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 directed the release of ₹1 crore previously deposited by Lok Sabha MP Karti P. Chidambaram, which was a pre-condition set in 2022 for his foreign travel. The court's decision came after noting that Karti Chidambaram had complied with previous conditions by returning to India and submitting his passport to the investigating officer, while the Delhi High Court is set to hear his plea seeking to quash a CBI FIR accusing him of providing undue relief to Diageo Scotland regarding the duty-free sale of its whisky.
A Delhi court directed the CBI to provide a three-day prior written notice to Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in a fresh corruption case alleging he gave relief to a liquor company over the duty-free sale of its whisky. The CBI registered a new corruption case against Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P. Chidambaram, for allegedly providing relief to Diageo Scotland regarding the ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky, involving a suspicious payment to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt.
A Delhi court ordered the framing of charges against Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram and six others in connection with the Chinese visa scam case. The Special Judge (CBI) hearing the case ordered charges against seven accused and discharged one named Chetan Shrivastava, following a CBI charge sheet filed in October 2024 alleging bribery in facilitating visas for Chinese nationals for a power company in 2011 when his father was the Union home minister.
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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. |