Meet Radhika Merchant: Anant Ambani’s wife and the new face of Ambani family

Radhika Merchant, now married to Anant Ambani, has become one of India’s most high-profile women not just as the youngest Ambani daughter-in-law but as a business leader and cultural figure in her own right.

Merchant is the daughter of pharmaceutical executives Viren and Shaila Merchant.

After graduating from New York University with a degree in political science, she joined the family business, serving on the board of directors at Encore Healthcare alongside her sister and parents.

Her corporate role underscores her professional credentials beyond her wedding headlines.

In addition to her business background, Radhika is a classically trained dancer who studied Bharatanatyam for almost a decade, as per the Forbes Middle East.

Radhika and Anant’s relationship became public in 2018, and they formalized their bond with a traditional engagement ceremony in late 2022 at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan.

Their lavish July 2024 wedding in Mumbai drew global attention, with pre-wedding celebrations featuring performances by international stars and prestigious guests from business, entertainment and politics.