34. NARESH GOYAL
    59, INDUSTRIALIST
 

Looking Forward To: Flying to Shanghai.

Little Known Fact: Started the airlines from two rooms at Mumbai’s Leela.

Yes It’s True: He can neither drive a car nor swim.



Will Not Admit: That Kingfisher Airlines is luring away the crème clientele.

Often Known To: Travel economy when business class is full.

 

 
MAKING WAVES

Because Jet continues to be the biggest private airline, with 370 flights everyday to 59 destinations. Because he continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s civil aviation policy. Because he has tripped the clearance for new players to fly abroad. Because he has successfully fought and won the war to fly to the US, a long-held ambition. Because he has survived the merger with Sahara. Because he retains the ability to encash political chips when needed.

 

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