Meet the power behind Reliance’s throne: the largest shareholder who holds the key to every Ambani family decision, shaping the company’s future.

The largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, the empire built by business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, is not him but his mother, Kokilaben Ambani. She has been playing a crucial role in shaping the company’s direction and decision-making process, often acting as the final arbiter in matters related to major business deals. Kokilaben’s influence is so significant that even Mukesh, the chairman and largest individual shareholder, consults her on important decisions. Her exceptional business acumen and financial expertise have been instrumental in guiding the company’s growth. Having started as a homemaker, she gradually took charge of managing the family’s finances and made wise investments, which enabled the family to amass a significant fortune. As a result, Kokilaben has become an integral part of Reliance’s decision-making process, often making key decisions alongside her son. Her influence extends beyond her son’s business ventures, having a say in the company’s overall direction, employee decisions, and even the construction of Antilia, the Ambani’s iconic Mumbai residence.