Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, and his wife, Nita Ambani, are set to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The couple has been invited as prominent guests to witness Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States.
The Ambanis will arrive in Washington on January 18 and are slated to take part in several high-profile events leading up to the inauguration. According to reports, they will be seated on the platform alongside notable dignitaries, including members of Trump’s Cabinet, elected officials, and other distinguished guests.
Among the highly anticipated pre-inaugural festivities, Mukesh and Nita Ambani will attend a “candlelight dinner” on January 19 hosted by President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will also join the intimate gathering, which has been billed as one of the most exclusive events of the inauguration celebrations.
Unlike many other attendees who donated significant amounts to secure invitations to private inaugural events, the Ambanis received a formal invitation due to their personal ties with the Trump family. The bond was further highlighted when Ivanka Trump attended the wedding of the Ambanis’ son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant last year.
The inauguration will feature a star-studded list of attendees from the global business community. Joining the Ambanis will be Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, as well as other international luminaries such as French entrepreneur Xavier Niel.
The Ambanis are also expected to participate in a black-tie reception co-hosted by Mark Zuckerberg and Republican mega-donor Miriam Adelson to commemorate the inauguration.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is among the dignitaries attending the event, alongside Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and other representatives from QUAD member nations.
Donald Trump, who previously served as the 45th President of the United States, will take the oath of office for his second term after a resounding electoral victory in the November 2024 presidential election. The inaugural events, beginning January 18, will feature receptions, dinners, and celebrations leading up to the swearing-in ceremony.
The Ambanis’ attendance at these exclusive events underscores their continued prominence on the global stage and their personal connection to one of the most influential families in the world.