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Vineet Jain
Indian businessman (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vineet Jain (born 1966) is an Indian entrepreneur and current Managing Director of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (B.C.C.L.), India's oldest and largest media group in India,[citation needed] also known as The Times Group.
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Early life and education
Vineet Jain was born in Kolkata. He graduated from the American College of Switzerland.[2]
The Times Group
Jain joined The Times Group in 1987.[2] He is the great-grandson of Ramkrishna Dalmia, the founder of The Times Group and Dalmia Group.[2] Jain's grandfather Shanti Prasad Jain, father Ashok Jain and mother Indu Jain all served as chairperson of B.C.C.L.[2] His sister Nandita Judge also worked at the company.[3]
Jain handles the day to day operations of the group's entertainment and TV businesses.[4]
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Family and personal life
Jain is divorced. He splits his time between homes he shares with his brother in New Delhi and Mumbai.[2]
Awards
- 'Best Industrialist of the year' Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2009.[5]
- Impact Person of the Year Award in 2013.[6]
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award from The Bombay Management Association in 2013.[7]
- Media Person of the Year award from International Advertising Association in 2015[8][9]
- Art Karat Award in 2018.[10]
- ITA Sterling Icon of Indian Entertainment Award in Media category in 2009.[11][12]
References
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