Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Vineet Jain
Vineet Jain delivered a keynote address at the Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his speech, Jain emphasized India's role as a beacon of hope globally and highlighted key economic reforms, including changes to GST and income tax policies, while reaffirming the Times Group's commitment to national development.
Vineet Jain spoke at the Economic Times Global Business Summit 2026, delivering a powerful welcome speech for Prime Minister Modi. He discussed the evolving landscape of the Indian media industry, stressing the shift from traditional advertising to digital innovation, and praised the government's initiatives for boosting the startup ecosystem and digital economy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vineet Kumar Jain |
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| Religion | Jainism |
| Current Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5' 10") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (145 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Sahdna Jain (Journalist) | ||||
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| Siblings | Samir Jain (Vice Chairman and Managing Director of BCCL) |
Career
| Debut | Film (Producer): Talvar |
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Travelling, Skiing, Playing Tennis, Reading, Writing |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetkjain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a Sahu Jain Family. | |
| 2. He holds the positions of Managing Director and Chairman at The Times of India and Bennett Coleman & Co. Limited. | |
| 3. He joined BCCL in the year 1986. | |
| 4. Since 28 April 2003, he serves as the Chairman of Times Internet Ltd and Bharat Nidhi Limited. | |
| 5. He is the Non-Executive Chairman of Mirchi Movies Limited. | |
| 6. From 14 April 2001 to 27 December 2008, he served as a Director of HDFC Bank Limited. | |
| 7. He received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2013 from the Bombay Management Association. | |
| 8. In 2014, he awarded himself a record salary of ₹46.37 Crore in Indian Corporate history. | |
| 9. He was ranked 23rd in India's 50 Most Powerful People of 2017 by India Today magazine. | |
| 10. Apart from his business roles, he is a movie critic and shares film reviews. | |
| 11. He has produced notable films like Talvar, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Raazi, and Junglee. | |
| 12. The Times Group operates several major newspapers including The Times of India, Mumbai Mirror, The Economic Times, Navbharat Times, and magazines Femina and Filmfare. | |
| 13. Vineet Jain gave a speech at the Global Business Summit 2018 in New Delhi. |