Introduction
Radhika Merchant is a member of the board of directors of Encore Healthcare. She is the daughter of Shaila Merchant and Viren Merchant who is an Indian Businessman ( CEO of Encore Healthcare). Radhika become popular after she gets engaged to Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani. She loves classical dance so she also took training in the classical dance form Bharatnatyam from Guru Bhavana Thakar at Shree Nibha Arts.
Who is Radhika Merchant?
Radhika Merchant is the director of Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd. She is popularly known as Anant Ambani’s girlfriend and the couple got engaged. Hence, she would be daughter-in-law of the Ambani Family. Radhika is quite popular with her fashion sense and styles as she has been observed a number of times with luxurious accessories and designer outfits.
Radhika Merchant Biography
Radhika Merchant was born on 18 December 1994 (age 28 years, as of 2022). She belongs to a Hindu Gujarati family which hails from Kutch, Gujarat. She was raised in Bombay, Maharashtra, where she was born. She did her schooling in Mumbai and for further studies, she went to New York, US. She practices Hinduism and by caste, she is a Kutch Bhatia.
Radhika Merchant’s Physical Appearance
Radhika has a beautiful personality with 5 feet 4 inches ( approx. ) height and her weight is around 55 kg ( approx. ). Her hair color is black and the color of her eyes is also black. Her figure measurements are 32-26-32 ( approx. ). The size of the shoes she wears is 7( US ) ( approx. ). She resembles her mother ( Shaila Merchant ) mostly.
Radhika Merchant’s Education
Radhika attended the Cathedral, John Connon School, and then Ecole Mondiale World School in Mumbai for her formal education. She received an International Baccalaureate diploma after graduating from B D Somani International School. She then went to New York, US to continue her education. She pursued her bachelor’s degree in politics and economics at New York University. She also got trained in Bharatnatyam classical dance form at Shree Nibha Arts from the Guru Bhavna Thakar.
Radhika Merchant Family
Radhika Merchant is a member of a Hindu Gujarati family hailing from Kutch, Gujarat. Her mother’s name is Shaila Merchant who is the managing director of the pharmaceutical company, and her father’s name is Viren Merchant, who is the CEO of Encore Healthcare. Her mother is also a businesswoman.
She has a younger sister also named Anjali Merchant who is also a businesswoman. She is the director at Encore Pharmaceutical and she also co-founded Dryfix, which is a network of hair styling and hair treatment club offering special treatments to its customers. Her grandfather’s name is Ajitkumar Gordhandas Merchant who was also a businessman.
Radhika father also serves as a director for ZYG Pharma Private Limites, Sai Darshan Business Centres Private Limited, Encore Natural Polymers Private Limited, Encore Business Centre Private Limited, and Encore Polymers Products Private Limited.
Professional Career of Radhika Merchant
She is a businesswoman. She interned as a corporate strategy consultant at Cedar Consultants in Mumbai from 2016 June to 2016 August after completing her education. She started working out for the firms ‘Desai & Dewanji’ and ‘India First’. Later, in 2017, she joined Isprava. Isprava is redefining the idea of a location to spend vacations in the countryside by building luxurious residences and villas. As their new sales manager, Radhika was pleased to work in a position where she could make a major impact. In 2016 also became a member of the board of directors of Encore Healthcare.
Additionally, she works for an NGO that deals with providing volunteers in exchange for donations and labor. She has also participated in CSR initiatives for her father’s business because she has a strong interest in social services. Radhika is about to embark on a lucrative career in the business world. She is a classical dancer also.
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani Relationship
Radhika Merchant got engaged to Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, and Nita Ambani, the chairmen of Reliance Industries, on December 29, 2022. The Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, served as the venue for the event. Anant Ambani is the head of the energy wing of Reliance Industries Ltd, and he is also serving as a board member at jio platforms and Reliance retail ventures. Anant Ambani and she have not yet made their wedding date public.
Radhika Merchant on Social Media
Radhika is not so much active on social media. She gained popularity after her engagement with Anant Ambani. Although she loves to keep her life private for personal reasons and for security reasons as well. As a result, she does not have a huge fan following on her social media profiles.
Radhika Merchant’s Net Worth
Radhika Merchant’s net worth is between 8 crores to 10 crores. As the famous businessman Viren Merchant’s daughter, she has the means to accomplish great things. She and her family reside in their own mansion in Mumbai, and they have a net worth of about 755 crores. With the money her business brings in, Radhika can afford to live a luxurious lifestyle. Along with having a lot of possessions, Radhika can also drive several expensive cars.
Some Facts about Radhika Merchant
- Radhika’s family is from Kutchi Bhatia Caste.
- She is often spotted at family events of Ambani’s. She played the most part in Isha Ambani’s wedding and attended all the ceremonies.
- She loves all kinds of sports and is a fitness freak.
- She is known to be caffeine addicted and loves chocolate.
- She is an animal lover. She owns a foundation that aims at the welfare and upbringing of animals.
- She played a big character in developing her father’s company at an unprecedented rate.
- Her favorite cuisine is Italian.
- Radhika favorite travel destinations are Alibaugh, Italy, and Florence.
- She had her training in Bharatnatyam classical dance form at Shree Nibha Arts under the Guru Bhavanna Thakar.
- She spectacular arangetram ceremony was hosted by Nita and Mukesh Ambani in June 2022 at Mumbai’s Jio world center. An Indian classical dancer’s rigorous training in the discipline concludes with the arangetram ceremony, which is their first on-stage performance.
- She is an occasional drinker also.
- Her favorite singer is lady gaga.
- Radhika’s favorite movie series is Pirates of the Caribbean, step up.
- Her favorite TV shows are The secret life of 4, 5, and 6 years old, Game of Thrones, and The Big Bang Theory.
- Her hobbies are trekking and swimming.
FAQs
Radhika Merchant is the daughter of famous business tycoon Viren Merchant who is the CEO of Encore Healthcare. She is the fiance of Anant Ambani who is the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani.
Anant and Radhika have not revealed their marriage date publicly but according to some sources they are planning to get married in March 2024.
Radhika is a businesswoman. She is a member of the board of directors in Encore Healthcare and she works for NGO also.
Yes, she is a trained classical dancer in Bharatnatyam classical dance form.
Radhika Merchant is 28 years old ( as of 2022 ). She was born on 18 December 1994.