Reliance was founded in 1966 in India by Dhirubhai Ambani. It is now led by his sons Mukesh and Anil Ambani and has diversified into many industries including oil, gas, petrochemicals, textiles, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance Retail was established in 2006 as the retail division of Reliance Industries and has grown to over 900 stores across various formats. The company focuses on sustainable growth, enhancing quality of life, and ensuring energy security for India through its businesses and corporate social responsibility programs in education, health, community development, and the environment.