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India.com
15 hours ago
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Mukesh Ambani gives Rs 1510000000 ‘Guru Dakshina' to…, he didn't take admission in IIT-Bombay because…
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, has announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, his alma mater from the 1970s. On Friday, Ambani spent over three hours at the institute, formerly known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT), attending an event to unveil Divine Scientist , the biography of Professor MM Sharma. When speaking of 'Guru Dakshina', Ambani announced the unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to ICT according to the instructions of Prof. Sharma. Why Didn't Mukesh Ambani Choose IIT-Bombay? Ambani said, 'Coming to the UDCT campus always feels like visiting a sacred temple. Professor Sharma, I honor you as my most respected teacher, my guide, and a source of inspiration.' Praising Patil, he added, 'Writing about the life of a great personality like Sharma is an immensely challenging task.' Talking about his decision, Ambani said, 'I chose UDCT over IIT-Bombay.' He shared that his decision became firm after attending Sharma's first lecture. 'I realized he was an alchemist not of metals, but of minds. He possesses the ability to transform curiosity into knowledge, knowledge into commercial value, and both knowledge and commercial value into everlasting wisdom.' Ambani credited Professor Sharma for the growth of India's chemical industry and referred to him as the 'National Guru.' Prof. Sharma impressed upon the policymakers that the only way for India to grow was to unshackle Indian industry from license-permit-raj which will allow Indian players to build scale, reduce dependence on imports and compete globally. 'Like my father Dhirubhai Ambani, he had a burning desire to change Indian industry from scarcity to global leadership,' said Ambani. He further added, 'These two bold visionaries believed that science and technology, in alliance with private entrepreneurship, would open the floodgates of prosperity.' (With Inputs From ANI)
India.com
15 hours ago
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Who was MM Sharma, the teacher of Mukesh Ambani? Reliance chairman calls this man ‘The Guru of…:, he taught Mukesh Ambani to be…
Mukesh Ambani (File) Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd, has pledged an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, his alma mater. Mukesh Ambani is a graduate of ICT from the 1970s. He was there for more than three hours at the institute, formerly known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT), on Friday. The occasion was for the release of the biography of Professor MM Sharma, titled Divine Scientist . Who Was MM Sharma? Crediting the rise of the Indian chemical industry to Sharma's efforts, Ambani, in his speech, referred to him as 'a Rashtra Guru ─ a Guru of Bharat'. Ambani reminisced how the first lecture he attended at UDCT by Professor Sharma motivated him and how Sharma later played the role of quiet architect of India's economic reforms. 'In the 80s, I used to call him a 'Bania Chemical Engineering Professor'—he taught us all to be Banias,' said Ambani. Sharma impressed upon the policymakers that the only way for India to grow was to unshackle Indian industry from license-permit-raj, which would allow Indian players to build scale, reduce dependence on imports and compete globally. 'Like my father Dhirubhai Ambani, he had a burning desire to change Indian industry from scarcity to global leadership,' said Ambani, adding that 'these two bold visionaries believed that science and technology, in alliance with private entrepreneurship, would open the floodgates of prosperity'. While speaking of 'Guru Dakshina', Ambani announced the unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to ICT according to the instructions of Sharma. 'When he tells us something, we just listen. We don't think. He told me 'Mukesh you have to do something big for ICT, and I am very pleased to announce that for Prof Sharma,' Ambani said while referring to the grant. (With Input From Agencies)
India.com
a day ago
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Mukesh Ambani earned his Bachelor's degree from..., its UG, PG fee structure ranges from Rs...
Mukesh Ambani earned his Bachelor's degree from..., its UG, PG fee structure ranges from Rs... Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries, announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, from where he graduated in the 1970s. Ambani spent over three hours on Friday at the institute (ICT), which back then was called the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). He was there to attend the function to publish Professor MM Sharma's biography titled 'Divine Scientist'. He also reminisced how the first lecture he attended at UDCT by Professor Sharma motivated him and how Prof. Sharma later played a role of quiet architect of India's economic reforms. Prof, reported news agency ANI. RIL Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh D. Ambani, is a chemical engineer from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (erstwhile the University Department of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai). He is one of the richest individuals in India and Asia. According to the official website of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India's knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in chemical engineering, chemical technology, applied chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology and bio-processing. In November 2017, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Committee visited ICT and graded with A++ CGPA of 3.77 out of 4. ICT has been ranked amongst the top ten Engineering Institutes of India and 19th amongst the top universities in the country. The university offers different undergraduate, postgraduate, and Phd courses. But do you know its fee structures? The candidates admitted during 2025-26 are required to pay fees as prescribed by the State government (subject to revision by the State Government). The institutional fees to be paid by all the admitted candidates are as follows. These are only indicative figures and are likely to be changed: According to the 2025-26 Handbook of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, for postgraduate courses such as M. Chem. Engg., M. Tech., M. Pharm., and M.E. (Plastic Engineering), the fee structure is as follows: Library Deposit (one-time): Rs 5,000 Academic Fees: Rs 62,750 Other Fees (including contingency): Rs 38,250 Total Fees: Rs 1,06,000 Second Year Fees: Rs. 1,01,000/- *Note: Contingency amount for Masters students admitted under various fellowships will be as per the norms of respective sponsoring funding agencies. Fee Structure for Ph.D. Programmes at ICT for the Academic Year 2025–26: Library Deposit (one-time): Rs 5,000 Academic Fees (1st Year): Rs 51,250 Other Fees (including contingency): Rs 45,000 Total (1st Year): Rs 1,01,250 From the second year onwards, the annual fee is Rs 96,250.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
Mukesh Ambani offers ₹151 cr 'Guru Dakshina' to honour ICT mentor
Ambani reminisced how the first lecture he attended at UDCT by Professor Sharma motivated him and how Sharma later played the role of quiet architect of India's economic reforms Press Trust of India New Delhi Reliance Industries Ltd chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to his alma mater the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. Ambani had graduated from ICT in the 1970s. He spent over three hours on Friday at ICT which back then was called the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) at a function to publish Professor MM Sharma's biography 'Divine Scientist'. Ambani reminisced how the first lecture he attended at UDCT by Professor Sharma motivated him and how Sharma later played the role of quiet architect of India's economic reforms. Sharma impressed upon the policymakers that the only way for India to grow was to unshackle Indian industry from license-permit-raj, which would allow Indian players to build scale, reduce dependence on imports and compete globally. "Like my father Dhirubhai Ambani, he had a burning desire to change Indian industry from scarcity to global leadership," said Ambani, adding that "these two bold visionaries believed that science and technology, in alliance with private entrepreneurship, would open the floodgates of prosperity". Crediting the rise of the Indian chemical industry to Sharma's efforts, Ambani, in his speech, referred to him as 'a Rashtra Guru - a Guru of Bharat'. While speaking of 'Guru Dakshina', Ambani announced the unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to ICT according to the instructions of Sharma. "When he tells us something, we just listen. We don't think. He told me Mukesh you have to do something big for ICT, and I am very pleased to announce that for Prof Sharma," Ambani said while referring to the grant.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Mukesh Ambani's Guru Dakshina: RIL chairman donates Rs 1510000000 to ICT where he studied
Mukesh Ambani's news: India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, recently made a heartfelt donation of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai – the same institute where he studied during the 1970s. This generous move by the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman is being seen as a true gesture of guru dakshina, honouring his teacher and mentor, Professor M M Sharma. Mukesh Ambani Visits His Alma Mater On Friday, Mukesh Ambani spent more than three hours at the Institute of Chemical Technology, formerly known as UDCT (University Department of Chemical Technology). He attended a special event held to launch the biography of Professor M M Sharma, titled Divine Scientist. The event turned emotional and nostalgic as Ambani shared memories from his college days and his first lecture by Prof Sharma. A Tribute to Professor M M Sharma Ambani praised Professor Sharma for being a visionary who played a silent yet powerful role in shaping India's economic future. According to Mukesh Ambani, Prof Sharma believed that India's growth depended on freeing the country's industries from the outdated license and permit system, allowing Indian companies to scale up and compete with the world. 'Just like my father Dhirubhai Ambani, Prof Sharma had a dream of transforming India's industrial landscape from scarcity to global leadership,' said Mukesh Ambani. He added, 'Both these visionaries believed that science and technology, when combined with private entrepreneurship, could bring prosperity to every Indian.' Rs 151 Crore Donation to Institute of Chemical Technology As a mark of respect and gratitude, Mukesh Ambani announced a massive donation of Rs 151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology. The donation is an 'unconditional grant', made entirely on the suggestion of Prof Sharma, who requested Ambani to do something meaningful for the institute. 'When he tells us something, we just listen,' said Ambani. 'Prof Sharma told me, 'Mukesh, you must do something big for ICT.' I am happy to fulfil his wish with this donation.' Professor Sharma – A National Guru Calling him a "Rashtra Guru – a Guru of Bharat", Mukesh Ambani credited Prof Sharma for guiding not only him but also inspiring the rise of India's chemical industry. He stated that his success and the journey of the chemical sector in India are deeply connected to Prof Sharma's guidance. Why This Donation Matters The Rs 151 crore donation to the Institute of Chemical Technology is one of the biggest contributions made by Mukesh Ambani towards education and science in India. This funding will be used to enhance research facilities, support students, and boost innovation in chemical and scientific fields – a perfect tribute to Prof Sharma's legacy. Mukesh Ambani's generous donation to the Institute of Chemical Technology is more than just a financial gift. It is a touching story of gratitude, mentorship, and the importance of giving back to society. Through this act of guru dakshina, Ambani has once again shown his commitment to education, science, and nation-building. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here
