Mukesh Ambani is now the 6th richest person in the world – Gadgets Now

Reliance Industries’ chairman Mukesh Ambani is now the sixth richest person in the world. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ambani is now ahead of the likes of Warren Buffet and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergei Brin. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ambani’s estimated net worth now stands at $72.4 billion. Ambani, who has been the richest Indian and Asian, has seen his wealth swell by $2.1 billion since yesterday alone. Do keep in mind that these numbers fluctuate on a daily basis and Ambani is at number 6 at the time of the filing of this report.

The surge in Reliance Industries’ market value since March has seen Ambani grow his wealth as well. Reliance Jio, in the last couple of months, has seen massive investments. Big names and big ticket deals have also seen Reliance Jio’s market value go up as well. Companies like Facebook, Intel, Qualcomm, Silver Lake all have invested in Reliance Jio in the last couple of months. Rumours now suggest that Google too is looking to invest in Reliance Jio as well. Reliance Jio also launched its Zoom rival, JioMeet recently as well.

Speaking of Jio, the company is set to hold its annual general meeting on July 15. Ambani is expected to give a detailed look at the company’s future plans as well as where it stands currently. Rumour has it that a Reliance JioPhone 3 may be announced by Ambani.

Like all other events of the year, the AGM too will be held virtually, making it the first online AGM for the company. In order to facilitate shareholders, prospective investors, media, and the general public, the company has launched a chatbot on WhatsApp, which acts as a 24×7 help desk equipped to handle queries related to RIL AGM.