Meet the children of Indian billionaires who take over family business, check their current roles, education, more
India’s top corporate families are passing the baton to the younger generation, and the heirs are now playing leadership roles in major groups such as Reliance, Tata, Godrej, Bajaj, Adani and Birla.
There has been a major generational transformation in some of India’s largest and most powerful business families. Young heirs are taking the leadership role, learning from elders, and preparing to take full control of the empires established by their families. From Ambanis and Tatas to Adanis, Bajajs, Birlas and Godrejs, the new leaders are quick but surely responsible for the business community in India.
Ambanis: The next chapter begins
In September 2023, Mukesh Ambani was officially selected for his children – twins Akash and Isha (33) and Anant (30) – were promoted to the Dependence Industry Commission. Mukesh said the combination of experience and fresh energy will take the company to new heights.
Akash Ambani joined Jio in 2014 and now leads Reliance’s technology joint ventures, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things. He can also get $5.7 billion in investment from Meta.
Isha Ambani is head of Reliance’s retail industry and expands it into the fashion, beauty, FMCG and luxury sectors, while also working with top global brands.
Anant Ambani handles the Group’s energy and materials business, especially in the green and renewable energy sectors. He also led an animal welfare program called Vantara.
Tatas: Quiet but steady upward
Noel Tata’s children – Neville, Maya and Leah – quietly played a key role in the $100.5 billion Tata Group.
Neville Tata, 32, now leads Trent’s Star Bazaar and manages the group’s budget fashion brand Zudio earlier.
Maya Tata, 36, works with Tata Digital and helps launch the Tata Neu app. She worked earlier in a private equity stake at Tata Capital.
Leah Tata, 39, is vice president of hotels in India and manages the Gateway Hotel brand. She also worked at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Godrej: Split, but strong
In 2023, the Godrej Industries Group (gig).
Nyrika Holkar, 42, is the daughter of Jamshyd Godrej and will become Geg’s MD. She has a legal background and works in the fields of law, branding and digital strategy.
Pirojsha Godrej, 44, the son of Adi Godrej, will be chaired by the chairman in 2026. He helped Godrej Properties openly in 2010 and is currently CEO.
Bajaj: Legacy led by the Council
The Bajaj family plays a role through a six-person family council rather than a single president. The group’s young faces include:
Rishabnayan Bajaj, 27, is the son of Rajiv Bajaj, who works in the electric vehicle department of Bajaj Auto.
Nirav Bajaj, 33, works in corporate strategy at Mukand and leads the organization into healthcare.
Sanjiv Bajaj’s children are expected to join after completing their studies.
Adanis: Low-key, high-influence
Gautam Adani’s children and nephews are slowly rising in the business world.
Karan Adani, 37, is the CEO of Adani Port and has expanded its coverage from four ports to 12 ports.
Jeet Adani, 26, is involved in the airport department and oversees strategic finance.
Sagar Adani, 30, has established the group’s green energy portfolio.
Pranav Adani, 45, son of Vinod Adani, is working on communications, consumer business and Dharavi reconstruction projects.
Birlas: Innovation Leadership
The Aditya Birla Group also welcomes its next generation of leadership.
Ananya Birla, 29, founded Svatantra Microfin at the age of 17. It is now one of India’s largest microfinance institutions with assets under management of over Rs 1.6 crore.
Former cricketer Aryaman Vikram Birla, 27, now carries for several businesses including fashion, real estate, hotels and the group’s venture capital division.
These young leaders bring global education, fresh perspectives and digital knowledge to India’s most powerful business companies. When they took over, a new chapter in the history of Indian companies was writing a combination of tradition and innovation.
