How Mukesh Ambani changed over 600 acres of barren lands to become largest exporter of Mangoes in the world

Mukesh Ambani changed his 600 acres of barren lands into Mangoes orchards, and become the biggest exporter in the world. Find out how.

Written by: Simran Keswani

Published: May 22, 2025, 11:21 AM IST

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How Mukesh Ambani changed over 600 acres of barren lands to become largest exporter of Mangoes in the world

Whenever we think of fruits, ‘the king of fruits’ is often the first one that comes to mind. This sweet, delicious fruit is more than just a summer treat. Mango holds a special place in the hearts of many because of its rich taste and great agricultural heritage. But besides most of us who enjoy mango, there is a man whose love for mango is more than just a seasonal affection for fruit, it turned out to be his global success story.

The person we are talking about is one of Asia’s richest people. Synonymous with big business, telecom, and oil, the person is none other than Mukesh Ambani. Sharing a lifelong fondness for mangoes with his father, Dhirubhai Ambani, Mukesh turned this cherishment into a story.

Turning a barren land of 600 acres in Jamnagar, Gujarat, into a lush orchard. Mukesh made a home for 1.5 lakh mango trees in this huge area. Growing more than 200 different types of fruits, these include popular Indian varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, Ratna, and international varieties like Tommy Atkins and Kent, imported from Florida and Israel.

Besides the humongous size of the farm, it’s also known for its technology. Usually taken care of by Nita Ambani, the orchard entails eco-friendly methods like drip irrigation, desalinated and harvested rainwater, and carefully planned fertilization. With these practices, around 600 tonnes of mangoes are produced, contributing to most of them being exported, thereby making Reliance the largest mango exporter in Asia.

However, it’s not just the business, but Reliance also distributes mango saplings to farmers around the nearby area and trains them in modern farming techniques. This, in turn, has helped them uplift their income and promote eco-friendly agriculture in the region.

This initiative of Mukesh Ambani, which started as his cherished love for mango, has ventured into a successful business, that’s benefiting nature, community, and innovation.