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Thane-Borivali Tunnel Project

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Thane Borivali Tunnel project. 

This Twin Tube Tunnel between Thane and Borivali, to be set up at an estimated cost of ₹ 16,600 crore, will pass below Sanjay Gandhi National Park and create a direct connection between Western Express Highway on the Borivali side and Thane Ghodbander Road on the Thane side. The total length of the project is 11.8 km.

It will reduce the journey from Thane to Borivali by 12 Km with a saving of about 1 hour in travel time.

Goregaon-Mulund Link Road

The PM will lay the foundation stone for tunnel work at Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) Project worth over ₹ 6300 crore.

The GMLR envisages road connectivity from Western Express Highway at Goregaon to Eastern Express Highway at Mulund.

The total length of the GMLR is approximately 6.65 kilometres and will provide direct connectivity for Western suburbs with the new proposed airport at Navi Mumbai and Pune Mumbai Expressway.

Kalyan Yard Remodelling and Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Kalyan Yard Remodelling and Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai. Kalyan Yard will help in the segregation of long distance and suburban traffic.

The remodelling will increase the yard's capacity to handle more trains, reducing congestion and improving the efficiency of train operations. The Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal in Navi Mumbai will be built in an area of more than 32,600 sq mtrs.

It will provide additional employment opportunities to the local people and will cater as an additional terminal for handling cement and other commodities.

New platforms at LTT & CSMT

PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the New Platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Extension of Platform no 10 & 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Station.

The new longer platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus can accommodate longer trains, allowing for more passengers per train and improving the station's capacity to handle increased traffic.

Platforms 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Station have been extended by 382 metres with a cover shed and washable apron. It will help in the augmentation of trains up to 24 coaches, thus increasing the number of passengers carried.

Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan

The Prime Minister will also launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana with an outlay of around ₹ 5,600 crore.

It is a transformative internship programme aimed at addressing youth unemployment by providing opportunities for skill enhancement and industry exposure for youth aged 18 to 30 years.

Indian Newspaper Society towers

PM Modi will also visit the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Secretariat at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai to inaugurate the INS Towers.

The new building will fulfil the evolving needs of Members of INS for a modern and efficient office space in Mumbai, which would serve as the nerve centre for the newspaper industry in Mumbai.

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Traffic restrictions announced ahead of PM Modi's Mumbai visit | Check details

Today, the prime minister will inaugurate a slew of projects, including lines 2a and 7 of the mumbai metro..

On Thursday, prime minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai to inaugurate a slew of projects, including Lines 2A and 7 of the Mumbai Metro. The city's traffic police have, therefore, put in place traffic restrictions, and appealed to commuters to plan their journey accordingly.

Also Read: BMC razes varsity compound to make parking lot for PM’s meeting

The Mumbai Traffic Police gave the following details on its Twitter handle :

(1.) From 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm, slow moving South-bound traffic is expected on the Western Express Highway (towards Bandra East). From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm, slow moving North-bound traffic is likely on the Western Express Highway (towards Andheri).

(2.) Towards Colaba, the movement of vehicles will be slow from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm, and towards Dahisar from 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm.

(3.) From 12 pm to 9 pm, heavy vehicles will not be allowed on any road in the Western Suburb of the financial capital, including on the Western Express Highway (WEH).

(4.) Those driving from WEH/Worli Sea Link, and going through the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) premises towards Kurla, shall take the road to MMRDA Junction, and proceed through Dharavi T Junction towards Kurla and Eastern Express Highway (EEH).

(5.) For Kurla, drivers coming from Saint Dyaneshwar Marg through BKC premises Income Tax Junction shall move along Guru Nanak Hospital-Jagat Vidya Mandir Junction-Kala Nagar Junction and through Dharavi Junction.

(6.) To go to Kurla from Kherwadi area through BKC premises, commuters shall take a U-turn from Valmiki Nagar and proceed through Government Colony -Kalanagar Junction-Dharavi T Junction.

(7.) Vehicles coming from Razzak and Surve Junction through BKC premises, and going to WEH, Dharavi and Worli Sea Link, shall CST Road, University Main Gate, Ambedkar Junction and Hansbhurga Junction.

(8.) Vehicles moving through EEH from Chunabhatti through BKC connector, shall move through NSE Junction-Income Tax Junction-Family Court Junction-MMRDA Junction.

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Inauguration of twin tunnels, new platforms and more: Here's what PM Modi's visit to Mumbai entails

At 5:30 pm the prime minister will attend a function at the NESCO Exhibition Centre to inaugurate developmental projects linked to transportation and connectivity in the financial capital read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will visit Mumbai to inaugurate developmental projects worth Rs 29,400 crore.

He will attend the foundation stone laying ceremony at Goregaon’s NESCO Exhibition Centre, government officials said. The prime minister will also attend other programs in the city.

Meanwhile, the BJP-led Mahayuti swept the Legislative Council polls on Friday by winning nine out of 10 seats. This is the first noteworthy victory won by the alliance after a poor show in the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi’s schedule in Mumbai

At 5:30 pm the prime minister will attend a function at the NESCO Exhibition Centre to inaugurate developmental projects linked to transportation and connectivity in the financial capital

PM Modi will also launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana in Mumbai

Following the function at NESCO, PM Modi will pay a visit to the Indian News Service (INS) Secretariat at 7 pm in Bandra Kurla Complex

The PM will lay the foundation stones of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) Thane-Borivali and the BMC’s Goregaon Mulund Link Road projects, both with twin tunnels. He will lay the foundation stone for Central Railway’s Kalyan yard remodelling and the Gati Shakti MultiModal Cargo Terminal at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai. He will dedicate to the nation new platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and extension of platforms 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

An MMRDA spokesperson said the Thane- Borivali Tunnel Project is being built at Rs 16,600 crore, adding the twin tube tunnels passing under Sanjay Gandhi National Park will create a direct connection between Western Express Highway at Borivali and Ghodbunder Road in Thane.

The 11.8-kilometer-long Borivali Thane Link Road will reduce the journey from Thane to Borivali by 12 kilometres and save one hour in travel time, he added.

“The twin tunnels of the Rs 6,300 crore Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project will connect the Western Express Highway at Goregaon to the Eastern Express Highway at Mulund. The project will bring down the travel time to 25 minutes from the current 75 minutes,” a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said.

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PM Modi to unveil mega infra projects worth Rs 29,400 crore in Mumbai today

Pm modi will launch, dedicate to the nation, and lay foundation stones for various infrastructure projects worth rs 29,400 crore in mumbai, including two key twin tunnel projects..

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• PM to lay foundation stones for Thane-Borivali Tunnel, Goregaon-Mulund Link Road
• Will dedicate new platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
• Infra projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore to be launched in total

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Saturday to launch, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones for various projects worth over Rs 29,400 crore, officials said.

Among the key projects for which he will lay the foundation stones are the twin tunnel projects of Thane-Borivali and the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road.

The Thane-Borivali Tunnel project, constructed at Rs 16,600 crores, will create a direct connection between the Western Express Highway at Borivali and Thane Ghodbunder Road. It will reduce the journey from Thane to Borivali by 12 km, saving about 1 hour in travel time, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.

The Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR), worth over Rs 6,300 crore, will connect the Western Express Highway at Goregaon to the Eastern Express Highway at Mulund. It will reduce travel time from 75 minutes to 25 minutes.

“He will also lay the foundation stone for Central Railway’s Kalyan yard remodelling and the Gati Shakti MultiModal Cargo Terminal at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai. Additionally, he will dedicate new platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and the extension of platforms 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to the nation,” news agency PTI quoted an official as saying.

This revamped terminus can accommodate longer trains, allowing more passengers per train and improving the station’s capacity to handle increased traffic. It will help in the augmentation of trains up to 24 coaches, thus increasing the number of passengers carried, the PM’s office added.

PM Modi is also expected to launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, a transformative internship program aimed at addressing youth unemployment, with an outlay of around Rs 5,600 crore.

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Modi in Mumbai: Ahead of PM's visit on Friday, traffic diversions issued in South Bombay, Andheri; check routes here

The mumbai traffic police announced the diversions via twitter..

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Mumbai on Friday to flag off the Vande Bharat Express at the Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and his meeting and interaction with the Dawoodi-Bohra community in Marol, Andheri, the Mumbai traffic police has announced road closures and have suggested alternative routes.

The roads leading to the Eastern Freeway, P. D'Mello Road, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road will be regulated and controlled from 2.45 pm to 4.15 pm.

In order to streamline traffic and to avoid inconvenience to people in general, traffic on entire Marol Church Road (and side roads of Marol Church road), Airport Road Metro Station junction, Andheri-Ghatkopar/Kurla Road and Elevated Airport Road from Vile Parle (East) traffic will be controlled and regulated from 4.30 pm- 6:30 pm.

The Traffic Police has released a list of alternative routes for roads towards Eastern Freeway

1) Vehicles from CSMT Junction going towards Chembur through Eastern Free Way shall proceed through D.N. Road towards Sir J.J. Flyover Bridge.

2) Vehicles from Churchgate Railway Station going towards Chembur through Eastern Free Way shall proceed through Veer Nariman Road towards the CTO junction.

3) Vehicles from Cuffe Parade or Navy Nagar may use Nathalal Parekh Marg.

4) Vehicles from Vashi going towards CSMT, Colaba, Churchgate may use the Eastern Expressway instead of the freeway.

For the Marol- Andheri area, alternative roads are as follows:

(1) Andheri-Ghatkopar Kurla Road Vehicles proceeding through Andheri Kurla road from Sakinaka Junction shall go straight via Sakivihar road through Milind Nagar, L&T. Gate No. 8 by taking a left turn via J.V.L.R to Western Express Highway.

(2) Traffic from Bohra Colony to Andheri Kurla Road via Marol Church will be diverted to Andheri - Kurla Road via Marol Pipeline from Kadam Wadi.

(3) Traffic from Bohra Colony to Marol Maroshi Road via Marol Church Road will take a left turn at Star Poultry Farm Marol Church Road and go straight through Marol Gaon Road under Marol Village and take a left turn near Savla General Store towards Marol Maroshi Road.

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PM Modi’s Mumbai Visit Today: Traffic to be Hit in Some Parts | Check Advisory, Which Routes to Avoid

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Edited By: Saurabh Verma

Last Updated: January 19, 2023, 00:17 IST

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The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation Mumbai Metro Rail Lines 2A & 7, worth around Rs 12,600 crores. (File photo/PTI)

Mumbai Traffic Police said there would be slow movement of traffic on South bound carriageway from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm and North bound carriageway of the Western Express Highway from 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm

Traffic movement on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai is likely to be affected on Thursday in view of an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain present. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 38,800 crores during his one-day visit.

Mumbai Traffic Police said there would be slow movement of traffic on South bound carriageway from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm and North bound carriageway of the Western Express Highway from 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm.

A few roads have been closed to traffic. On other roads, traffic will be diverted ahead of the prime minister’s visit. Roads leading to and from Bandra Kurla Complex and Gundavali Metro station are likely to remain affected on January 19. People have been advised to plan commute accordingly.

“Due to planned public function in BKC & Gundavali Metro station tomorrow, expect slow movement of traffic on South bound carriageway from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm and North bound carriageway of WEH from 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm. Citizens are advised to plan commute accordingly,” Mumbai Traffic Police tweeted.

Due to planned public function in BKC & Gundavali Metro station tomorrow, expect slow movement of traffic on South bound carriageway from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm and North bound carriageway of WEH from 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm.Citizens are advised to plan commute accordingly. — Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) January 18, 2023

Flying Activities Banned in Areas in Vicinity of PM Modi’s Event Venue

Flying activities will not be allowed under the limits of police stations at Bandra Kurla Complex and nearby areas in Mumbai on Thursday in the view of PM’s visit. The prime minister is scheduled to attend a function to be held on the MMRDA grounds in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), an upscale commercial hub.

Flying activities including the use of drones, paragliders, and remote-controlled micro-light aircraft will not be allowed from noon till midnight under the jurisdictions of four police stations, namely BKC, Andheri, Meghwadi, and Jogeshwari on Thursday, the Mumbai Police said in an order on Wednesday.

“Terrorist or Anti-Social elements may attack using the drone, paragliders, remote control micro-light aircraft, etc. hence such flying activities are banned for the day. There is every likelihood of the breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity and also there is a grave danger to human life, health, safety and injury to public property on that account,” the order said, PTI reported.

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The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation Mumbai Metro Rail Lines 2A & 7, worth around Rs 12,600 crores. The metro line 2A connecting Dahisar E and DN Nagar (yellow line) is around 18.6 Km long, while metro line 7 connecting Andheri E – Dahisar E (red line) is around 16.5 Km long. The foundation stone of these lines was also laid by the Prime Minister in 2015.

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of seven sewage treatment plants, which will be built at a cost of around Rs 17,200 crores. These sewage treatment plants will be set up in Malad, Bhandup, Versova, Ghatkopar, Bandra, Dharavi and Worli. They will have a combined capacity of around 2,460 MLD. He will also lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

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PM Modi to hold roadshow in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on May 15; here's traffic advisory

The mumbai traffic police said no vehicles will be allowed on lbs road from gandhi nagar junction to naupada junction and on mahul-ghatkopar road from meghraj juntion to rb kadam junction from 2 pm to 10 pm..

PM Modi to embark on Mumbai visit today, to lay foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 29,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra today.

This will be Narendra Modi’s first visit to Mumbai since taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on June 9, following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s victory in the Lok Sabha polls.

Around 5:30 p.m., the Prime Minister will arrive at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, where he will launch, dedicate to the nation, and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects related to the road, railways, and ports sector worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.

At approximately 7 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will visit the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Secretariat at G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai to inaugurate the INS Towers. The new INS building will fulfil the evolving needs of INS members for a modern and efficient office space in Mumbai, serving as the nerve centre for the newspaper industry in the city.

The Prime Minister is also set to lay the foundation stone for tunnel work at the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) Project, worth over Rs 6,300 crore.

The GMLR envisages road connectivity from the Western Express Highway at Goregaon to the Eastern Express Highway at Mulund. The total length of the GMLR is approximately 6.65 kilometres and will provide direct connectivity for the Western suburbs to the new proposed airport at Navi Mumbai and the Pune-Mumbai Expressway.

Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the Kalyan Yard Remodelling and Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai. The Kalyan Yard will help in the segregation of long-distance and suburban traffic.

The remodelling will increase the yard’s capacity to handle more trains, reducing congestion and improving the efficiency of train operations. The Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal in Navi Mumbai will be built on an area of more than 32,600 sq m and will provide additional employment opportunities to the local people, serving as an additional terminal for handling cement and other commodities.

The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the new platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and the extension of Platforms No. 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Station. The new, longer platforms at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus can accommodate longer trains, allowing for more passengers per train and improving the station’s capacity to handle increased traffic. Platforms No. 10 and 11 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Station have been extended by 382 meters with a cover shed and washable apron, augmenting the trains to up to 24 coaches and thus increasing passenger capacity.

Prime Minister Modi will also launch the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana with an outlay of around Rs 5,600 crore. This transformative internship program aims to address youth unemployment by providing opportunities for skill enhancement and industry exposure for youth aged 18 to 30 years.

Routes To Avoid Traffic During PM Modi’s Visit To Mumbai

Alternate routes for Mumbaikars to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

With PM Narendra Modi set for a roadshow in Ghatkopar on Wednesday, May 15, the Mumbai traffic police announced restrictions to facilitate the event. The roadshow, covering a 2.5 km distance from 8 pm onwards, will commence from Shreyas Cinema on LBS Marg and conclude at Gandhi Market. This event is in support of BJP's Mihir Kotecha, who is contesting from the Mumbai North East constituency.

To manage this, the traffic police have announced closures along the route. LBS Road from Gandhi Nagar Junction to Naupada Junction and Mahul-Ghatkopar Road from Meghraj Junction to RB Kadam Junction will be closed for all vehicles in both directions from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Additionally, several connecting roads may also be affected, including Andheri-Ghatkopar Link Road from Ghatkopar Junction to Sakinaka Junction, Gulati Petrol Pump Junction on Hiranandani Kailash Complex Road, Golibar Road, and Ghatkopar Metro Station (West) towards Sarvodaya Junction.

In light of these closures, commuters are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. The Mumbai Traffic Police recommends utilizing Eastern Express Highway, Western Express Highway, Andheri-Kurla Road, Saki Vihar Road, MIDC Central Road, Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, Sion-Bandra Link Road, and Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road.

For a clearer understanding of the rally route, please refer to the attached map screenshots and plan your travel accordingly for tomorrow. Modi's itinerary includes addressing rallies in Dindori and Kalyan before making his way to Ghatkopar for the roadshow.

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PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai today, Metro Lines 2A and 7 to be inaugurated

Cm eknath shinde and deputy cm devendra fadnavis set to visit davos to attend world economic forum between january 15 and 19, may change their plan..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on January 19 for the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai Metro’s 5.96-km stretch between Central Park and Belapur stations, according to sources. The 35-km stretch of Mumbai Metro’s 2A and 7 lines is also likely to be commissioned in PM Modi’s presence on the same day, they said.

However, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are scheduled to visit Davos to attend the World Economic Forum between January 15 and 19. There is buzz that they may come back early for the Metro inauguration event or change their plan to visit Davos, which is expected to bring investment opportunities for Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which constructed the elevated Mumbai Metro 2A and 7 lines, is struggling to get a confirmation of dates from the government about the inauguration of these lines, as per sources.

Both these Metro lines pass through Link Road and Western Express Highway (WEH) and are expected to reduce traffic from these major roads as well as help reduce crowding in existing suburban local train services.

In April 2022, then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray flagged off the first phase of the 2A and 7 lines, the 20-km stretch from Dhanukarwadi (Kamran Nagar) to Aarey Colony in the western suburbs of Mumbai. On average, this stretch is drawing 25,000 ridership daily.

Once the entire stretch of these two lines with 30 stations and a 35-km elevated corridor becomes operational, it can carry nearly 3 lakh passengers per day, according to officials of Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL), which takes care of the metro rail’s operation and maintenance.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has seemingly stolen some of the attention away from the lavish Ambani wedding in Mumbai this weekend.

While guests on the star-studded wedding invitation list — which includes names such as Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, and John Cena — make their way to the ceremony, they will be greeted by posters bearing the face of the prime minister, who is in the area to kick off a project.

"Heartfelt welcome to India's beloved and respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai," the posters lining the way to the event read, per Reuters.

Keshav Upadhye, the chief spokesperson for Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the state of Maharashtra, said the posters had been put up by some "excited party workers," not the party itself, per Reuters.

After months of headline-making pre-wedding celebrations, Anant Ambani — the son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani — and Radhika Merchant were married early Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre.

While it's not certain whether Modi will attend the wedding celebrations, it is thought he may briefly make an appearance.

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Activities are scheduled for July 13, and the reception is set to take place on July 14.

Modi's potential presence at the event, which has drawn criticism from locals , could cause backlash from the opposition and the public, as the 73-year-old leader has previously been accused of being too close to business tycoons like the Ambanis.

Modi, who was recently reelected for a third term in office , has denied such allegations.

Mukesh Ambani is the 11th richest person in the world , with a net worth of $121 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index .

He's the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in a variety of sectors, including petrochemicals, telecom, and energy.

The Ambanis made headlines in 2018 for throwing another huge celebration for the wedding of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal. It included a private Beyoncé concert and high-profile guests such as Nick Jonas and Hillary Clinton.

Earlier this year, the family also hosted an extravagant three-day pre-wedding celebration for Anant's wedding. Tech heavyweights such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg were just two of the 1,200 guests invited.

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