Mukesh Ambani becomes Asia’s richest person

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday overtook China’s Hui Ka Yan to become Asia’s richest person with a total wealth of $42.1 billion.

According to Forbes’ real time billionaire’s list, Ambani’s personal wealth rose by $466 million, thanks to 1.22 per cent rise in shares of Reliance Industries to Rs 952.30 on Wednesday.