Meet lesser-known brother-in-law and friend of Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, he is married to...
He is married to Dipti Salgaocar, the youngest daughter of the late Dhirubhai Ambani.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s upcoming wedding promises to be one of the most anticipated events of 2024 and is set to take place on July 12 at the prestigious Jio World Centre in Mumbai. While the immediate families are quite popular, some lesser-known family members stay away from the media.
Brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani frequently capture headlines due to their business endeavors and opulent lifestyles. Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest individual while Anil Ambani has recently experienced a revival after facing bankruptcy proceedings in a UK court in February 2020.
In contrast to the high-profile Ambani family members, there is a relative who opts for a life away from the media limelight. This is Dattaraj Salgaocar, also known as Raj Salgaocar, who is the brother-in-law of both Anil and Mukesh Ambani. He is married to Dipti Salgaocar, the youngest daughter of the late Dhirubhai Ambani.
Dattaraj Salgaocar holds a degree in production engineering from VJTI, Bombay University, and an MBA in Finance from Wharton Business School. He was a distinguished student, recognized as a Wadia scholar during his undergraduate years and later as a Tata scholar during his postgraduate studies.
Passionate about wildlife conservation and photography, Dattaraj Salgaocar is also active in sports administration. He has served as the president of the Goa Cricket Association and as a member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
As the leader of VM Salgaocar Corporation, Dattaraj Salgaocar is instrumental in guiding the conglomerate's varied interests in real estate, education, and financial investments. He has been pivotal in expanding the group's ventures into the hospitality sector and related industries.
Living in Goa, Dattaraj Salgaocar holds key positions in several prestigious institutions and organizations. He is the chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sharada Mandir School in Panaji, Goa, and has been involved in trade organizations such as the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters' Association.