Dhirubhai Ambani

Dhirubhai Ambani was an Indian entrepreneur who founded Reliance and transformed a modest yarn-trading venture into one of India’s largest business groups. His 1977 public offering helped broaden retail participation in India’s equity markets and became a defining moment in Reliance’s growth. Remembered for his ambition and financial ingenuity, he remained the company’s founder-chairman until his death in 2002.