A renowned Indian business tycoon and founder of Reliance Industries, Dhirubhai Ambani, passed away on July 6, 2002. His death anniversary is observed to commemorate his contributions to the Indian business landscape.

Born on December 28, 1932, in Chorwad, Gujarat, Dhirubhai Ambani founded Reliance Industries Limited in 1966. He started with a textile trading business and later expanded into various sectors.