2. INTRODUCTION
➢ Vijay Mallya is a controversial Indian
businessman who has been in the public
eye for several decades due to his business
ventures, controversies, and legal battles.
3. EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
➢ Vijay Mallya was born on December 18, 1955, in Kolkata.
➢ His father, Vittal Mallya, was a successful businessman and
politician, while his mother, Lalitha Ramaiah, was a homemaker.
➢ Mallya completed his schooling in Kolkata before moving to
Mumbai to pursue a degree in commerce from the Wilson
College.
➢ He later went to the United States to complete his MBA from the
prestigious La Trobe University in California.
4. BUSINESS VENTURES
➢ Mallya inherited his father's business empire,
which included United Breweries Group (UB
Group), a conglomerate with interests in beer,
liquor, and aviation.
➢ Under Mallya's leadership, UB Group became one
of the largest alcoholic beverage companies in the
world.
➢ In 2005, Mallya launched Kingfisher Airlines, a
luxury airline that was meant to revolutionize air
travel in India. However, the airline eventually
faced financial difficulties and was grounded in
2012.
5. CONTROVERSIES AND
LEGAL CHALLENGES
➢In 2012, Kingfisher Airlines defaulted on
loans worth over $1 billion, leading to
accusations of financial irregularities and
fraud.
➢Mallya was also accused of money laundering
and tax evasion, and was declared a fugitive
economic offender by Indian authorities in
2019.
➢He fled to the UK in 2016, and has been
fighting extradition to India since then.
6. POLITICAL CAREER
➢Mallya briefly dabbled in politics,
serving as a member of the Rajya
Sabha, the upper house of the Indian
Parliament, from 2002 to 2004.
➢ He was also associated with several
political parties, including the Indian
National Congress and the Janata Dal
(Secular)
7. EXTRADITION TO INDIA
➢ In 2017, Mallya was arrested in the UK on an
extradition warrant issued by the Indian
authorities.
➢ He has been fighting extradition ever since,
with his legal team arguing that the charges
against him are politically motivated.
8. CURRENT STATUS
➢Mallya currently resides in the UK, where he
trying to revive his business empire.
➢He continues to make headlines in India, with
politicians and activists.
9. SUMMARY
Overall, Vijay Mallya's life has been
marked by both success and controversy.
While he is widely admired for his
business acumen, his legal troubles have
cast a shadow over his legacy.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boy_Billionaires:_India
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80990073
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12923630/
10. ➢ Interest in business and finance.
➢ Curiosity about controversial figures.
➢ Learning from failures.
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11. USP
Ability to build a
diverse business empire
across multiple
industries, including
Alcohol Aviation Sports Strong brand image
Ability to build
strong
relationships with
Key stakeholders Politicians Regulators Business partners
12. CRITICAL REVIEW
On the one hand,
➢ Mallya was a successful
businessman.
➢ He was known for his
flamboyant lifestyle, and
wealthiest individuals in
India.
➢ He was also known for his
contributions to sports,
particularly cricket.
On the other hand,
➢ Mallya's business
practices have been
heavily criticized.
➢ Mallya's lavish lifestyle
has been a source of
controversy.
➢ Accused of financial
irregularities