Digital Desk: The younger son of Dhirubhai Ambani and brother of Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani’s journey has been no less than a rollercoaster. His ascent in the business world began in the 1980s, after his father suffered a stroke in 1986. He took on the day to day management of Reliance’s financial dealings, and following Dhirubhai’s death in 2002, Anil Ambani and his elder brother, Mukesh Ambani, jointly led the Reliance Conglomerate.
By 2008, Anil emerged as a symbol of success, surpassing his older brother Mukesh Ambani in wealth and securing the position of the sixth richest man on the planet with a net worth of $42 billion. However, this success was short lived, as in the same year, he made the decision to invest around $2 billion in advancing Reliance Communications Group, heavily leveraging his company into a massive debt.
In this article, let us explore Anil Ambani’s current Net worth and how it evolved from a peak of billions to a recovering phase.
Beginning of the Fall
The trouble for Anil Ambani started in 2007-8, sparked off by a series of wrong decisions by him.
Back then, he had grand plans for Reliance Communications. He intended to merge it with South Africa’s MTN in what would have been India’s largest ever overseas deal. Only to be scuttled in July 2008, after Mukesh Ambani threatened to sue, claiming he had the right of first refusal. The stock of Rcom dropped 48% from July 2008 to November 2008, costing Anil a massive $30 billion of net worth.
Over the years, his wealth disappeared steadily. By 2011, Anil’s net worth decreased to $8.8 billion. It was also the same time he faced charges of dubious 2G transactions.
He further faced the biggest challenge in the market with the entry of Mukesh Ambani in the telecom sector in 2016. Jio’s fortunes soared while Anil’s Reliance Communications market plunged to 2 percent.
In 2019, Anil faced severe legal pressure when the Supreme Court threatened to imprison him after Rcom failed to pay ₹550 crore to Ericsson, a Swedish company. Mukesh Ambani stepped in at the last minute to provide the necessary funds, preventing Anil’s imprisonment. The same year, his company, Reliance Communications, filed for bankruptcy. By February 2020, Anil declared that his net worth has fallen to zero after considering his liabilities.
Revival of Reliance Power and Reliance Infra
Reliance Power has been riding a wave of positive developments. The stock hit a 52 week high of Rs 67.68 on June 10, extending a rally that has seen it rise 76% in one month, and 22.4% in June alone.
Financially, the company has swung back to profit. In Q4FY25, Reliance Power reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 126 crore, compared to a loss of Rs 397.56 crore a year ago. The turnaround was aided by Rs 348.15 crore equity infusion from Reliance Infrastructure and public investor, Basera Home Finance Pvt Ltd, via preferential share allotments.
Reliance Infrastructure is another star performer of the Anil Ambani Group of stocks. It operates across a diverse range of sectors including power generation, transmission, distribution, metro rail, roads, airports, defence, and cement. The company reported consolidated profit at Rs 4,387 crore in the Q4FY25 in comparison to a loss of Rs 3,298 crore recorded during the third quarter of FY25.
As of March 31, 2025, The Anil Ambani led conglomerate successfully reduced its standalone net debt to zero. The company repaid loans amounting to approximately Rs 3,300 crore to banks and financial institutions during the year 2024-25.
Net Worth of Anil Ambani (2025)
As of March 2025, Anil Ambani’s net worth is estimated around ₹ 4,500 crore (approximately $530 million).
Anil Ambani raised Rs 17,600 crore last year to lessen his companies’ debt load. Only two of Anil Ambani's Reliance Group's listed companies, Reliance Infra and Reliance Power, have reportedly been able to achieve total debt freedom, while the majority of the group's other businesses still owe significant sums to creditors, according to media sources.
Inside Anil Ambani’s Lavish House
Anil Ambani resides in a lavish 16,000 sq. ft. house named Abode, which is a 17 storey structure in Pali Hill, Mumbai. This sprawling property has a helipad with a few helicopters. The luxurious home is valued at Rs 5,000 crores. The height of the building is around 66 meters. According to reports, Anil Ambani wanted to raise the house to 150 meters, but he could not get permission from the authorities.
The Abode boasts many high-end facilities like a swimming pool, gym, parking space, a lounge area displaying Ambani’s car collections, and much more. Each floor is dedicated to an Ambani family member, offering a magnificent view of the Mumbai skyline. The interiors, designed by international architects, include creamy hues, comfortable recliners, high-end sofa sets, and royal glass windows.
Conclusion
Anil Ambani’s journey is a tale of rise, fall, and revival. He was once among the richest men in the planet, but his fortunes took a huge downturn due to his own risky business decisions that led to mounting debt. Despite facing legal issues, and bankruptcy, Anil Ambani has shown signs of comeback. With Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure returning to profitability and becoming debt free, the businessman appears to be rebuilding his legacy, brick by brick.
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