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Anant | Radhika

Image tweeted by Parimal Nathwani

Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant gets engaged to Radhika Merchant, wedding announcement soon

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Dec 30, 2022, at 02:19 am

#MukeshAmbani #NitaAmbani #AnantAmbani #RadhikaMerchant

Mumbai/IBNS: Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita's youngest son Anant Ambani got engaged to Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant on Wednesday, in the presence of close family and friends.

Following their Roka ceremony, it has been reported that they would tie the nuptial knot soon.

The Roka ceremony of the couple, who have known each other for a few years, was performed at the Shrinathji Temple at Rajasthan’s Nathdwara, according to an official statement by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).

Rajasthan | Anant Ambani visited Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasmand district. pic.twitter.com/ZWKGYn1ON0
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) December 29, 2022

“The young couple spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji’s blessings for their upcoming union and participated in the traditional raj-bhog-shringaar ceremonies at the temple. The family and friends will together celebrate the happy occasion later today,” the statement added.

Parimal Nathwani, Director-Corporate Affairs (RIL), congratulated the couple on the occasion and said, “Heartiest congratulations to dearest Anant and Radhika for their Roka ceremony at the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara. May Lord Shrinath ji’s blessings be with you always.”

Heartiest congratulations to dearest Anant and Radhika for their Roka ceremony at the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara. May Lord Shrinath ji’s blessings be with you always. #AnantAmbani pic.twitter.com/BmgKDFsPYh
— Parimal Nathwani (@mpparimal) December 29, 2022

Anant has studied at Brown University in the USA, while Radhika is a graduate of New York University.

Anant has been serving at Reliance Industries in various capacities, including as a member on the Boards of Jio Platforms and Reliance Retail ventures. At present, he is leading the energy business of RIL.

Radhika, on the other hand, serves as a Director on the Board of Encore Healthcare.

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