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 |
Latest News about Ajay Singh
Ajay Singh welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in aviation turbine fuel prices, calling it a major relief for the sector. He argued that the moderated hike helped the airline industry during a period of global uncertainty.
Reports said SpiceJet had provided Ajay Singh an interest-free advance of Rs 32 crore during FY25, which was being adjusted against his salary. The disclosure came from the airline's annual report and drew attention because of the size of the advance and its repayment structure.
Ajay Singh said SpiceJet's revival plan was progressing well and that the airline was on track to double its fleet within a year. His comments came as the carrier continued efforts to stabilize operations and expand capacity after years of financial stress.
Ajay Singh announced a fresh capital infusion plan for SpiceJet through a promoter group entity, alongside a stake increase plan that would raise the promoter group's holding. On the same day, he also sold shares in the market to help fund the warrant conversion structure tied to the transaction.
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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
| School | St. Columba’s School, New Delhi |
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| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-singh-b7007b61 |
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. |