Donald Trump Hosts Pre-Inauguration Dinner, Ambanis Among Attendees

Ahead of his swearing-in as the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump hosted a pre-inauguration dinner in Washington, D.C., attended by global business leaders, including Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani. The Ambanis are also expected to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20.

Mukesh Ambani, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, is anticipated to have a prominent seat at the event, alongside members of Trump’s Cabinet and U.S. elected officials. This interaction highlights a strengthening focus on economic ties between the United States and India under Trump’s administration.

The Ambanis’ presence underscores the rising global influence of Indian entrepreneurs and serves as a symbolic gesture of goodwill. While specific discussions at the dinner remain undisclosed, the event is widely viewed as an opportunity to bolster India-U.S. relations, particularly in the business sector.

Joining the Ambanis were other notable Indian entrepreneurs, including Pankaj Bansal, Managing Director of M3M Developers, and Kalpesh Mehta, Founder of Tribeca Developers. Kalpesh Mehta, who played a pivotal role in introducing the Trump brand to India as the licensed partner for Trump Towers, shared a photo from the evening on Instagram, writing: “Fun night with Nita and Mukesh Ambani at the inaugural event for President Trump.”

This gathering symbolizes the potential for collaborative economic ventures between the two nations under the new U.S. administration.