The Economic Times

Ambani tops Forbes' global billionaire gainers list with $7 bn wealth jump as Reliance shares soar

Mukesh Ambani has become the largest wealth gainer globally, adding USD 6 billion to his fortune. Reliance Industries shares surged 11.6 percent after a favorable quarterly earnings announcement. The company's consolidated net profit increased by 40.6 percent year-on-year, exceeding analysts' expectations significantly. Core earnings for its refining and Jio Platforms businesses experienced significant growth during the quarter. Ambani's wealth rose to USD 88.8 billion, placing him as the richest Indian.