Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s second richest businessman, has not taken salary for the past six years, but his wealth has continued to grow. Mukesh took this decision keeping in mind the economic and social conditions that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the financial year 2020-21 to the financial year 2025-26, Reliance Industries did not receive any remuneration like salary, allowances, bonuses, retirement benefits, stock options from the company. At the same time, reports say that the company’s consolidated net profit has reached Rs 95,754 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
Salary of Mukesh Ambani?
Although Mukesh Ambani has not drawn salary for the past six years, earlier his annual salary was Rs 15 crore. From the financial year 2008-09, his salary was limited to Rs.15 crores. After that the same salary cap was maintained for almost 12 years even though Reliance’s business and profits increased enormously.
Salary is not the main source of Mukesh Ambani’s wealth. The family’s large stake in Reliance Industries is the mainstay of its wealth growth. As the company’s share price increases, so does the net worth. Moreover, the main source of income is dividends.
Dividends are paid to shareholders as part of the company’s profits. Mukesh Ambani reportedly has around 16.1 million shares in Reliance. With the company declaring a dividend of Rs 6 per share in FY2025, he is estimated to have earned around Rs 96.6 million. However, it should be remembered that Income and Net Worth are two different things.
Reliance which provides employment to lakhs of people..
Reliance Industries has grown into a leading company not only in the country but also globally. It is one of the largest industrial enterprises in India. Last year, Reliance created more than one lakh new jobs. As of March 31, 2026, the total number of employees of the company has reached 4,19,911. It is estimated that another Rs 2 lakh new jobs will be created through the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex under construction in Jamnagar.
