IOC commissions for 2017 is marked by an increase of 70% in female participation since Sept 2013
She is the only individual member from India and her appointment at the world body is until she attains the age of 70
She has been nominated for election to the IOC as an independent member after introduction of the new candidate-selection process
The election will be held at the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro on August 2-4
Among Indians, Ambani will be the first woman and the third individual to become a member of the IOC
Six other Indians figure in the list of top 50 in Asia
'Nita's rising profile in Reliance empire is unusual, earns her a debut spot on our Power Businesswomen ranking this year,' said Forbes, which also ran a separate story on her