7 Ridiculously Expensive Gifts Indian Billionaires Have Given To Their Family Members

In the world of Indian billionaires, gift-giving transcends mere tradition; it’s an extravagant display of opulence and affection. Within their elite circles, extravagant gifts are significant expressions of love and gratitude as well as riches.

Luxury knows no bounds when it comes to these elites. Their presents spare no cost, ranging from vast estates that redefine affluent living to far-flung globe vacations carefully designed for leisure and adventure. Exotic cars, or limousines driven by personal escorts, are status symbols. A unique jewelry set with brilliant diamonds epitomizes style.

Private aircraft and yachts provide unrivaled luxury and exclusivity for individuals looking to make a big impression. Exclusive memberships and once-in-a-lifetime experiences add to the allure, providing access to elite circles and events.

But even with all of these extravagances, what really makes these presents unique is their personal touch. Any extravagant thing tailored with love and grace always attracts attention, not only from the one who is going to receive it. Instead, those gifts fascinate everyone, including us, which makes them even more special.

So, here are some of the most extravagant gifts that some billionaires have gifted to their family members:

1. Narayana Murthy presents Grandson with Rs 240 crore worth of Infosys shares.

Rohan Murty and his wife Aparna Krishnan welcomed their baby Ekagrah Rohan Murty in November 2023. This makes Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty proud grandparents once again.

But lately, Narayana Murthy has been in the news for his kind act for the baby. He gave Ekagrah firm shares worth Rs 240 crore as a present. It makes him one of the world’s first wealthy infants. With this, Ekagrah joins a select club of investors with 1.5 million shares, or 0.04%, in Infosys, the second-largest IT services business in India.

2. Nita Ambani gifts Shloka Mehta a Rs 451 crore-worth necklace.

The Ambani family celebrated the marriage of their oldest son, Akash Ambani, to diamond heiress Shloka Mehta in 2019. Amid this, Nita Ambani made news when she gifted her daughter-in-law the Mouawad L’Incomparable necklace.

With an astounding valuation of Rs 451 crore, this necklace is the most costly in the world. Its centerpiece is an impeccable 407.48-carat yellow diamond, elegantly suspended from a necklace adorned with a 229.52-carat white diamond. Additionally, everything is intricately intertwined with 18-karat rose gold branchlets. Following its public showcase at Sotheby’s in 2022, the necklace has since been quietly pulled from the market.

3. Shiv Nadar gifts a Rs 115 crore mansion to Roshni Nadar Malhotra.

In 2014, HCL chairman Shiv Nadar made a noteworthy investment by purchasing a lavish bungalow in the Friends Colony East neighborhood of Delhi. Notably, the bungalow is valued at Rs 115 crore. This extraordinary property was given to his daughter Roshni Nadar Malhotra as a loving gift.

According to The Economic Times, the acquisition was a major turning point since it was among the largest real estate transactions of its kind in a part of Delhi that is outside the exclusive Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ).

4. Adar Poonawalla gifts Son Cyrus Jr. a Multi-Crore batmobile gift.

In 2016, Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, orchestrated a unique and extravagant birthday surprise for his son Cyrus Jr. He hired someone to customize a Mercedes-Benz S-Class so that it would look exactly like the Batmobile.

According to Forbes, this complex, customized job took six months to complete and was completed in China. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was priced between Rs 1.1 and Rs 8.9 crore at the time. Poonawalla gave the job to Mumbai-based Executive ModCar Trendz (EMT), who spent an extra Rs 40 lakh adding the recognizable wings and a longer trunk, creating an absolutely unique car.

5. Nita and Mukesh Ambani present Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant with a Rs 4.5 crore Bentley Continental GTC Speed.

While everyone is talking about Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s impending marriage, the Ambani family has been planning the festivities with great care. Now that the grand pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar has concluded, with a star-studded cast of Bollywood celebrities, international artists, and billionaires attending, all eyes are on the July wedding celebrations.

Notably, Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani gave the couple an amazing present for their engagement: a Bentley Continental GTC Speed, which is estimated to be worth Rs 4.5 crore. With a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine and top-tier specs, this luxurious car is said to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

6. Ajay and Swati Piramal gift Rs 450 crore worth of residence to Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal.

Anand Piramal, the Executive Director of the Piramal Group, and Isha Ambani tied the knot in 2018. So, to celebrate their marriage, Anand’s parents, Ajay and Swati Piramal surprised the newlyweds with a lavish gift.

The generous gift came in the form of a magnificent mansion named ‘Gulita’, nestled in the Worli area of South Mumbai. According to the Times of India, this lavish home, which is an astonishing 50,000 square feet, is believed to have demanded an astounding amount of Rs 450 crore.

7. Kumud Shanghvi gifts nearly 31 lakh shares, valued at Rs 282 crore, to Vibha D Shanghvi.

Kumud S. Shanghvi, a well-known member of Sun Pharma’s promoter group and the mother of the company’s managing director, Dilip Shanghvi, made headlines in 2015 with a momentous gesture.

She gave her daughter-in-law, Vibha D Shanghvi, a significant present that included around 31 lakh shares worth Rs 282 crore. With this share transfer, Vibha’s ownership position in the global pharmaceutical behemoth increased to 0.43%, which is a significant contribution to her portfolio inside the organization.