Did you know Mukesh Ambani doesn’t just dominate in telecom and retail with Jio Cinema and Smart Bazaar, but he's also the largest mango exporter in the world?
Yes, you read that right! Motabhai’s 600-acre mango orchard in Gujarat is the largest in Asia.
So, how did he go from refining crude oil to farming mangoes? Here's the fascinating story:
Back in 1997, when Reliance's Jamnagar Crude Oil Refinery was being built, there were concerns about pollution and environmental damage.
This $6 billion refinery was facing serious threats even before it started. But Ambani saw an opportunity in this crisis.
He owned the land around the refinery and decided to turn it into a green belt.
Not just with any trees, but with over 127 different varieties of mango trees.
More than 100,000 mango trees were planted, transforming the area into the largest mango orchard in Asia.
This is how Motabhai turned a potential disaster into a fruitful business opportunity.
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This post was originally shared by Sanjay Kathuria, CFA on Linkedin.