Parimal Nathwani


Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani is an Indian politician and industrialist. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha, upper house of the Parliament of India from Andhra Pradesh in the 2020 Rajyasabha elections for the third time earlier he was elected twice from Jharkhand.
He was an entrepreneur and a trader until the mid-1990s. He joined Reliance Group in 1997. As of 2016, he was the Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd., a part of the headed by Mukesh Ambani. Nathwani closely worked with Dhirubhai Ambani and now has been working with RIL CMD Mukesh Ambani.He is a key member in the core leadership at RIL. Nathwani helped Dhirubhai Ambani in realizing his dream. He played a pivotal role in land acquisition and setting up the biggest grassroots crude oil refinery on the western coast near Jamnagar in Gujarat.
Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited in Gujarat and other parts of the country. He spearheaded several of the group's projects including land acquisition for the Jamnagar refinery and building infrastructure to roll out 4-G broadband in 22 circles of the country..

Biography

Parimal D. Nathwani serves as Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd. Nathwani is also the Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association. He serves as Director of Gujarat Petcoke and Petroproducts P. Ltd. and Shri Dwarkadheesh Salt Works Pvt. Ltd. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited from 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012 and its Director from February 2008 to 15 September 2012. He steered his life as a business man and an entrepreneur till mid nineties. He joined Reliance group in 1997. He spearheaded several prestigious projects of the group from grass-root level since then. Nathwani holds key positions in various prestigious institutions viz. Reliance Rural Development Trust -Chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti - Vice-Chairman, Nathdwara Temple Board- Member, National Safety Council, Gujarat Chapter- Ex-Chairman, and Organization of Business, Commerce and Industries - President. He also remained Director, Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board formed to improve and enhance facilities at all important Temples of Gujarat. He is also an Executive Member of Lions Club of Jamnagar; Member of Rotary Club of Jamnagar, Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Executive Committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Nathwani accolades include a coveted Award for Social Service from the then Governor of Gujarat Shri R.K. Trivedi. Nathwani's elected to Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate from the state of Jharkhand. He holds Professional Doctorate in Management from National Institute of Management, Mumbai. He pursued his graduation from Mumbai.

Journey With Reliance

A meeting with Dhirubhai Ambani and Mukesh Ambani in 1995 changed his life. The father of India's capital markets took Nathwani under his wings at a time when Reliance was planning the world's the largest single location greenfield refinery at Moti Khavdi near Jamnagar.
Nathwani helped in realizing Dhirubhai's dream, literally. He played a pivotal role in removing hurdles in land acquisition and facilitated setting up of the refinery. That was the turning point of his life.
The task was herculean. But, Nathwani worked round the clock in rural areas of Jamnagar, dealing with farmers, developing personal rapport with each of them to help Reliance acquire 10,000 acres land. The most important thing was that the land was acquired with consent of all the farmers. Having tested his potential in Jamnagar, Reliance bosses relocated Nathwani at Ahmedabad and entrusted bigger responsibilities and assignment to operate on a bigger canvas in 1997. And, he did not let the company down.
In no time, Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited in Gujarat and elsewhere. He spearheaded several prestigious projects of the group. Be it land acquisition for the Jamnagar refinery, setting up of petroleum retail outlets and even establishing Jamnagar Special Economic Zone, Nathwani was always at the centre of all important business activities of the company. He also contributed to cross country gas transportation pipeline network, played a key role in executing telecom network for erstwhile Reliance Infocomm in a record time and helped setting up of consumer retail chain for the group. Now since the RIL is poised to roll out 4-G broadband network in 22 circles of the country, he is once again on the steering wheel to lead the project on the fast track.
All this while he remained in charge of the company's Corporate Affairs and industrial relations of the Group's establishments in Gujarat, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. He is a key member of RIL's top management.

Political career

In March 2008, Nathwani entered into the RajyaSabha as an independent candidate from Jharkhand. He got re-elected as Rajya Sabha member from the tribal state in March 2014.Again he is going to be elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from the state of Andhra Pradesh in April 2020 for that he joined YSR Congress Party on 11 March 2020 in the presence of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and President of YSR Congress Party.

Role as Gujarat Cricket Association Vice-President

Nathwani has been the Vice President of Gujarat Cricket Association since early 2010. GCA is rebuilding the Motera stadium at Ahmedabad and plans to make it a Melbourne type world class stadium. The previously built Motera stadium is demolished and erased. Nathwani also provided umbrella to cricketers of Gujarat like Parthiv Patel, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja etc. and motivated them so that they focused on their game. Nathwani has helped sportsmen of Jharkhand by providing them incentives during 34th National Games at Ranchi, providing cricket equipment to local sports club, constructing stadiums in villages etc.

Role as Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti Ex-Vice Chairman

A setback in stock market in early 90s drew Nathwani to Lord Krishna or Dwarkadheesh. Previously, He has served as Vice Chairman of Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti. He is also a member in Nathdwara Temple Board. He has been instrumental in development of Dwarka as an important destination for pilgrimage tourism. Renovation of Gomatighat, Dhirubhai Ambani Marg, Dwarka Parisar development, Kokila Dhiraj Dham, traffic circle and a road, floral decoration and illumination of Dwarkadheesh temple during festivals like Janmashtami etc. have much of the credit to Nathwani and Reliance Industries. Sudama Setu, a cable-staid bridge to cross Gomati river is the latest addition in Dwarka. Development of Dwarka of late has much to do with joint efforts of Government of Gujarat and Reliance Industries.

Positions held