Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/09/1951
Age74 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Latest News about Venugopal Dhoot

01/10/2025

A Delhi court issued notices to Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot and other entities after taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in an alleged ₹61,700-crore bank loan fraud case. The case concerns financing of Videocon-linked oil and gas assets in Mozambique, with allegations that bank funds were diverted through companies under Dhoot's control.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameVenugopal Nandlal Dhoot

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 8”
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark brown
Hair ColorSalt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityCollege of Engineering, Pune University in Pune, Maharashtra
DegreeBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherNandlal Madhavlal Dhoot
MotherName
Siblings
  • Rajkumar Nandlal Dhoot
  • Pradipkumar Nandlal Dhoot
SpouseRamabai Dhoot (Board member of Videocon Group)
Children
  • Anirudh Dhoot (Director of Videocon)
  • Surabhi Dhoot
  • Tanushri Dhoot

Career

Awards
  • 2005: Won Marathwada Bhushan Award
  • 2006: Won Elcina Electronics Man of the Year Award (2005-2006)

Favourites

FoodSarson Ka Saag, Roti, Vegetable Biryani

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. The individual leading Videocon is the founder and holds multiple key positions within the company.
2. Apart from Videocon, they are involved in directorships in other companies like Videocon Telecommunications Limited and Hindustan Oil Ventures Limited.
3. They assumed the role of managing director of Videocon Industries Limited in 2005.
4. In 2009, they achieved the 36th position in the 'Top 50 Power List'.
5. By 2015, they were recognized as the 61st richest person in India.
6. They hold positions as a member in different committees and advisory roles.
7. Founder, chairman, and managing director of Videocon Group.
8. In 2018, insolvency proceedings were initiated against Videocon Group due to high debt.
9. In April 2018, a lookout circular was issued by authorities amid CBI investigations into alleged irregularities in a ₹3,250 crore loan from ICICI Bank to Videocon Group and related quid pro quo arrangements.
10. Arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 26 December 2022 in connection with the ICICI Bank fraud case involving alleged irregularities and quid pro quo arrangements in a ₹3,250 crore loan to Videocon Group.
11. Granted interim bail by the Bombay High Court in January 2023 due to non-compliance with proper arrest protocols.
12. Main source of income comes from Electronics and Manufacturing industry.
13. Net worth was $1.60 billion as of 2015.
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