The Ambani family, led by Mukesh and Nita Ambani, is one of the most powerful and wealthiest families not just in India but globally. They are known for their huge business empire through Reliance Industries and they also have a major influence on industries like petrochemicals, telecommunications, retail, and more. But what is more interesting, is how this family has made connections through the marriage of their children, which have brought together some of India’s most significant industries.
In the last few years, these marriages have brought together Ambanis with the Piramal, Mehta, and Merchant families, each of them bringing their own wealth, reputation and business legacy. As of 2025, the combined wealth of these families shows how India’s top business families are now connected.
The Piramal Family: Leaders in Pharmaceuticals, Finance and Real Estate
Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s daughter, Isha Ambani, has been married to Anand Piramal since 2018. The couple has twins, a daughter, Aadiya, and a son, Krishna. Anand is the son of Ajay Piramal and Dr. Swati Piramal.
Led by Ajay Piramal, the Piramal Group is a big business that works for many areas like pharmaceuticals, finance, real estate and glass making. Ajay Piramal took approximately three decades to transform his family’s struggling textile business into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.
His wife, Swati Piramal, is a well-known scientist and leader in the company, helping the business grow even more. Swati has been awarded the Padma Shri, and she has even served as the first woman President of India’s Apex Chamber of Commerce. As of now, Ajay Piramal’s net worth is about Rs. 34,898 crore.
The Mehta Family: Prominent Figures in Global Diamond Trading and Jewellery
Russell Mehta’s daughter, Shloka Mehta, married Akash Ambani in 2019, bringing the two powerful families even closer. Akash and Shloka welcomed a baby boy, Prithvi, and a daughter, Veda and completed their family. Shloka is the eldest daughter of Russel Mehta, and his wife, Mona Mehta.
The Mehta family have their name established in the diamond industry. Russell Mehta leads Rosy Blue India, a top diamond trading and manufacturing company, which is known globally.
Russell Mehta’s wife, Mona Mehta, is also involved in their family business and is a popular jewellery designer. Shloka Mehta has two siblings. Her elder brother, Viraj Mehta who handles their family’s diamond business and Shloka’s younger sister, Diya Mehta who is a fashion consultant and also plays a crucial role in managing their family business affairs. The net worth of Mehta’s today is around Rs. 1,844 crore and Rosy Blue India generated a revenue of Rs. 5,599 crore in 2022.
The Merchant Family: Strong hold in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, tied the knot with Radhika Merchant in 2024. Viren Merchant, Radhika’s father, is the CEO of a popular pharmaceutical company, Encore Healthcare Private Limited, which provides online and offline healthcare services. He is also the director of many big Indian companies, ZYG Pharma Private Limited, Saidarshan Business Centres Private Limited and a few others.
His wife, Shaila Merchant, is the Managing Director of Encore Healthcare. She is also a leading name in the business world and holds directorial positions in many big ventures. Their daughter and Radhika’s sister, Anjali Merchant is the co-founder of Turn The Campus and Dryfix. Merchant’s net worth is about Rs. 755 crore, and Encore Healthcare is valued at Rs. 2000 crore.
Among the richest families, who is the richest?
The Piramals have a net worth of Rs. 34,898 crore, the Mehtas have a net worth of Rs. 1,844 crore and the Merchants have a net worth of Rs. 755 crore. So according to numbers, the richest amongst them is the Piramals (Isha Ambani’s in-laws). However, not to forget, Mukesh Ambani, himself has a net worth of over Rs. 9.2 lakh crores, which is more than all the in-law families combined.
Together, the Ambanis, Piramals, Mehtas, and Merchants form a great network of money, power and opportunity. In the coming years, this network will likely shape new business deals and projects, making their combined strength bigger than just their bank accounts.
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