Here, we are going to introduce you to Shaila Merchant, the mother-in-law of Anant Ambani, whom people might know very little about. So, let us tell you.
Anant Ambani, the younger son of businessman Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is all set to tie the knot with his partner Radhika Merchant in July 2024.
While the Ambani family is known worldwide, the Merchant family prefers to keep a low profile. While it’s widely known that Radhika’s father, Viren, is a businessman, very few are aware that Radhika’s mother, Shaila Merchant, is also a key figure in their 2000 crore business. So, let’s talk about Radhika Merchant’s mother, Shaila Merchant.
Shaila Merchant’s Early Life and Marriage
Born as Shaila Bhatia in the Kutch district of Gujarat, Shaila completed her schooling in Mumbai. She married businessman Viren Merchant, who is the founder and CEO of the popular pharmaceutical company ‘Anchor Healthcare’. The couple has two daughters, Anjali Merchant and Radhika Merchant.
Shaila Merchant’s Profession
After marrying Viren, Shaila was appointed as the Managing Director of ‘Anchor Healthcare’. While Shaila serves as the MD of the company, Anjali and Radhika are part of the board of directors. Shaila is one of the significant names in the business world, overseeing her husband’s 2000 crore company, which has an annual turnover of 200 crores.
Shaila Merchant’s Other Business Ventures and Net Worth
Apart from being the MD of ‘Anchor Healthcare’, Shaila holds directorial positions in several major ventures like ‘Atharva Impex Private Limited’, ‘Haveli Traders Private Limited’, and ‘Swastik Exim Private Limited’. According to several reports, Shaila Merchant’s total wealth is estimated to be around 10 crores.
A Real Fashionista
Apart from being a leading name in the business world, Shaila often grabs headlines for her fashion sense. She is praised for her attractive fashion sense. From wearing stylish dresses to twinning with her daughters, Shaila looks fabulous in every look.
Despite being from a renowned business family, Shaila Merchant prefers to maintain a low profile. She has made a name for herself through her hard work and has instilled her values and principles in her daughters, Anjali and Radhika.
