39. VENUGOPAL DHOOT
   54, INDUSTRIALIST
 

Little Known Fact: Started his entrepreneurial life as a dealer for Bajaj Auto.

Keep Fit Mantra: Yoga and meditation.

Road Ahead: Setting up SEZs across 35 million sq ft in seven cities.



Time Off: Often spends the morning playing the flute.

Big Acquisition: Has just bought an 11-seater Challenger 605, which can reach London with a single pitstop.

 
EYEING EVERY PIE

Because the turnover of his group, Videocon, has shot up from Rs 14,000 crore to Rs 18,000 crore within a year. Because his group market capitalisation has touched Rs 20,000 crore. Because Videocon controls 30 per cent of the consumer goods market. Because he is now entering the telecom sector, having bagged a licence for 22 circles. Because he has expanded his investments in oilfields with over 13 blocks including 10 in Brazil. Because he is unrolling an ambitious power project with a capacity of over 10,000 MW. Because he has expanded his retail presence with a plan for 1,000 stores by 2009. Because no matter who is in power, Dhoot manages to get his point across.

 

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