Vijay Mallya
Vijay Mallya is a prominent Indian businessman and former politician known for his role as the chairman of United Breweries Group, which includes the Kingfisher beer brand. Mallya gained notoriety for his extravagant lifestyle and high-profile legal battles, including allegations of financial misconduct and defaulting on loans. He has been living in the UK since 2016 after leaving India amid mounting legal troubles, including bankruptcy proceedings initiated by Indian banks seeking to recover significant debts.
Born on Feb 18, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,306,822 | $2,900,000 | 2,746$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 1,306,822 | $2,900,000 | 2,746$ |
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India:
Vijay Mallya was the chairman of United Spirits who bought the RCB team for $111.6 million in 2007.
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India:
Vijay Mallya, the former owner of now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, left India in 2016 for United Kingdom after facing several cases in India linked to alleged financial irregularities.
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India:
Mallya fled to London after CBI registered a loan fraud case against him.
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India:
Vijay Mallya is a fugitive businessman facing multiple legal issues in India and celebrated his 70th birthday in London.
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India:
Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines-related accounts show one of the largest exposures to Indian public sector banks.
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United Kingdom:
Vijay Mallya is a now-disgraced billionaire businessman whose donations were used for gold-cladding the temple idols.
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India:
Vijay Mallya is referred to as the king of good times and is associated with United Breweries Ltd (UBL).
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India:
Vijay Mallya is a devout follower of Lord Ayyappa and has completed more than 20 Sabarimala pilgrimages.
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India:
Vijay Mallya is accused of defaulting on over Rs 9,000 crore in bank loans.
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India:
Vijay Mallya is referenced alongside Naresh Goyal as a notable figure in the aviation sector.
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