Mukesh Ambani steps down as director of Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, the digital arm of Indian conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, said on Tuesday Ambani would resign as director of the unit.

The company said it had appointed non-executive director and Mukesh's son Akash Ambani as the chairman of the board.

Akash has been closely involved with the Reliance group's digital push. According to the company, Akash's elevation as Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm recognised the specific contributions made by him to the digital services journey and "rededicates him to even higher levels of responsibilities, going forward".

Akash Ambani is the oldest of Mukesh and Nita Ambani's three children. He has a twin, Isha Ambani, and a younger brother, Anant Ambani.