Venugopal Dhoot
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Venugopal Dhoot Net Worth

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Venugopal Dhoot is the head of the family-run electronics and appliances maker, Videocon, which has been struggling due to a decrease in demand for consumer durables. In order to help the company, Dhoot sold a third of Videocon d2h, a direct-to-home TV service, to U.S.-based Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp. and listed it on the Nasdaq in April. Additionally, Videocon Telecom, which operates in northern and central India, is planning a 4G rollout and has recently started making smartphones.
Venugopal Dhoot is a member of Manufacturing

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Birth Place India

💰 Net worth: $1.8 Billion (2024)

Venugopal Dhoot, a prominent figure in the Indian manufacturing industry, is estimated to have a staggering net worth of $1.8 billion in the year 2024. Renowned for his entrepreneurial acumen and business endeavors, Dhoot has played a pivotal role in shaping the manufacturing landscape of India. His wealth and success can be attributed to his leadership and contribution to various companies, notably as the Chairman and Managing Director of Videocon Industries Limited. With a proven track record in the manufacturing sector, Dhoot's net worth stands as a testament to his exceptional business acumen and his significant impact on India's industrial development.

2011 $1.9 Billion
2012 $1.3 Billion
2013 $1.25 Billion
2014 $1.6 Billion
2015 $1.6 Billion
2018 $1.6 Billion

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2018

In April 2018, authorities have issued a look out circular (LOC) for Dhoot, Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar. The LOC was issued due to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigations into irregularities concerning a ₹3,250 crore (US$500 million) loan made from ICICI Bank to Videocon Group and the use of shell companies and a quid pro quo arrangement in the case of a ₹64 crore (US$9.8 million) loan by Dhoot of Videocon to NuPower Renewables, a company which is owned by Deepak Kochhar.

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