Venugopal Dhoot

Venugopal Dhoot was born on 30 September 1970 in Bombay, India, and is an Indian businessman. According to Forbes magazine, his wealth in 2013 is $1.25 billion. He is said to be the thirty eighth richest man in India.He is an alumnus of the College of Engineering.

Nandlal Dhoot was the founder of Videocon Corporation and other businesses ventures such as Videocon Electronics. The company's major breakthrough came when it received one of India's first licenses to manufacture colour televisions.

Videocon Industries has widespread coverage across the globe. Videocon Industries is engaged in consumer electronics, telecommunications, oil exploration, glass manufacturing, and semiconductors. The company is also planning to venture into DTH, retail & power. Venugopal Dhoot is also known for his strategic acquisitions. He bought Electrolux refrigerator & semiconductor technology from Thomson. However his attempts to buy Daewoo went in vein. Recently he bought Planet M in India. His retail chain store Next runs on cash-and-carry business model.

VIDEOCONVideocon Industries has widespread coverage across the globe. Videocon Industries is engaged in consumer electronics, telecommunications, oil exploration, glass manufacturing, and semiconductors. The company is also planning to venture into DTH, retail & power. He married to Rama Dhoot, and now has two children Anirudh and Surbhi. Venugopal Dhoot is also known for his strategic acquisitions. He bought Electrolux refrigerator & semiconductor technology from Thomson. However his attempts to buy Daewoo went in vein. Recently he bought Planet M in India. His retail chain store Next runs on cash-and-carry business model.