Prakash Shah, a former Vice President at Reliance Industries, has captured the limelight, and it’s not for business success but for a profound spiritual transformation. In June 2025, Shah and his wife, Naina Shah, relinquished their high-profile lifestyle and took Diksha (initiation) as Jain monks on Mahavir Jayanti, leaving behind a reported Rs. 75 crore annual income. Their journey towards spirituality has attracted national attention, sparking widespread discussion on various social media platforms.
Early life and education of Prakash Shah
Prakash Shah is a first-generation engineer who completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Chemical Engineering at the In Institution of Technology (IIT) Bombay over 40 years ago. His academic foundation had set the stage for him to have a stellar career at Reliance Industries, where he served with distinction in high-impact roles. He was considered one of Mukesh Ambani’s closest aides before his retirement.