Thursday, January 22, 2009

Mallya the most colourful of Indian businessmen

  • An island in Europe, ostensibly off the coast of Monte Carlo, though the exact location for between $100 million and $150 million (Rs 500 crore to Rs 750 crore).
  • A string of islands north of the Maldives years ago and now runs resorts in these islands.
  • a stake in an aircraft company that offered hopping flights to these islands.
  • The island of Thinnakkara off the cost of Lakshwadeep .
  • Mabula Game Lodge, close to Johannesburg in South Africa. Spread over 12,000 hectares it is said to be one of South Africa’s finest private game reserves.
  • 1,000 acres of land in the Himalayas to promote high end tourist Properties
  • He has houses around the globe;
  • Castles in Scotland,
  • Town houses in London, Monte Carlo, Manhattan (Trump Towers), Sausalito and innumerable properties in India.
  • ‘Niladri’ in Mumbai
  • ‘Kingfisher Villa’ in Goa
  • he has hidden gems like the heritage, colonial bunglow with the best garden in Ooty, besides houses in Delhi and his home town Bangalore.
  • Three yachts: Indian Empress, Indian Princess and Kalizma
  • Four private jets,
  • 240-strong vintage car collection
  • Force India Formula 1 team
  • The Porsches, Bentleys, Maserattis and Ferraris make Mallya the most colourful of Indian businessmen.

    ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4020162.cms

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