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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Who is owner of 43-floor building near Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia, its special because...
(File) Mumbai: You must have seen the images of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia, which is located on the Mumbai's Altamount Road. Home to some of the most expensive buildings in India, the famous road of Mumbai is a tourist attraction for the city. However, do you know who is the owner of the long building near the 27-storey Antilia often seen in the viral images? Near the luxurious building of Mikesh Ambani's Antilia stands a luxury tower, whose name is Lodha Altamount. Taller than Mukesh Ambani's Antilia, the special building has 43 floors and was built by the Lodha Group. Why is Lodha Altamount special? The Lodha Altamount is special because it offers one apartment per floor for maximum privacy. In addition to this, the building has world-class amenities like a gym, swimming pool, private cinema, boardroom, and even an art-filled lobby with a Picasso painting, making it a luxurious place to live. Who built Lodha Altamount? Talking about its history, the famous Lodha Altamount was built on the land where the old US Consulate, known as Washington House was one located. The Lodha Group bought that land in 2012 and made it a luxurious residential buildings. Designed by German architect Hadi Teherani and features a modern glass façade, the Lodha Altamount is one of the most expensive residential buildings in India, with flats sold for over Rs 100 crore. Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia Vs Lodha Altamount Readers should note that while both Antilia and Lodha Altamount are symbols of wealth and status, they are very different in purpose. On one hand, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia is a private home for the Ambani family, while Lodha Altamount is a residential tower for the ultra-rich families. Together, they show how Altamount Road has become a showcase of India's luxury real estate.
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Who was owner of land on which Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia is built? Ambanis bought the land for only Rs...
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia (File) Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia: If you know about luxurious house of India, you would also know about Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia which is one of the most luxurious residences in the world. Valued at an astonishing Rs 15,000 crore, the opulent mansion of the Ambani family was designed by the American architecture firm Perkins and Will. Built at an estimated cost of $2 billion (around Rs 17,400 crore), the luxurious home is packed with top-tier features like a fully equipped gym, spa, multiple swimming pools, a theater, lush terrace gardens, a private temple, and even a dedicated health center. But do you know how much Mukesh Ambani paid for the land on which this grand residence stands? Here's a look at the fascinating history behind the plot where Antilia was built. How Mukesh Ambani brought land for Antilia AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament made a statement claiming that the land on which Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's luxurous building, Antilia was built originally belonged to a Waqf trust and billionaire Mukesh Ambani brought it for his dream home. As per multiple media reports, it is being suggested that the property on which Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia is built was donated to the Waqf Board back. The report also said that the land was donated by Kareem Bhai Ibrahim in 1986, which was later brought by Mukesh Ambani in 2012. The reports also say that original owner of the land, Kareem Bhai Ibrahim had allegedly given the land for religious, education and orphanage purposes, but breaking the rules, the land was sold to Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani for commercial purpose (building his home) at a rate of Rs 21 crore. What is Waqf board's claim on Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia? The land deal related to Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's Antilia came into controversy due to the Waqf Board's claim, which quoted a Action Taken Report (ATR) which was presented in the Maharashtra Assembly. Notably, the ATR has said that the property of the Waqf Board cannot be sold for private use but only for the mentioned reason.
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Pakistan's most expensive house is worth Rs..., no match for Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia, its name is...
Pakistan's most expensive house Pakistan's most expensive house: You must have heard several stories about the poverty in Pakistan but can you image how the luxurious the most expensive house of Pakistan is? At a time when Pakistan faces economic and political troubles, this house stands out for its sheer luxury. Many even compare it to Mukesh Ambani's Antilia. Here's a look at what makes this the most expensive house in Pakistan. What are the luxuries at Royal Palace House, Pakistan? Blending the unique styles of Mughal and modern architecture, the Royal Palace of Pakistan has a state-of-the-art gym, a luxurious theater, a comfortable lounge area, and a roomy garage, with all the high-end features enabled. Touted as the most expensive house in Pakistan with a whopping price tag of Pakistani Rupee (PKR) 125 crore. Where is Pakistan's most expensive house located? Pakistan's most expensive house, known as the 10-kanal Royal Palace House is an impressive home that has a reported price of PKR 125 crore. The stunning mansion highlights Gulberg's (a city in Pakistan's Lahore) reputation as a hub of grandeur and exclusivity. With 10 beautiful bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and expansive outdoor spaces including lush gardens and serene waterfalls, the amazing 10-kanal Royal Palace House highlights Gulberg's (a city in Pakistan's Lahore) reputation. What's the price of Pakistan's most expensive house? Reportedly priced at Rs 381095353 in Indian currency, the the 10-kanal Royal Palace House is undoubtedly the most expensive house of Pakistan. Comparison to Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia When compared to Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 crore Antilia, their home is no match for the 10-kanal Royal Palace House.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai's street where Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's billions didn't count and 'noisy' celebrities aren't welcome
Live Events The club that said no Money talks, refinement shouts louder (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In Mumbai, a city that feeds on ambition, there is still one address where just being rich is not enough. Pedder Road , home to the country's top tycoons, quietly reminds the city that old social rules still hold on Mumbai, Munch and Market with Chintan Vasani on Instagram, journalist Vishal Bhargava gave a rare look at this zone where money alone cannot buy you Road is dotted with mansions and towers. From one window, you might spot the Tata chairman's residence. Next door, Mukesh Ambani's Antilia looms over the skyline. Yet this is not Bandra. Bhargava explained, 'Pedder Road, you have the rich and the super rich. In one building where the TATA chairman stays, next to that is Antilia, where Mukesh Ambani stays. So Bandra has celebrities, here celebrities struggle to buy a home. Many societies don't want Bollywood actors . They think of them as a nuisance.'The idea is simple. Fame is noise. Residents here want quiet. If a star wants to buy a flat, they might find hidden barriers at every some, it goes beyond housing. The Willingdon Club stands as a century-old marker of the city's hush-hush elite circles. Bhargava revealed, 'They do not like Bollywood actors, but do not like anybody who they think is not sophisticated and refined.'Then he gave an example that says it all. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala , India's Big Bull, turned Rs 5,000 into $5.5 billion. He tried three times to join the Willingdon Club. Every time, the answer was no. Bhargava put it plain, 'So, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the billionaire stock investor, tried to get membership into the Willington club three times, all three times they rejected him. So it's not that you have money, it's that money is not enough in Peddar Road, you need to have something more than money. The rich and famous can be a disqualification, rich and super rich give you a chance, but rich and sophisticated have better odds than rich and famous good one.'Jhunjhunwala, often called India's Warren Buffett, knew markets better than most. But in Pedder Road, refinement beats reputation. Bhargava said, 'They don't want the loud, they want the refined.'The message is clear. In Pedder Road, loud fame is frowned upon. Quiet lineage is Road's snob value has deep roots. Back in 1879, it was named after W. G. Pedder, Bombay's municipal commissioner. Today, the official name is Dr Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg, honouring the founder of the Indian Medical Association and the first mayor of Bombay after Independence. Most Mumbaikars still call it Pedder stretch begins just past Kemps Corner's flyover and climbs through one of the city's oldest elite zones before ending near Haji Ali
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
As Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant celebrate their first anniversary, here's a look back at one of India's grandest weddings
It's hard to believe it's already been a year since Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tied the knot in what many dubbed 'India's own royal wedding.' On 12 July 2024, Mumbai witnessed a spectacle of unmatched scale, hosted across the towering Antilia residence and the sprawling Jio Convention Centre. The groom, Anant, youngest son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani, married Radhika, daughter of Viren Merchant, a respected figure in India's healthcare industry. From the outset, it was made clear that this wasn't going to be just another celebrity wedding. The New York Times even described it as 'Indias' own Gilded Age.' The wedding celebrations began months before the big day. In early March 2024, guests flew to Jamnagar, Gujarat, for the first pre-wedding celebration; an extravagant three-day affair hosted at Vantara, the family's animal rescue sanctuary. Guests were asked to dress in 'jungle fever' attire, fitting for the lush, forested surroundings. On stage, the who's who of Bollywood entertained: Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rihanna, no less, who performed her first full-length concert in eight years. Then in May, the celebrations quite literally took off, on a Mediterranean cruise with 1,200 friends and family. Surprise performances from the Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, and Pitbull lit up the evenings. It felt more like a music festival than a pre-wedding party. In every event leading up to the wedding, Radhika Merchant's outfits shined just as bright. For her haldi ceremony, she wore a dupatta made of real marigolds and jasmine buds. Just imagine: 90 marigold blooms and thousands of jasmine petals, woven together by hand. At the sangeet, she wore a golden Manish Malhotra lehenga, embellished with over 25,000 Swarovski crystals. For one of the cruise events, she donned a futuristic gold gown by Grace Ling, made using aerospace aluminium technology. And in what many fans called a poetic gesture, Radhika wore a custom gown by Robert Wun, printed with a love letter from Anant written to her on her 22nd birthday. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, that look became one of the most talked-about fashion moments of the year. On the wedding day itself, Radhika's lehenga, designed by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, showcased Gujarati tradition in all its glory. The intricate zardozi, the five-metre head veil, the 'AR' monogram brooch (for Anant-Radhika), every detail was symbolic. Her post-wedding lehenga was a true work of art: hand-painted across 12 Italian canvas panels by celebrated artist Jayasri Burman, featuring mythological motifs, animals (especially elephants), and celestial figures representing the couple. So, how much did it all cost? Estimates suggest the Ambanis spent between $600 million to $1 billion, an eye-watering figure by any standard, but just 0.5% of their total net worth. For perspective, many Indian families typically spend 5–15% of their net worth on a wedding. Twelve months on, the Ambani-Merchant wedding continues to linger in public imagination.
