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India.com
03-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani lesser-known relative, married to Goa businessman, Virat Kohli was her husband's... she is...
The majority of people know Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani, the sons of the now late Dhirubhai Ambani, who founded Reliance Industries, but not much is known of their two sisters, Deepti Salgaocar and Nina Kothari. Both have seemed to prefer to stay out of the public eye and the media spotlight . Deepti Salgaocar is the youngest of the Ambani siblings. According to the media reports, Deepti was born on January 23, 1962. She is the wife of Goa businessman Dattaraj Salgaocar. Deepti is private and prefers not to be in the public eye, therefore, there is limited information available to the public about her. According to reports, her estimated net worth is $1 billion. Her husband Dattaraj Salgaocar is a notable businessman in Goa and the owner and Managing Director of VM Salgaocar Group of Companies. He is the owner of the famous Goan club, Salgaocar FC. He established the Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts to sustain and promote Goan culture. Deepti is the Vice-Chairperson and advisory-board member there. Ishita Salgaocar, daughter of Deepti and Dattaraj Salgaocar, is also an entrepreneur and businesswoman with numerous business ventures. She works as Vice President of Corporate Development at Salgaocar Corporation Private Limited, having graduated from Harvard Business School. Ishita was previously married to Nishal Modi, Nirav Modi's younger brother, though their marriage lasted less than a year after its 2016 initiation. After her divorce, she eventually married Atulya Mittal in 2022. Atulya Mittal is the nephew of steel magnate Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, and very much his own successful businessman as well.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Important to invest in grassroots football: Salgaocar
Salgaocar's focus on grassroots has been evident for a long time Panaji: Salgaocar FC were counted among the top teams in the country, winning the national football league title multiple times. They are also the first Goan side to win the Federation Cup at a time when it was the most important club tournament in India. Since 2016, though, Salgaocar are no longer competing in national competitions, and in 2023, exited from the Goa Professional League, after playing in the top tier of Goan football since 1957. The club's focus is now only on grassroots. Salgaocar celebrated a milestone for the club early this week as they held a felicitation ceremony to honour its under-13 team, recently crowned champions of the Goa Football Association U-13 League for the 2024-25 season. The club said the triumph underscored Salgaocar's enduring commitment to nurturing grassroots football and building a sustainable pathway for young footballers in the state and beyond. 'This triumph is not just a title, it is a testament to the discipline, perseverance and spirit of unity exhibited by each member of the team,' said Shivanand Salgaocar, chairman and managing director of the V. M. Salgaocar Group. 'We are immensely proud of what these young boys have achieved. Their journey is a shining example of what commitment and teamwork can accomplish." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Edema? Read this short article now: Medene Learn More Undo During his address, Salgaocar also highlighted the importance of investing in grassroots football and reiterated the club's philosophy of building talent from the ground up. 'Salgaocar FC, with its rich legacy in Indian football, continues to focus on youth development as a cornerstone of its long-term vision,' he said. Vice president Swati Salgaocar emphasised the role of community, mentorship, and opportunities in shaping young athletes. 'Each child here represents the future of Goan and Indian football. At Salgaocar FC, we strive to provide not just training but a holistic environment where young players can grow in confidence, character, and capability,' she said. Also in attendance were Sanjiv Nagvekar, CEO of Salgaocar FC, and Amith Gaude, secretary of the club. Following their league victory, Salgaocar have now qualified for the playoff round of the Sub-Junior Youth League, organised by the AIFF. The playoff round will be held in Mahabalipuram, Chennai, starting from May 7.
