Mukesh Ambani leads 2025’s most expensive billionaire purchases

2025 has been a year defined by extraordinary wealth moves, but at the center of the global billionaire carousel stands one unmistakable figure, Mukesh Ambani, the force who has the ability to tilt industries.

And it’s not wrong if we write that the year belongs to billionaire Mukesh Ambani in terms of buying expensive assets, to winning the legal cases, Mukesh Ambani is everywhere, and tops the list.

As other moguls are buying yachts, jets, and extravagant ceremonies, meanwhile, Ambani was shaping his business that create an untamed empire that is infinite.

Mukesh Ambani’s bold sports empire expansion

According to Financial Express, the Founder and Chairman of Reliance Industries made headlines after finalizing a 49% stake in the London-based cricket franchise Oval Invincibles, a deal estimated at £60.3 million ($80 million / ₹645 crore).

The team is set to be rebranded as Mumbai Indians London (MI London) in January 2026, marking one of the biggest international expansions of an IPL-rooted sports legacy.

The purchase includes both the men’s and women’s teams, further strengthening what Ambani describes as the “MI Family,” a cricketing institution that has shaped more than a decade of Indian sports entertainment.

While Surrey County Cricket Club retains the majority stake, Ambani’s move signals a clear intent. 

What he owns becomes a brand in itself by the courtesy of the Ambani family.

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Around the world, several other billionaires made headlines, but their purchases only added contrast to Ambani’s strategic move.

Jeff Bezos’ $500 million Superyacht gesture

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos bought a Superyacht, Koru, ahead of his wedding to Lauren Sanchez, a floating palace with Sanchez’s face at the mast. He even sent her bridesmaids to space, with pop star Katy Perry on board.

Tech Giants join forces

In a rare collaboration, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen, and Nikesh Arora collectively invested £144 million for a 49% stake in the London Spirit team, one of the largest joint sports equity purchases of the year.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s private jet

The football icon added a $75 million custom private jet to his fleet, complete with dual Rolls-Royce engines and personal designs.