‘National asset’ Mukesh Ambani has India’s highest security rating – here’s how much the billionaire spends on an elite security detail and armoured cars to protect his family

Feb 17 , 2021

Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest person, who is given the government’s highest level of security. Photo: @mukesh.ambaniii/Instagram

The Reliance Industries chairman enjoys the same exclusive Z+ category security rating as Indian prime minister Narendra Modi – but has to foot the bill himself

National Security Guards are present 24/7 and his armoured vehicle fleet includes a Mercedes-AMG G63, Range Rover Vogue, Land Rover Discovery Sport and BMW X5

It’s no secret that many of the rich and famous have bodyguards surrounding them at all times. Overzealous fans and security threats mean they have to take their safety seriously, and none more so than the multi-billionaire chairman and managing director of India’s Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani.

Not only does Ambani have a private security team, but his Z+ security status means his guards are armed and on duty 24/7.

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So, what is Z+ category security?

Mukesh Ambani. Photo: @mukeshambaniofficial/Instagram

The Indian government provides security details to high-ranking officials including judges, governors and politicians. These details are divided into four security categories that dictate the number of personnel, cars and weapons provided as protection. The highest category is Z+, which is only granted in rare circumstances, such as for the Indian prime minister himself. This category has only ever been granted to 17 people in India.

What does Z+ category security get you

One of the guards outside the Ambani home. Photo: @w.hasmukh/Instagram

This category means being provided with 55 security personnel, including at least 10 elite-level National Security Guards who keep watch 24/7. These guards are allowed to carry weapons of a higher calibre and sophistication than private security firms.