Dhirubhai Ambani (1932-2002) was an Indian business magnate who founded Reliance Industries Ltd. He was born in Gujarat and started his career working humble jobs, saving money and eventually partnering with his cousin to import goods to Yemen. In the 1960s, he founded Reliance Textiles and grew it into a massive conglomerate. By the time of his death, Reliance Industries spanned petrochemicals, oil refining, telecommunications and more. Ambani went from modest beginnings to building one of the largest companies in India and becoming one of its richest men through hard work, perseverance and seizing opportunities.