The 'Supermoms' of Business Tycoons! From Ambani to Adani, the untold stories of the mothers who made India's business tycoons successful
We know a lot about the country's business leaders, whether they're Adani-Ambani, or Tata-Birla. But do you know about the mothers who gave birth to these business leaders? On the occasion of Mother's Day, let's learn about the mothers who gave birth to these great men.
It is said that a mother is a child's first and most important teacher. She teaches us the difference between good and bad. A mother instills in her child the values that they carry forward and implement in their personal and professional lives.
Whether it's Ambani, Adani, Tata, Birla, or Mahindra, their mothers have played a significant role in the success of many of India's business tycoons.
The values they instilled in them are a crucial part of their success stories. Do you know the mothers behind these strong and influential men? This Mother's Day, let's take a look at the mothers of these prominent industrialists.
Rajshree Birla
Kumar Mangalam Birla's mother, Rajashree Birla, is a well-known figure in the Birla family. Wife of the late Aditya Birla, Rajashree Birla is also a philanthropist.
After her husband's death in 1995, Rajashree began working in the areas of CSR and charity, and also developed a philanthropic foundation funded by her family. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2011.
Sunny Tata
Her surname itself reveals who she is. Sooni Tata is Ratan Tata's biological mother. Before marriage, her name was Sooni Commissioner. She was the niece of Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group.
However, Ratan Tata did not spend much time with his biological mother. His parents separated when Ratan Tata was 10 years old. After that, Ratan Tata was raised and adopted by his grandmother, Navajbai Tata, Ratanji Tata's widow.
Indira Mahindra
Anand Mahindra often mentions his mother, Indira Mahindra, and how she has influenced the business tycoon's life. Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, he was raised in Lucknow, where he completed his education.
She was also a well-known author, with four books to her credit, and has also appeared in a Bollywood film. Every year, Anand Mahindra sponsors a cultural festival in Lucknow in her memory.
Kokilaben Ambani
Kokilaben Ambani, mother of Reliance Group Chairman Mukesh Ambani and wife of the late Dhirubhai Ambani, is considered the driving force behind Reliance Industries.
She was born into a middle-class Gujarati Patidar family. Her father, Ratilal Jashraj Patel, was a telegraph office employee, and her mother, Rukminiben, was a homemaker.
In 1955, Kokilaben married Dhirubhai Ambani. She is considered one of the most powerful figures in the Ambani family. In 2009, she laid the foundation stone for Kokilaben Hospital.
Shantaben Adani
The late Shantaben Adani, mother of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, passed away in 2010. However, not much is known about her.
Originally from Tharad in northern Gujarat, she moved to Ahmedabad with her husband, Shantilal Adani, and initially lived in 'Seth ni Pol' in the Ratanpole area of the old city. During her lifetime, she was actively involved in a variety of philanthropic causes.