He doesn’t have a fancy title and most people outside India don’t even know his name. But inside Reliance Industries Manoj Modi is one of the most important people working alongside Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. Quiet low-profile and hardly ever seen in public Modi is known in India’s business world as Ambani’s right-hand man. He has been an important part of Reliance Industries since the early 1980s when the company was led by Dhirubhai Ambani the legendary founder. He began his journey at Reliance during those early days and gradually became one of the most trusted people in the Ambani family’s inner circle. Over time he has not only worked closely not just with Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani but also with their next generation  Akash and Isha Ambani. One of Modi’s biggest contributions came in 2020 during a massive deal between Reliance’s Jio Platforms and Facebook. The deal worth USD 5.7 billion was a key moment for the company. This deal later opened the door for more investments bringing in a total of USD 13 billion from global private equity firms. These deals helped Reliance gain the attention of Silicon Valley. How Mukesh Ambani and Manoj Modi relationship started? Mukesh Ambani and Manoj Modi share a friendship that goes back to their college days. Both studied chemical engineering at the University of Bombay now known as the University of Mumbai. Manoj joined Reliance Industries in 1980 and has worked with three generations of the Ambani family — starting with founder Dhirubhai Ambani. In 2007 Manoj often referred to as “MM” within Reliance became a director in the company. Despite his key role in shaping major deals and strategies Manoj keeps a low profile. He avoids social media and rarely appears in public. He is married and has two daughters but very little is known about his personal life. Mukesh Ambani gifts 22-storey luxury home to Manoj Modi Mukesh Ambani has gifted a lavish 22-storey building to Manoj Modi. This high-rise will now be Modi’s new home located in the upscale Nepean Sea Road area of South Mumbai. The neighbourhood is known for its serene environment modern facilities and sea-facing views. Situated near the posh Malabar Hill area it’s home to some of India’s most prominent business personalities. Among them is JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal who owns the well-known Maheshwari House purchased for Rs. 400 crore back in 2011.