When it comes to salaries at Reliance Industries we think that Mukesh Ambani must be the highest earner in Reliance Industries. However the highest-paid employee is Nikhil Meswani who is also a close aide of Mukesh Ambani whose salary is higher than any member of the Ambani family. Mukesh Ambani’s Salary Despite being India’s richest person with a net worth exceeding $94 billion Mukesh Ambani has not drawn a salary since 2021. Before the COVID-19 pandemic he received Rs 15 crore per year but later on he voluntarily forgave his salary to support the company’s financial stability. Nikhil Meswani: Reliance’s Highest-Paid Employee Nikhil Meswani plays a big role in Reliance Industries overseeing its petrochemical division and sports ventures. His brother also received an annual compensation of Rs 24 crore. Nikhil Meswani’s Role In Reliance Nikhil is the son of Rasikbhai Meswani who also played a big role in Reliance’s early days. He was one of Mukesh Ambani’s first mentors. Rasikbhai was a nephew of Dhirubhai Ambani and helped in the growth of Reliance’s polyester business.  Nikhil joined Reliance in 1986 and by 1988 became a Whole-time Director on the company’s board serving as an Executive Director. Like Mukesh Ambani he began his career as a project officer through the ranks. His expertise in petrochemicals helped Reliance in its global expansion.