Ajay Piramal Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Age, Children, Group, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Instagram

Anand Ajay Piramal is an Indian businessman recognized for his leadership in the real estate sector and his association with the prominent Ambani family.

He gained significant public attention following his marriage to Isha Ambani, the daughter of industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

As the Executive Director of the Piramal Group, Anand has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s real estate ventures in Mumbai.

Profile

• Full Name: Anand Ajay Piramal
• Date of Birth: 25 October 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• State of Origin: Maharashtra
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Businessman
• Height: 6 feet (183 cm)
• Parents: Father: Ajay Piramal (Businessman), Mother: Swati Piramal (Businesswoman, Doctor, Scientist)
• Siblings: Nandini Piramal (Elder)
• Spouse: Isha Ambani
• Children: Krishna Piramal and Aadiya Piramal
• Relationship Status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Marwari
• Net Worth: $4.6 billion

Early Life and Education

Anand Piramal, now at the age of 41, was born on 25 October 1984 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was raised in a distinguished Marwari business family. His father, Ajay Piramal, is the Chairman of the Piramal Group and Shriram Group, while his mother, Swati Piramal, is a renowned businesswoman, doctor, and scientist.

Anand has an elder sister named Nandini Piramal. The family hails from Bagar, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. Anand attended the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai for his early education. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, graduating in 2006.

Subsequently, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, completing his studies in 2008. The Piramal family practices Hinduism and belongs to the Marwari ethnic community.

Personal Life

Anand Piramal is married to Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries. The couple got engaged on 7 May 2018 at Antilia, Mumbai, and tied the knot on 12 December 2018 at the same venue. Their wedding was a grand affair, attended by numerous dignitaries and celebrities.

On 19 November 2022, Anand and Isha became parents to twins, a boy named Krishna and a girl named Aadiya. The delivery reportedly took place in the United States. Anand is known to be an avid traveler and has a keen interest in sports, particularly cricket and football. He is also a dog lover and owns German Shepherds.

Career

Anand Piramal began his entrepreneurial journey during his college years. In 2004, while still a student, he founded ‘DIA (Dreaming of an Indian Awakening),’ an NGO aimed at assisting the underprivileged in Rajasthan.

In 2008, he established ‘Piramal eSwasthya,’ focusing on democratizing healthcare services; this initiative was integrated into ‘Piramal Swasthya’ services in 2011.

After completing his MBA, Anand faced a career crossroads between consultancy and entrepreneurship. It was during this period that family friend Mukesh Ambani advised him to pursue entrepreneurship.

In 2011, Anand joined the Piramal Group as an Executive Director, overseeing the company’s real estate ventures. He played a significant role in managing ‘Piramal Realty,’ focusing on developing commercial and residential projects in prime areas of Mumbai.

In 2015, Anand successfully raised $434 million from global investors like ‘Goldman Sachs’ and ‘Warburg Pincus’ for the expansion of Piramal Group’s real estate endeavors, marking one of the largest private equity investments in Indian real estate at the time.

In 2018, Anand Piramal received the ‘Hurun Real Estate Unicorn of the Year’ award by Hurun India. The same year, he was honored as the ‘Young Business Leader of the Year’ by Hello.

Net Worth

Anand Piramal‘s net worth was estimated at $4.6 billion. His wealth primarily stems from his leadership roles and investments in the Piramal Group’s diverse business ventures, particularly in the real estate sector.

Social Media

• Instagram: @anand_piramal_official
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