Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Established by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1973, RIL operates in diverse sectors, including petrochemicals, refining, telecommunications, retail, and digital services. It is one of India's largest companies by revenue and market capitalization and has a substantial global presence.[1]
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| BSE: 500325, NSE: RELIANCE | |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 8 May 1973 |
| Founder | Dhirubhai Ambani |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mukesh Ambani (Chairman & Managing Director) |
| Revenue | ₹8.7 trillion |
| ₹1.2 trillion | |
| ₹673 billion | |
| Total assets | ₹16 trillion |
| Total equity | ₹6.9 trillion |
Number of employees | 230,000 (2023) |
| Website | www.ril.com |
History
changeReliance Industries was founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1973 as a small textile company. Over the decades, RIL expanded into a range of sectors, including petrochemicals, refining, oil and gas exploration, and telecommunications. The company achieved significant milestones under the leadership of Dhirubhai's son, Mukesh Ambani, who took over as chairman and managing director in the early 2000s. In recent years, RIL has focused on digital transformation through its telecommunications arm, Jio Platforms, and retail expansion with Reliance Retail.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Reliance Industries Limited Annual Report 2023". Reliance Industries Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ "The History of Reliance Industries". Reliance Industries Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-05.