Venugopal Dhoot Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Age: 71 Years
Wife: Ramabai Dhoot
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Full name | Venugopal Nandlal Dhoot [1]Bloomberg [2]Videocon Indiustries |
Profession | Businessman |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet & inches- 5’ 8” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs |
Eye Colour | Dark brown |
Hair Colour | Salt & pepper |
Career | |
Awards | 2005: Won Marathwada Bhushan Award 2006: Won Elcina Electronics Man of the Year Award (2005-2006) [3]The Economic Times |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 30 September 1951 (Sunday) |
Age (as of 2022) | 71 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
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Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
College/University | College of Engineering, Pune University in Pune, Maharashtra |
Educational Qualification | Holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering [4]Videocon Industries |
Religion | Hinduism [5]Business Today |
Food Habit | Vegetarian [6]The Economic Times |
Controversy | ICICI-Videocon loan fraud case • In April 2018, Venugopal Dhoot had to face questions of conflict of interest in the Videocon loan controversy. The CBI registered a preliminary enquiry, naming him, Chanda Kochhar's husband, Deepak Kochhar, and others to investigate the alleged wrongdoing in the sanctioning of a Rs. 3,250 crore ICICI loan to the Videocon Group. • On 23 December 2022, the CBI arrested Chanda Kochhar and her husband, Deepak Kochhar, in a case linked to alleged irregularities in an over Rs. 3,000-crore loan provided to the Videocon Group when she was heading the ICCI Bank. The CBI accused her of criminal conspiracy and cheating for alleged irregularities in a loan of Rs. 3,250 crore in 2012 to the Videocon Group, which became a non-performing asset for the ICICI Bank. Reportedly, her husband, Deepak Kochhar, founded a company named NuPower Renewables in which former Videocon chairman Venugopal Dhoot allegedly invested crores of rupees after the Videocon group was granted a loan by the ICICI Bank. [7]NDTV • On 26 December 2022, Venugopal Dhoot was arrested by CBI in Mumbai for his involvement in the loan fraud case of ICICI Bank. [8]The Telegraph • On 20 January 2023, the Bombay High Court granted him interim bail in the ICICI Bank-Videocon loan fraud case on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh. [9]The Hindu • On 8 April 2023, the CBI filed a chargesheet against Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, and Venugopal Dhoot under Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, among others. [10]The Tribune |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Ramabai Dhoot (Board member of Videocon Group) |
Children | Son- Anirudh Dhoot (director of Videocon) Daughter(s)- Surabhi Dhoot [11]The Times of India Tanushri Dhoot [12]The Times of India |
Parents | Father- Nandlal Madhavlal Dhoot (founder of Videocon Group) Mother- Name not known |
Siblings | Brother(s)- Rajkumar Nandlal Dhoot (politician and businessman) Pradipkumar Nandlal Dhoot (businessman) |
Favourites | |
Food | Sarson Ka Saag, Roti, Vegetable Biryani [13]The Economic Times |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 180 crore (as of 2015) [14]Forbes |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Venugopal Dhoot
- Venugopal Dhoot is the founder, chairman, CEO, and managing director of Videocon, an Indian multinational conglomerate. Videocon focuses on manufacturing consumer electronics and home appliances.
- He also holds the directorships of Videocon Telecommunications Limited, Hindustan Oil Ventures Limited, Videocon Energy Limited, Jumbo Techno Services Private Limited, and Senior Consulting Private Limited.
- Videocon Group became popular after investing in the colour TV business in 1985. [15]The Economic Times
- In 2005, he became the managing director of Videocon Industries Limited.
- In 2008, he was appointed as the President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Electronic Industries Association of Marathwada.
- In 2009, he was ranked 36th in the ‘Top 50 Power List’ of the year.
- In 2015, according to Forbes, he was the 61st richest person in India.
- He is a member of the Advisory Committee of Poona University Information Employment & Guidance and an adviser to the Government of Orissa for the industrial development of Orissa.
- Videocon Group has manufacturing plants in many countries including Mainland China, Mexico, Poland, and Italy.
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