Venugopal Dhoot
Venugopal Dhoot
At a Glance
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Age63
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Earnings$ 2.07 Billion
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Source of earningsElectronics
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Marital StatusMarried
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Children2
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ResidenceMumbai
Forbes India Lists
#43 India Rich List 2014
#30 India Rich List Rank 2013
Profile
His electronics and appliances maker Videocon has been benefiting from its interests in oil and gas amid finds in a field it co-owns in Brazil. His loss-making Videocon Telecom, which operates in northern and central India, is preparing to roll out 4G services. The listing of Bharat Business, provider of direct-to-home television services, is likely to be revived after it was postponed last year.
Fast Fact: Brother Raj Kumar was nominated for a third term as a Member of Parliament.
