Saurabh Patel

Saurabh Dalal (born 28 August 1958) is an Indian politician in the Indian state of Gujarat. He is former member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly and former Cabinet Minister in Government of Gujarat.

Early life Saurabh Dalal Patel belongs to Patel community but has surname of Dalal due to the profession of his forefathers. He holds an MBA degree from the United States of America.

Personal life Saurabh Dalal Patel is the husband of Ila Ambani, the first cousin of Mukesh and Anil Ambani. He is the son-in-law of Ramnikbhai Ambani, the elder brother of late Dhirubhai Ambani.He is known as the Patel of Ambani family.

Political career He has served as the MLA in the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Legislative Assemblies of Gujarat. He has represented Botad 4 times and Akota 1 time. He was the minister of Energy & Petrochemicals for 14 Years. Interested in the energy fields, Saurabh has succeeded in making an energy negative building in Gandhinagar. Asia's biggest solar power project is also his brainchild, as well as a pilot project of rooftop solar panels on Narmada Canal.