Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani
- Born:
- December 28, 1932, Chorwad, Gujarat, British India
- Died:
- July 6, 2002, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Business Magnate, Entrepreneur
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Modh Bania family in Chorwad, Gujarat.
- Early education at a local school in Chorwad.
- Worked various odd jobs during his youth to support his family.
Career and Major Achievements
- Started his career working as a clerk at A. Besse & Co. in Aden, Yemen.
- Returned to India in 1958 and started a trading business focusing on spices and textiles.
- Founded Reliance Industries in 1966, initially focusing on textiles.
- Diversified Reliance into petrochemicals, telecommunications, information technology, energy, retail, and textiles.
- Led Reliance Industries to become one of the largest private sector companies in India.
- Pioneered the concept of equity cult in India, attracting millions of retail investors to the stock market.
Notable Works
While there is no officially documented 'dhirubhai ambani autobiography in marathi language', his life story and business principles have been chronicled in numerous biographies and business case studies.
Legacy and Impact
Dhirubhai Ambani is remembered as a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the Indian business landscape. He democratized investing, built a global conglomerate, and inspired a generation of Indian entrepreneurs. His business acumen and innovative strategies continue to be studied and emulated.