Key Points:
- Anil Ambani's net worth dropped from USD 42 billion in 2008 to around USD 530 million in 2025.
- ED raided his Mumbai properties over a Rs 3,000 crore loan fraud linked to Yes Bank.
- Despite setbacks, some of his companies are now profitable and debt-free again.
Mumbai: On July 24, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided multiple properties linked to Anil Ambani in Mumbai as part of a money laundering investigation tied to the Yes Bank loan fraud case. The case revolves around the suspected misuse of loans worth Rs 3,000 crore, with earlier reports confirming that SBI had labeled Ambani a ‘fraud’ account holder, prompting deeper scrutiny.
Anil Ambani, once counted among the world’s richest people, is the younger son of the legendary Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of Reliance Industries. After a split in the Reliance empire in 2006, Anil took control of the Reliance ADA Group, which spanned businesses like telecom (Reliance Communications), power (Reliance Power), finance (Reliance Capital), and infrastructure (Reliance Infrastructure).
In 2008, Ambani's personal fortune soared to around USD 42 billion, briefly making him the sixth richest person globally—even ahead of his elder brother, Mukesh Ambani. He also served in the Rajya Sabha from 2004 to 2006.
Rise and Fall of His Business Empire
Anil Ambani’s group witnessed rapid success in the 2000s. His company Reliance Power launched India’s largest IPO in 2008, and he also collaborated with international firms in the media and entertainment space. However, challenges soon emerged. Aggressive market competition and ballooning debt levels hit his businesses hard.
Reliance Communications filed for bankruptcy in 2019, and several other companies under his group had to sell off key assets. The financial pressure drastically altered his standing in the corporate world.
What Is His Net Worth in 2025?
In a 2020 UK court case, Anil Ambani claimed his net worth was zero due to outstanding liabilities. The claim raised eyebrows, especially since he continued living in a 17-storey luxury home in Mumbai reportedly valued at Rs 5,000 crore.
As of mid-2025, most reliable estimates put his net worth at around USD 530 million (Rs 4,500 crore). A few sources suggest it could be higher, but there’s limited evidence. Despite years of setbacks, his key firms—Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure—have recently turned profitable and debt-free, hinting at a slow but possible revival.
