‘Could not afford to ship her to…’: Nita Ambani shares emotional story about Harvard dream

Reliance Basis chairperson Nita Ambani shared a touching private story earlier than delivering the keynote tackle on the Harvard India Convention 2025 over the weekend.

Addressing the viewers, Ambani, 60, recalled a dialog between her mom and daughters-in-law, Shloka and Radhika, on the morning of her speech.

“I have to inform you this. Within the morning at present, my mom referred to as my daughters-in-law and instructed them, ‘When Nita was younger, we couldn’t afford to ship her to Harvard, though she needed to go. Now, they’ve referred to as her to talk at Harvard,’” she stated, because the room erupted in applause.

Expressing gratitude, she added, “I simply need to thanks all for making my mom so pleased at present.”

A heat welcome and a second with Isha Ambani

Wearing a navy blue silk saree, Ambani greeted the viewers with folded arms earlier than taking the stage. Her daughter, Isha Ambani, was additionally current for the occasion.

A rapid-fire second: Mukesh Ambani or PM Modi?

Following her keynote, Mrs Ambani participated in a lighthearted rapid-fire interview, the place she was requested to choose between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and her husband, Mukesh Ambani.

Her witty response: “I feel Prime Minister Modi ji is sweet for the nation, and my husband Mukesh is sweet for my house,” drew cheers and applause from the viewers.

Harvard’s recognition of Nita Ambani’s impression

Asserting her participation, the Harvard India Convention highlighted her contributions to schooling, healthcare, rural improvement, and ladies empowerment, stating that she has “impacted practically 80 million lives.”

“A passionate educator, she leads 15 faculties, together with the globally ranked Dhirubhai Ambani Worldwide College, and based Jio Institute, specializing in cutting-edge disciplines,” the convention acknowledged in an Instagram submit.