New Delhi: In the bustling realm of Indian enterprise, the Ambani family stands out as a beacon of success and intrigue. Most notably, Mukesh Ambani leads as the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, while also holding the title of Asia’s wealthiest individual. His brother, Anil Ambani, frequently graces the headlines thanks to his own business endeavors. Yet, there exists another facet of the Ambani lineage, less known but equally compelling—their sisters, Nina Kothari and Dipti Salgaoncar.
Behind the scenes of the Ambani’s lavish festivities, two women lead lives adorned with personal triumphs. Recently, Nina Kothari and Dipti Salgaoncar made appearances at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, a testament to their integral role in the family’s social engagements.
Dhirubhai Ambani, the visionary founder of Reliance Industries, and his wife Kokilaben Ambani bestowed their legacy upon four heirs: Mukesh, Anil, Nina, and Dipti.
Beginning with Deepti Salgaoncar, the youngest offspring, her narrative intertwines with her lifetime partner, Dattaraj Salgaocar—an old friend to Mukesh and Anil Ambani. The couple matured their love over five years before tying the knot on December 31, 1983. Together, they cultivate their passion for the arts through the Sunaparanta Goa Center for the Arts, a non-profit initiative aiding artists with exhibition space and grants. Furthermore, Deepti holds the position of Vice President of Corporate Communication at V. M. Salgaocar & Bro.
Born on January 23, 1962, Deepti embarked on an educational journey in law at VM Salgaocar College of Law. Her residence in Goa is a hallmark of the life she’s crafted there.
Then there’s Nina Kothari, the eldest of the Ambani children. Cementing her status as a businesswoman, Nina Kothari inherited the mantle of leadership after the untimely passing of her husband Bhadrashyam Kothar from cancer in 2015. She became the Chairperson of Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited. Nina’s entrepreneurial drive first manifested in 2003 when she launched Javagreen, a coffee chain that provided a mix of refreshments and sandwiches, though it was later dissolved.
Throughout the years, Nina’s astute business sense has significantly expanded the Kothari Group, branching into Kothari Petrochemicals and Kothari Safe Deposits Limited.
The entrepreneurial spirit present within the Ambani siblings can be traced back to the patriarchal influence of Dhirubhai Ambani. His guidance instilled a sense of commercial wisdom in his progeny. Following a stroke in 1996, Dhirubhai passed the reins of Reliance Industries Limited to his sons, cementing the family’s direction towards industrial prominence.
Within their respective domains, Nina Kothari and Dipti Salgaoncar have not merely thrived alongside their more famous brothers but have also fashioned remarkable legacies of their own. They exemplify the diverse channels of success that can emerge from a single family tree, a lineage defined by ambition, acumen, and the strength to chart one’s course.
