We constantly hear Mukesh Ambani being celebrated for Reliance Industries remarkable success while his children Anant Isha and Akash Ambani are portrayed as pushing forward the legacy with energy and vision. What many may not know is that Mukeshs nephews Nikhil and Hital Meswani have been just as integral to the history of the organization’s growth. Their impact behind the scenes has been as important to developing Reliance into the behemoth it is today. Nikhil and Hital Meswani are indeed Reliance Industries highest-paid employees. The two are not as visible but behind the scenes have been a driving force in organising directing and leading the areas of petrochemicals and refining that are the foundations of Reliances large business. Nikhil Meswani and Hital Meswani nephews of Mukesh Ambani are the highest-paid employees at Reliance Industries. According to the company’s annual report for FY 2022–23 each of them earned Rs 25 crore which includes a commission of Rs 17.28 crore. In comparison Mukesh Ambani drew a salary of Rs 15 crore while Isha Ambani’s estimated earnings stood at Rs 4.2 crore. The two brothers lead Reliances petrochemicals and refining businesses. Nikhil and Hital are the sons of Reliance’s founding director Rasiklal Meswani whose wife Trilochanaben was the elder sister of Dhirubhai Ambani. Mukesh Ambani has kept his salary fixed at ₹15 crore since 2008–09 and even opted to forgo his salary during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–22. On the other hand Isha Ambani who serves as a non-executive director at Reliance Retail and Jio earns primarily through dividends and assets. Unlike her Nikhil and Hital’s earnings are directly linked to Reliance’s profits. With the company’s revenue surpassing $100 billion in 2024–25 the brothers’ salaries have seen a significant rise. Nikhil Meswani and Hital Meswani hold the position of Executive Director at Reliance Industries. While Nikhil has played a vital role in enhancing the petrochemicals division Hital is known for his contribution to Reliance Industries refining and marketing functions. In FY 2022–23 the twos salary of ₹ 25 crore was comprised of a basic salary of ₹ 6.72 crore with the remainder being commission — contingent on Reliances performance. The company runs the worlds largest refinery based in Jamnagar and has enjoyed tremendous growth. Both brothers are nephews of Mukesh Ambani and their father Rasiklal Meswani is renowned for laying the foundations of the company.