| Some Lesser Known Facts | - Deepak Talwar has been a pioneer in the field of consultancy business in India with specialization in handling Foreign Direct Investments.
- Talwar received his initial success with United Distillers as he managed to get them a deal that allowed the use of an existing plant in Mumbai mill, which saved them millions.
- He marked his entry in the elite consultant league with Coca Cola.
- Some of his Tier-1 clients include Coca Cola, General Motors, Emirates, Air France, Vodafone, Indus Concessionaires, Roadies Transportation, AMWAY, Carlsberg Breweries, Fosters, Diageo, Nokia etc.
- Talwarโs Luna Moped and 555 cigarettes became his signature style over the years.
- Deepak Talwar was shifted to Dubai for advanced personal care after he was operated for quadruple by-pass heart surgery.
- He founded DTA Consulting for public affairs and advocacy, Integral PR Services for public relations, and IDFS Tradings for duty-free shopping.
- Talwar pioneered the travel retail business in India through joint ventures with companies like Arianta, SSP, and WH Smith.
- He contributed to increasing seats for airlines carrying Indian passengers to the Middle East and worked with GMR on rebuilding Delhi International Airport.
- Talwar was accused by the Income Tax Department of receiving kickbacks worth Rs. 1000 crore between 2008 and 2011 for influencing aviation policies of the UPA government to favour his clients.
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