About Vijay Mallya’s Wealth
Vijay Mallya’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 Billion
Background of Vijay Mallya
Vijay Mallya, a prominent figure in Indian politics and business, is widely recognized as the chairman and owner of the Indian conglomerate, “United Breweries Group” or “UB Group”. Established in 1857 by Thomas Leishman, the company is involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages, information technology, chemicals and fertilizers, and airline operations. In 2013, the company’s revenue reached an estimated $5.4 billion. Apart from his association with the “UB Group,” Mallya also ventured into “Sanofi S. A.” for pharmaceutical manufacturing and “Bayer CropScience” for crop protection. His involvement in politics led him to serve in The Rajya Sabha in the Parliament of India, and as an independent MP, member of the Committee on Industry, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers. Mallya has been honored with titles such as “Global Leader for Tomorrow” and “Entrepreneur of the Year 2010”, and recognized in France.
Vijay Mallya’s Net Worth: $1.2 Billion
Esteemed for his business acumen and political contributions, Vijay Mallya’s net worth is reportedly $1.2 billion, primarily amassed from his business ventures.
Born in 1955 in West Bengal, India, Mallya attended La Martiniere Calcutta high school and later pursued a BCom degree from St. Xavier’s College. After the passing of his father, entrepreneur Vittal Mallya, he assumed ownership of the “United Breweries Group” and rose to the position of chairman, steering the company towards becoming one of India’s leading and most renowned companies.
Mallya’s business interests expanded beyond the “UB Group,” with involvements in “United National Breweries,” “Sanofi,” and “Kingfisher Airlines,” which significantly contributed to his overall wealth.
Besides business, Mallya is known for his keen interest in various sports, particularly Formula One, where India has its own team named “Sahara Force India”. Other teams supported by “UG Group” include the “Kingfisher” derby team, “McDowell Indian” horse racing team, signature golf tournaments, as well as the “East Bengal” club. His fascination with sports led to his membership in “The World Motor Sport Council.”
Mallya commenced his political journey in 2002, joining the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defense and continuing to serve in various committees and sub-committees in India.
On the personal front, Mallya was previously married to Sameera Tyabjee before marrying Rekha. He has children from both marriages.
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| Full Name | Vijay Mallya |
| Net Worth | $1.2 Billion |
| Date Of Birth | December 18, 1955 (age 59 |
| Place Of Birth | Bantwal, India |
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Profession | Politician, Promoter, Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Film Producer |
| Education | La Martiniere Calcutta, University of Calcutta, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata |
| Nationality | India |
| Spouse | Rekha Mallya (m. 1993) |
| Children | Siddharth Mallya |
| Parents | Vittal Mallya |
| Nicknames | Dr. Vijay Mallaya , Dr. Vijay Mallya |
| IMDB |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest | 2009/I | executive producer – as Dr. Vijay Mallya |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakht | 2004 | presenter – as Dr. Vijay Mallya |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Aggan | 1998 | acknowledgement: Chairman, U.B. Group – as Dr. Vijay Mallaya |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2009-2015 | TV Series | Himself – Chairman and Team Principal, Force India / Himself / Himself – Managing Director & Team Principal, Force India / … |
| He’s Done It Again! | 2011 | Video | Himself – Force India Mercedes |
| Formula 1’s 60th Anniversary: Plus Ça Change | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| ITV – Formula One | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
