Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician, Businessman, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Karti Chidambaram
The Supreme Court ordered the release of ₹1 crore deposited by Karti Chidambaram as a condition for foreign travel, noting that he had complied with earlier conditions by returning to India and submitting his passport. The order came while the Delhi High Court was scheduled to hear his plea to quash a CBI FIR relating to alleged undue relief for Diageo Scotland over duty-free whisky sales.
A Delhi court directed the CBI to give Karti Chidambaram three days' prior written notice in a fresh corruption case involving alleged relief to a liquor company over duty-free whisky sales. The case concerns allegations that he intervened in favor of Diageo Scotland, with investigators examining suspicious payments linked to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt.
A Delhi court ordered the framing of charges against Karti P. Chidambaram and six others in the Chinese visa scam case. The CBI had filed a charge sheet in October 2024, alleging bribery in the facilitation of visas for Chinese nationals connected to a power company in 2011.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karti P. Chidambaram |
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| Famous For | Being the son of P. Chidambaram |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Business Administration | University of Texas, Austin, U.S.A, 1993 |
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| Bachelor of Laws | University of Cambridge, 1995 |
| Schooling | Don Bosco School, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Nagarathar (Also known as Chettiar) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | 87/1-54, Motilal Street, Kandanur, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu |
| Hobbies | Reading Books, Playing Lawn Tennis |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 21/01/1997 | ||||||||||
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Social Media
| https://x.com/KartiPC | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/karti-p-chidambaram-3a003b90 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a wealthy merchant family in Chennai. | |
| 2. His father, P. Chidambaram, previously served as India’s Minister of Finance and Minister of Home Affairs during the UPA Government. | |
| 3. Upon his return from England, he chose not to join his father’s law firm and instead worked at Manali Petrochemicals Ltd. in Madras. | |
| 4. He owns and oversees numerous companies in India and abroad. | |
| 5. He excels in Lawn Tennis and has achieved success in various Tennis Competitions. | |
| 6. Formerly, he held the position of Vice-President in the All India Tennis Association and currently serves as Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association. | |
| 7. He acts as the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Aircel Chennai Open (ATP) Tennis Tournament. | |
| 8. He serves as the Chief Patron of the All India Karate-Do Federation. | |
| 9. His wife, Srinidi Rangarajan, is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and works as a physician in Chennai. | |
| 10. He serves as the Secretary-General of the Indian Tennis Players Association. | |
| 11. He is the Founder and Convenor of G67, a platform of like-minded, educated, aspirational youth of Tamil Nadu (born after the year 1967) to voice their opinion and champion relevant social causes. |