Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Politician, Sports Administrator, Bureaucrat, Investor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Central Delhi |
Bio/Wiki
| Famous role | Being the co-founder of SpiceJet, second largest airline company in India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9” |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
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| Hometown | Central Delhi |
| School | St. Columba’s School, New Delhi |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajay Singh was a co-founder of SpiceJet in 2005 and later returned in 2015 as its Chief Shareholder, Chairman, and Managing Director. | |
| 2. He was actively engaged in sports, serving as captain of the school's Cricket and Hockey teams during his school and college days. | |
| 3. In 1996, Ajay Singh was appointed as a board member of the Delhi Transport Corporation, where he significantly expanded the fleet size. | |
| 4. He served as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Pramod Mahajan and played a key role in modernizing Doordarshan and introducing new channels. | |
| 5. Ajay Singh reacquired SpiceJet in 2017 for a nominal amount, coinciding with a substantial order of aircraft for the company. | |
| 6. He has made investments across various industries, including nanotechnology, IT, real estate, and public-private partnerships. | |
| 7. Ajay Singh has been appointed Chairman of multiple aviation and tourism committees and boards. | |
| 8. With expertise in political campaigns, he has been associated with the BJP and played crucial roles in publicity campaigns. | |
| 9. Ajay Singh has been involved in various controversies, including a recent false complaint regarding alleged deception in share allotment. | |
| 10. Under his leadership, SpiceJet placed an order of 205 Boeing aircraft and 50 Bombardier Q400 planes. | |
| 11. SpiceJet's stock was the world's best performing aviation stock in 2017 as per Bloomberg. |
Latest News about Ajay Singh
11/07/2022 Case filed against Ajay Singh in Delhi for allegedly deceiving Amit Arora on the pretext of allotting shares of the company.