Dhirubhai Ambani: Mukesh Ambani's father's first salary was only Rs 300, you will be surprised to know these things about him!

The life of successful businessman Dhirubhai Ambani is incredibly inspiring. Many who started out in poverty have found inspiration from the founder of the multi-billion dollar enterprise Reliance Industries. The business empire has now reached new heights thanks to Mukesh Ambani, son of Dhirubhai Ambani. Here are facts related to Dhirubhai Ambani that you may not have known.

Dhirubhai was born as the second son of a teacher in the Gujarati village of Chorwad. His family situation forced him to leave school early. Media sources claim that he took up a job to support his family after completing class X.

Used to work at the petrol pump

The founder of a billion-dollar company initially worked as a petrol station attendant. Dhirubhai Ambani reportedly got his first salary while working at a petrol station in the British Colony of Aden.

First pay

Dhirubhai Ambani immigrated to the British Colony of Aden at the age of 17, with big dreams and a strong desire to succeed in his professional career. He is a businessman of Ramniklal Ambani's company A.K. Joined Besse & Co. Dhirubhai Ambani worked for the company for some time, gaining valuable business experience without being paid. However, his first salary while working at a gas station was Rs 300.

Returned to India

He traveled to India in 1958 to start his first company, the spice trading firm Reliance Commercial Corporation. Dhirubhai switched to a new line of business in 1962 after seeing the growing potential in the yarn trading industry. Reliance Textile Industries Limited became the new name of his business three years later.

Dropped out after 10th

The founder of a huge corporate empire has only completed Class X. It is astonishing to think that Dhirubhai Ambani left his schooling after 10th standard and founded such a huge corporation.

Used to drink tea in expensive restaurants

To generate new business ideas and expand his empire, Dhirubhai Ambani would hang out with wealthy businessmen. He used to have tea at expensive restaurants to network and learn about the industry.