USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, and his wife, Nita Ambani, are in Washington D.C. to attend the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. The couple, who share a strong personal and professional relationship with the Trump family, will attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled on January 20. This event marks the beginning of Trump’s second term as President of the United States. Furthermore, the Ambanis, among a select group of global luminaries, were also invited to an exclusive gathering of approximately 100 guests. The dinner provided an opportunity for leaders from across the world to mingle before the official inauguration. Accordingly, Mukesh and Nita Ambani posed for a photograph with Trump during the event, emphasizing the close ties between the Ambanis and the Trump family.
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A video from the dinner showed Trump addressing the distinguished guests, with the Ambanis in attendance. The evening was a high-profile affair, with other prominent Indian entrepreneurs such as Pankaj Bansal, Managing Director of M3M Developers, and Kalpesh Mehta, Founder of Tribeca Developers, also in attendance. Mehta, who is a licensed partner for Trump Towers in India, shared a photo on Instagram captioned, “Fun night with Nita and Mukesh Ambani at the inaugural event for President Trump.” This gathering underscores the deepening relationship between the Ambanis and the Trump brand. Kalpesh Mehta’s involvement in the Trump Towers project in India and the significant role of Pankaj Bansal’s M3M Developers in the development of these properties have strengthened the bond between the two business figures. The Ambanis’ presence at the pre-inauguration dinner and their upcoming attendance at the swearing-in ceremony further highlight their ongoing partnership with the Trump family.
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The Ambanis have a history of interaction with the Trump family. Mukesh Ambani attended several events during Ivanka Trump’s visit to India in 2017, when she served as an advisor to her father. The relationship deepened further in 2024 when Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner, and their daughter Arabella Rose attended the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Furthermore, the inauguration event was held indoors due to the extreme cold weather in Washington D.C. This is the first time since 1985 that a US presidential inauguration has been moved indoors. The event also featured a traditional church service, a White House tea, and the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, followed by President Trump’s inaugural address.
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Prominent attendees at the inauguration included a mix of political leaders, business tycoons, and celebrities. Notable guests include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, tech industry giants such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with political figures such as President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Additionally, the Ambanis’ attendance at this historic event is a significant moment in the growing ties between the United States and India. Under Trump’s leadership, the US has sought to strengthen its economic and strategic relationship with India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The presence of leading Indian business figures like the Ambanis at such an important event signals a commitment to furthering these connections.
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US Presidential election was a decisive one, securing 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris’s 226. His victory was marked by strong support in key battleground states, many of which had been crucial in the 2020 election. Trump’s win in Nevada, a state that had not voted Republican since 2004, was particularly significant. The Democratic Party, undergoing a significant shift, saw President Joe Biden opting not to seek re-election after serving one term, which paved the way for Trump’s return to the White House. As the Ambanis attend the swearing-in ceremony, their presence underscores the importance of the US-India business relationship and the strategic ties between Indian business leaders and the Trump administration. The inauguration serves as an important milestone in the future of global business and diplomacy.
