Anil Ambani must be present at hearing: ED

The ED has issued fresh summons to Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani (ADA) Group chairman Anil Ambani, directing him to appear in person before its Delhi headquarters on Monday, November 17, after rejecting his request for a virtual statement.

- Ashish Singh

Ambani had emailed the agency on Friday seeking permission to join the proceedings virtually in response to his earlier summons. However, the financial investigative agency rejected the request. "No virtual appearance will be given to Anil Ambani, as requested," ED officials stated, confirming that the agency had received an email from him regarding his availability via virtual means.

In a media statement, Anil Ambani said he was "willing to offer to appear by virtual means," adding that he would "fully cooperate with the ED probe" being conducted under FEMA. The financial probe agency had summoned Ambani to appear in person on Friday to record his statement under FEMA.