Why COP28 matters to Mukesh Ambani’s ‘new energy’ ambitions
With a foot on either side of the climate debate, the billionaire is trying to set up Reliance Industries for its next leg of growth. A favorable outcome at the summit is exactly what he needs to convince investors.

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