Nita Ambani, the Founder-Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, recently delivered a moving keynote address at the prestigious Harvard India Conference 2025. The event, which took place in Boston, is a student-led initiative that focuses on India’s rise as a global power in business, policy, and culture. However, it was Nita’s personal story before her speech that resonated deeply with the audience.
A Personal Story of Triumph
Before starting her address, Nita shared an emotional moment about her 90-year-old mother’s reaction to the invitation from Harvard. In a heartfelt message, Nita recalled how her mother had been moved to tears upon hearing that her daughter would speak at the same university they once aspired to send her to, but could not afford. “When Nita was young, we couldn’t afford to send her to Harvard, though she wanted to,” Nita shared, quoting her mother. “But now, today, they have called her to speak at Harvard.”
An Inspirational Moment for the Ambani Family
This personal revelation was shared by Nita during a video posted by Reliance Industries Limited on X, where she expressed her gratitude for the happiness the occasion brought to her mother. “Thank you so much for making my mother so happy today,” Nita told the audience.
The Significance of the Harvard India Conference
The Harvard India Conference 2025, held on February 15-16, explored India’s growth and its emerging role on the global stage. The conference served as a platform to discuss Indian business, policy, and cultural matters, emphasizing India’s increasing international influence.
For Nita Ambani, her keynote address was not just a professional achievement, but also an emotional milestone that marked her journey from a young girl with dreams of attending Harvard to a woman who was invited to speak there, making her family and mother incredibly proud.
