Who is Vikram Salgaocar? Meet Mukesh Ambani “Favorite” Nephew and the Eldest Ambani Grandchild

The internet has been buzzing with viral snippets from a grand wedding celebration that has brought India’s most powerful business family together once again. The man at the center of the festivities is Vikram Salgaocar, the eldest nephew of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

While the Ambani siblings—Akash, Isha, and Anant—are frequently in the spotlight, Vikram has historically maintained a low profile. Here is everything you need to know about the man whose wedding has become the latest social media sensation.

Family Roots: The Eldest Grandchild of Dhirubhai Ambani

Vikram Salgaocar holds a special place in the family tree as the eldest grandchild of the late Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani. Born on October 25, 1984—coinciding with the Gujarati New Year—his birth was celebrated as a milestone for the patriarch.

He is the son of Deepti Salgaocar (Mukesh and Anil Ambani’s younger sister) and Dattaraj Salgaocar, a prominent Goa-based industrialist. The union of his parents was a merging of two close-knit families; Dattaraj and Mukesh Ambani were childhood friends who grew up in the same building, Usha Kiran, in Mumbai.

Educational Background and Elite Career

Vikram’s professional journey reflects a blend of global exposure and domestic business leadership.

• Schooling: He completed his junior college at Jai Hind College in Mumbai.
• Higher Education: He moved to the United States to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
• Professional Start: He began his career in 2007 as an Associate with the global consulting giant McKinsey & Company in New Jersey.
• Reliance Connection: Between 2010 and 2013, he served as a Business Development Manager at Reliance Entertainment.

Current Business Ventures

Today, Vikram is a seasoned businessman in his own right. Since 2018, he has served as a Director at V.M. Salgaocar Hotels and Resorts Private Limited. His family’s business portfolio in Goa is extensive, including high-end properties such as:

• The Goa Marriott Resort & Spa
• Fairfield by Marriott Goa
• Blue Turtle Beach Restaurant

The Salgaocar family is also legendary for its contribution to Indian sports, specifically through the iconic Salgaocar Football Club based in Goa.

The Viral Wedding: A Family Reunion

The recent viral videos have captured rare, intimate moments of the Ambani family. Notable attendees included Nita Ambani and Radhika Merchant, both seen in exquisite ethnic attire. A particularly touching moment from the pre-wedding celebrations involved 91-year-old Kokilaben Ambani, who reportedly sang a traditional family song to bless her grandson, underscoring the deep emotional bond they share.

Despite his family’s immense wealth and fame, Vikram has largely avoided the “glitz and glam” of the media, focusing instead on managing his family’s diverse business interests between India and the United States.