Dhirubhai Ambani was an Indian business tycoon and entrepreneur who founded Reliance Industries Limited. He came from humble beginnings but through his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen he built Reliance into one of the largest companies in India. Ambani had a vision of transforming India's economy and making it self-reliant in key industries like petrochemicals and oil and gas. He is credited with revolutionizing the Indian marketplace and helping India transition from a socialist to a free market economy.