5 powerful Indian business couples and their inspiring stories

These business couples are successful and true inspirations to those who want to make a mark for themselves in their respective fields

5 powerful Indian business couples and their inspiring stories

The sheer definition of a 'power couple' is two individuals who are successful, socially relevant and looked up as an inspiration. But in our country, people often refer to Bollywood celebrities as power couples.

However, there are those who are carving a niche for themselves as 'power couples' without being a part of the film fraternity. These couples are successful and are true inspirations to those who want to make a mark for themselves in their respective fields.

And if there is one thing common among all, then it is their mutual respect and support towards each other- perhaps the biggest secret of their successes.

Click on 'Start Gallery' to see who are these power couples and what's the story behind their inspiring success.

Sudha and N.R. Narayana Murthy

An elder statesman of India's software industry, N.R. Narayana Murthy along with wife Sudha, are undoubtedly a power couple with a difference. With an estimated worth of $1.9 billion (2015), chairman emeritus of Infosys and his better half are still focussed on nurturing talent as opposed to minting monies.

With the Rs 10,000 given to him by wife Sudha, he set up Infosys along with six other software professionals. The couple has seen a dramatic change in the software industry and continue to work together as mentors to up and comers.

And while he lends his experience and knowledge in developing strategies, she is a celebrated author and philanthropist; and together they form a formidable force.

Nita and Mukesh Ambani

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani is India's richest man and is also and is also the chairman and managing director of the second most valuable company in India - Reliance Industries Limited. His wife, Nita Ambani, on the other hand is the founder and chairperson of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School as well as the co-owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team.

So while financially the couple cut above the rest, it is their value of ethics and hard word that has kept them on top. In fact, in an interview, Nita explained that it was their collective dream of doing well that has made the couple a strong force to reckon with.

"Mukesh has always believed in my convictions and stood by me in all my projects. He inspires and encourages me to do my best. As husband and wife, as parents to our children, we always nurtured a mutually appreciative and sharing approach. Our dreams have grown from the life philosophy of partnership, while having the freedom to express each one’s point of view and being able to empathise with each other," she said.

Yasmeen and Azim Premji

He is popularly known as the 'Czar of the Indian It industry' and she is famous for her inspirational social work; and together they make for a formidable force.

Usha and Lakshmi Niwas Mittal

Lakshmi Mittal is the CEO of the world's largest steel company, and she has been in the same industry for more than a decade; and together this power couple is worth more than $12.8 billion.

Needless to say, they both understand the workings of businesses, given how individually they have run their own companies (Usha Mittal reportedly ran the couple's steel plant in Indonesia). Self effacing and media shy, Usha Mittal also started the Usha Mittal Institute of Technology, a university that promotes the women's education in India.

The couple are considered to be one of the most powerful corporate couples in the world, but have always shied away from speaking to the media about their relationship or family. Perhaps that's the real reason of their success- privacy and focus on their work.

Tina and Anil Ambani

She was a famous film star and he was an established business tycoon, but when the two met, sparks flew and they become India's most loved power couple. Tina and Anil Ambani share common philanthropic interests and while he is the chairman of Reliance Group, with an estimated net worth of $3.2 billion, his active participation in Tina's social work is the reason both of them love have similar life goals.

In an interview, she spoke eloquently about her and (presumably) her husband's desire to do something good for the society. "I don't get anxious about wanting to achieve something. I get anxious because I want the path to be paved well. Whether I get there or not is not something which is in my hands or in my control. The journey is important, the destination is by the way," she said.

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