Parimal Nathwani

Politician

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/02/1956
Age70 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Parimal Nathwani

20/06/2025

Parimal Nathwani, an independent candidate backed by the NDA, won the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, defeating the Congress-led Mahagathbandhan's candidate Gaurav Vallabh. This victory caused a significant shift in Jharkhand's political landscape, as Nathwani secured the necessary votes to win despite the state being under the rule of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress alliance.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameParimal Dhirajlal Nathwani
Known ForBeing a close aide of Mukesh Ambani

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGokalibai Punamchand Pitambar High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityNational Institute of Management, Mumbai; University of Mumbai
Educational QualificationA professional doctorate in Management

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherDhirajlal Nathwani
MotherPushpaben Nathwani
SpouseVarsha Nathwani
Children
  • 2 Sons (Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani, Karan Nathwani)
  • No Daughter
  • 1 Son

Career

Political PartyYuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party
Political Journey
  • 2008: Entered Rajya Sabha as an independent MP from Jharkhand
  • 2014: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand
  • March 2020: Joined YSR Congress Party
  • April 2020: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh
  • June 2020: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh (third term)
Contributions
  • Led key projects for the Reliance group, such as land acquisition for the Jamnagar refinery.
  • Oversaw the renovation of the Gomatighat and development projects enhancing Dwarka as a pilgrimage site.
  • Appointed as a director for various companies including Vadodara Stock Market and Gujarat Petcoke.
  • Worked on social improvements in Jharkhand, including health, education, and infrastructure projects.
  • Elected president of the Gujarat State Football Association in 2019.
  • Appointed chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar in 2020.
  • Serves as Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited.
  • Holds membership on various boards including the Nathdwara Temple Board, Gujarat Ayurved University Development Board, and the Board of Governors of Pandit Deendayal Energy University.
  • Member of the Committee on Rules in Rajya Sabha.
  • Founder Chairperson and Trustee of Reliance Rural Development Trust, an NGO that has led initiatives in 5558 villages across 25 districts of Gujarat, overseeing approximately 6246 projects for rural development.
  • Chairperson of the National Safety Council.
  • Trustee on the Board of the Governor's Social Welfare Fund in Gujarat.
  • Chancellor of Shree Bruhad Gujarat Sanskrut Parishad.
  • Former Vice-President of the Gujarat Cricket Association.
  • Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mpparimal/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/parimal.nathwani.1
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07Ob0DmnevbZjj9b9pOSpQ
Twitterhttps://x.com/mpparimal
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/parimal-nathwani-77435ab6/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Mumbai and initially struggled to find professional opportunities there.
2. Moved to Vadodara where he started out in the stock market.
3. Once attempted to launch a soap manufacturing business, which did not succeed.
4. Formed a close bond with Dhirubhai Ambani, who helped him establish his career in Reliance.
5. Served as Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association and led the redevelopment of Motera Stadium.
6. Avid animal lover who interacts actively with various community organizations.
7. Published books including 'Meri Karmabhoom' in Hindi and Jharkhand languages, and 'Gir Lion: Pride of Gujarat' and 'Adorable and Admirable Parimal Nathwani' in English.
8. Passionate about wildlife conservation, especially for Gir Lions, the last remaining Asiatic Lions.
9. Hometown is Jam Khambhalia in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
10. Was called the Voice of Saurashtra for his writings on regional issues in Gujarati newspapers.
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