Vijay Mallya
Kingfisher Airlines · India
Vijay Mallya is the CEO of Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya is based in India. Mallya was born in 1955 in Kolkata and educated at La Martiniere Calcutta and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.
Vijay Vittal Mallya is an Indian businessman and a former politician. He is the subject of an extradition effort by the Indian Government to bring him back from the UK to face charges of financial crimes in India. His last formal appeal against extradition was rejected in 2020, but as of April 2025 the order had not been enforced; the judge in a case rejecting his appeal against bankruptcy said "apparently Dr Mallya is still resisting extradition on other bases which have yet to be resolved".
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Vijay Mallya's ongoing legal battles in India, particularly disputes over asset recovery and fugitive status related to Kingfisher Airlines' collapse and associated debt obligations. The headlines document proceedings in the Bombay High Court regarding asset disputes, claims of discrepancies in government and bank recovery figures, and the eventual restitution of recovered funds to former airline employees after years of bankruptcy proceedings. Coverage has also examined the broader narrative of Mallya's status among India's economic fugitives and retrospectives on Kingfisher Airlines' rise and failure.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 18, 1955 · Kolkata
- Citizenship
- India
- Education
- La Martiniere Calcutta, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
- Awards
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Vijay Mallya: FAQ
- What company does Vijay Mallya lead?
- Vijay Mallya is CEO of Kingfisher Airlines.
- Where was Vijay Mallya educated?
- Vijay Mallya studied at La Martiniere Calcutta, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.