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Venugopal Dhoot

movie Businessman cake 30 September 1951 (Sunday) (Mumbai)
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Net Worth

Rs. 180 crore (as of 2015) Forbes

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Height

in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet & inches- 5’ 8”

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Age

71

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 30 September 1951 (Sunday)
Birthplace: Mumbai
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Ramabai Dhoot
Children: Son- Anirudh Dhoot (director of Videocon) Daughter(s)- Surabhi Dhoot The Times of India Tanushri Dhoot The Times of India

Education

Colleges: College of Engineering, Pune University in Pune, Maharashtra
Education: Holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Videocon Industries

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism Business Today
Food Habit: Vegetarian The Economic Times

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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.

    Venugopal Dhoot giving a speech as the chairperson of Videocon Group
    Venugopal Dhoot giving a speech as the chairperson of Videocon Group
  • 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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