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Cover Story

They may be 60 or more years in age, but when they

speak, the country listens. And with some, their
actions speak louder than words

Ever since Seniors Today launched in July 1. Mukesh Ambani, 63, Industrialist
2019, we have been a lot more than just As Chairman and
self-help content and nostalgia. We’re are MD of Reliance
an e-magazine, a buzzy website with many Industries, inheriting
other digitally-led properties. We have his father’s legacy,
painstakingly achieved the status of being titles like India’s
India’s #1 Destination for Senior Citizens. richest man and
the second richest
A few months back, we decided to make personality in Asia have lost their novelty
this list of the 50 Most Influential Seniors. with him. What doesn’t lose its sparkle is -
Doing a list is fun. Though often thankless. what next?
But once he had the filters ready, it was “Our fundamental belief is that for us
simple. growth is a way of life and we have to grow
at all times”- is Ambani’s mantra. Listing his
So we were only looking at people above achievements will run into volumes, perhaps
60 years of age, as on January 1, 2021. We describing him as human being is simpler.
were looking at people who we believe had He’s a visionary, accessible and down-to-
a significant influence on not just their own earth. His father would be proud of the
industry in general but the world at large. manner in which he has carried forward his
And, yes, we didn’t consider politicians and mantle, and revolutionised business in India
those in government. and globally.

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