Shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) have officially approved the appointment of Anant Ambani as a Whole-Time Director on the company’s Board. The decision was confirmed through a shareholder vote, with over 94% of votes cast in favour of the resolution.
Anant Ambani will serve as Executive Director for a five-year term starting May 1, 2025. His appointment marks a significant step in RIL’s leadership succession plan, aligning with the group’s long-term vision to strengthen next-generation leadership across its diverse business verticals.
The youngest son of RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Anant has been actively involved in the group’s energy, retail, and philanthropic ventures. He also serves on the boards of Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail Ventures, and the Reliance Foundation.
As Executive Director, Anant Ambani is expected to focus on new energy, materials, and consumer businesses, helping drive growth in sectors critical to RIL’s future strategy.
This development reflects growing investor confidence in the leadership transition at India’s largest conglomerate and signals the continued evolution of the Reliance empire under the stewardship of the next generation.
