Parimal Nathwani

Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian politician and industrialist. He represents Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh since the 2020 Rajya Sabha elections, previously serving as a Rajya Sabha MP for Jharkhand from 2008-2020.

Mr. Nathwani is the Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited. He worked closely with Shri Dhirubhai Ambani and Mukesh Ambani and was involved in land acquisition for the world's largest oil refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Nathwani has spearheaded several schemes of Reliance Industries Limited, like land acquisition, and setting up their retail platforms as well as the roll-out of Reliance Jio in Gujarat. As a Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, he worked towards the refinement of the villages he adopted under the PMSAGY scheme.

Born on 1 February 1956 to Pushpaben Nathwani and Dhirajlal Nathwani in Mumbai, Parimal Nathwani did his schooling at Gokalibai Punamchand Pitambar High School, Mumbai. He holds a Ph.D. in management from the National Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He holds a Professional Doctorate in Management from the National Institute of Management, Mumbai. He pursued his graduation from Mumbai.

Nathwani relocated to Vadodara and began working at the Vadodara Stock Exchange after trying his luck in Mumbai. From 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012, he presided over the Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited Board as Chairman of the Board, and from February 2008 to 15 September 2012, he held the position of Director.

Parimal D. Nathwani serves as Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd. Nathwani has also served as the Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association during 2010-2019. He serves as Director of Gujarat Petcoke and Petroproducts P. Ltd. and Shri Dwarkadheesh Salt Works Pvt. Ltd. He served as the chairman of the Board of Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited from 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012 and its Director from February 2008 to 15 September 2012. In 1997, he joined Reliance Industries. He led several projects for the group from the grass-root level. Nathwani holds key positions in various prestigious institutions like Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT)- Chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti (DOS)- Vice-chairman (appointed by Govt. of Gujarat), Nathdwara Temple Board- Member (appointed by Govt. of Rajasthan), National Safety Council, Gujarat Chapter- Ex-Chairman, and Organization of Business, Commerce, and Industries (OBCI)- President. He also remained Director. Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board was formed to improve and enhance facilities at all important Temples of Gujarat. He is an Executive Member of Lions Club of Jamnagar; Member of Rotary Club of Jamnagar, Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce and Industries and executive committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

In October 2019, Parimal Nathwani was elected as president of Gujarat State Football Association.

In March 2008, Nathwani entered the Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate from Jharkhand. He got re-elected as Rajya Sabha member from the tribal state in March 2014. After completing two terms as an MP from Jharkhand he is now elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from the state of Andhra Pradesh since April 2020. He joined YSR Congress Party on 11 March 2020 in the presence of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and President of YSR Congress Party.