladies a "joyful and safe space for interaction, engagement, collaboration, and mutual support." "When women lean on women, incredible things happen," Ambani said at the launch. "Whether it is the women from Reliance Foundation or the national and international women leaders that I have worked with, our shared experiences show me that in the end our struggles and triumphs resonate with each other," she adds.[42][43]

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC)[edit | edit source]

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), housed within the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) was launched by her on 31 March 2023.[44][45] The idea behind the Centre is to focus on community programmes such as school and college outreach and competitions, awards for Arts teachers, in-residency Guru-shishya programs, and art literacy programs for adults among other things.[46]

The four-storey NMACC will contain 16,000 square feet (1,500 m2) of purpose-built exhibition space and three theatres. The largest of these, a 2,000-seat Grand Theatre, will include an extraordinary and unique lotus-themed chandelier with 8,400 Swarovski crystals.[47]

There are three dedicated spaces for the performing arts The Grand Theatre, The Studio Theatre and The Cube. The centre will also launch the Art House, a four storey space to spotlight leading Indian and international artists.[48]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

The Ambani Family at the reception of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in 2018.[49]

Nita Ambani was born as Nita Dalal to Ravindrabhai Dalal and Purnima Dalal.[50] Her sister, Mamta Dalal, who works as a school teacher[51] is known to teach Sachin Tendulkar and Shahrukh Khan's children.[52] Dalal-Ambani grew up in a middle-class environment in suburban Mumbai. She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.[53] She met Mukesh Ambani when she was a school teacher and married him in 1985. After marriage, she worked as a teacher for a few years.[54][55] Nita lives in the skyscraper private building, Antilia which is also the second most luxurious and expensive house.[56][57]

They have two sons and a daughter. Akash Ambani and Isha Piramal (née Ambani) are the elder children and Anant Ambani is younger. The elder twins Isha Piramal and Akash Ambani were born via IVF, after seven years of Nita and Mukesh's marriage.[58][59] When she was pregnant with Anant, who she conceived naturally three years after the twins, it was her pregnancy weight which started to take a toll on her.[60] Akash Ambani, who graduated in economics from Brown University, is now chief of strategy at Reliance Jio Infocomm.[61][62] Isha Piramal, a graduate in psychology from Yale University, is now a director at Reliance Jio Infocomm and Reliance Retail.[63][64] Isha is married to Anand Piramal, the Executive Director of the Piramal Groups.[65][66] Isha Piramal's brother, Akash Ambani is married to Shloka Ambani (née Mehta).[67][68] Anant Ambani is married to Radhika Merchant.[69][70][71] Nita Ambani is the grandmother of Prithvi Ambani, who is the son of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.[72][73]

Nita Ambani was awarded the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award 2017 by the President of India.

Awards[edit | edit source]

For her initiatives on grassroot sports, Ambani received the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award 2017' from the President of India.[74][75] She is the recipient of the award for Best Corporate Supporter of Indian Sports, given by the Times of India.[76][77]

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