Who is Radhika Merchant? Meet the daughter of pharmaceutical tycoons marrying into India’s richest family

The couple capturing the imagination of India

RADHIKA Merchant is marrying into India’s richest family.

Radhika will exchange vows with the ridiculously wealthy Anant Ambani at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on July 12, 2024.

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The couple capturing the imagination of IndiaCredit: Getty

Who is Radhika Merchant marrying?

Radhika Merchant got engaged to Anant Ambani in 2023.

He is the youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh and Nita Ambani.

He was born on April 10, 1995, to Mukesh and Nita Ambani, and is on the board of directors at Reliance Industries.

The Ambanis are like royalty in India, with a booming business conglomerate that spans oil, telecoms, chemicals, technology, fashion and food.

Anant’s father is estimated to claim a staggering $115billion (£90billion) fortune.

The family reportedly holds close ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Anant and Radhika’s Hindu wedding it taking place over three days from July 12 to July 14, 2024.

Who was invited to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding?

Rihanna flew into Mumbai to perform at pre-wedding celebrations

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Rihanna flew into Mumbai to perform at pre-wedding celebrationsCredit: instagram
Justin Bieber was also snapped with the Indian power couple

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Justin Bieber was also snapped with the Indian power couple

The guest list includes celebrities from across the globe, including Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, David Beckham, and Adele.

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The extent of the couple’s wealth was also put on show in the lead-up to the big day, with celebrations attracting big Bollywood stars and even American tech billionaires.

Both Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft mogul Bill Gates were among 1,200 invitees to pre-wedding celebrations in March 2024.

According to Bloomberg, the wedding guest list also includes Samsung Electronics chief Jay Lee, Saudi Aramco’s Amin Nasser, Lockheed Martin’s Jim Taiclet, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and Gautam Adani, Asia’s second-richest man.

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At the pre-wedding festivities, a big feast was followed by a performance from Rihanna, with the Ambanis captured dancing with the pop superstar on stage.

In another event, Justin Bieber performed for the couple.

How old is Radhika Merchant?

Radhika (right) is still in her 20s

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Radhika (right) is still in her 20sCredit: AFP

Radhika, 29, was born on December 18, 1994, in Mumbai.

She is the daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant, the founders of Encore Healthcare.

She has an older sister, Anjali, who is married to Aman Majithia.

Radhika is an aunt to their son.

Radhika moved to New York after graduating high school to study political science, interning at various businesses in the Big Apple.

It gave her the grounding to take on more of a role in her parents’ pharma business when she returned to India.

She is also a trained classical dancer.

Photos capturing her romance with Anant date back to 2018.

Mark Zuckerberg was among the recognisable faces at pre-wedding celebrations

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Mark Zuckerberg was among the recognisable faces at pre-wedding celebrationsCredit: AP
Pop icon Rihanna was flown into Mumbai to perform

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Pop icon Rihanna was flown into Mumbai to performCredit: AFP

What is Radhika Merchant’s net worth?

Radhika is now on Encore Health’s board of directors along with her sister Anjali.

She reportedly has a net worth of Rs 10 crore – $1,197,200 (£925,200).

Her father reportedly has a net worth of about 7.5 times that amount.

And then there’s her soon-to-be husband’s net worth, said to be in the vicinity of about $40billion.

They can certainly be considered to fit the “power couple” category.

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