However, Mallya ranks well above Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways, who has been ranked by Forbes at 94th position with a fortune of $600 million.
Vijay Mallya left India on March 2, presumably for London.
The Goa villa, Mumbai office could be put on the block.
After strong statements to the contrary, UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya on Tuesday said that he was considering the merger of Kingfisher Airlines with budget carrier Simplifly Deccan (earlier Air Deccan), in which the former bought a 26 per cent stake in June. Mallya said Kingfisher had asked consulting firm Accenture to study the integration of the two airlines, including the possibility of a merger.
The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, which operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, towards charges for using the facilities at the airport for Kingfisher Airlines flights
Occupants were served eviction orders in April this year
As an overnight producer of nearly 10 per cent of the world's Scotch whisky, Vijay Mallya has moved to a global liquor arena.
Force India set their sights on breaking into Formula One's top three at the launch of their new car on Wednesday and hit back at suggestions that they lack the budget to match the manufacturers in a spending 'arms race'.
'I used to tell my wife to pack extra food in my tiffin so that I could at least offer that to my colleagues who were living on vada pav.'
Playing down Justice Mudgal committee's report on corruption in the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore owner Vijay Mallya said scandals were a part and parcel of the every sport and the brand value of the cash-rich event remained unaffected.
Beleaguered Lalit Modi on Monday found support from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya, who credited the IPL commissioner for the cash-awash Twenty20 league's mind-boggling success. Throwing his weight behind Modi, Mallya said IPL owes its success to Modi and also wondered at the hue and cry raised over trans-border transaction by some of the IPL franchisees.
Wednesday's acquisition of Whyte & Mackay for $1.18 billion puts Mallya in the hallowed bracket.
The judge said the assets of the respondent company cannot be left under the control of UBHL and could be handed over to official liquidator to achieve the winding up process s per the law.
United Spirits Ltd will launch five brands in China as part of its entry into the communist country's market.
India's tough stance is better late than never.
Mallya and his UB Group companies, including Kingfisher Finvest, held a 32.12 per cent stake in the airlines as of September.
In all, 4.2 million shares were sold during the quarter.
An expert committee, set up by the Supreme Court to probe allegations against the Adani group following a bombshell report from a US short seller, has members with potential conflict of interest, a fresh petition filed in the apex court on Monday said.
Through the UB Group, Mallya holds 21.98 per cent stake in MCF.
Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.
The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher to GMR Hyderabad International Airport.
Total disputed liability of Mallya with respect to service tax to the tune of Rs 535 cr
All praise for his franchise owner, Vijay Mallya, Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer A B de Villiers said the liquor baron is the 'Mr Smart' of the team.
The 25-seater aircraft is interspersed with plush sofas, a cushioned bed, bars, showers and a bathrobe
Mallya still ranks well above Naresh Goyal of Jet Airways, who has been ranked at the 94th position with a fortune of $600 million.
The final list of bidders would be finalised only after the interested firms pay the earnest money deposit on June 30.
Continuing its global acquisition drive to become the numero uno liquor player, Vijay Mallya's United Breweries is believed to have made a bid for a part of Australian giant Foster's presumably valued at $234 million.
"I just have to ride out the storm," Vijay Mallya said.
Mallya has been in the UK for months, escaping arrest warrants against him.
Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Vijay Mallya, once known as 'King of Good Times', with the board of a company he nurtured into India's largest liquor maker asking him to quit.
Karnataka HC seeks probe into fund diversion by United Spirits.
United Breweries Group chief Vijay Mallya's son, Sidhartha Mallya is set to step into the world of brand endorsement with celebrity management firm KWAN signing him up to become face of some luxury brands.
In 2010, ministry told its officers nominated on PSB boards to stay away from big-loan panels; central bank followed suit.
What's common between Vijay Mallya, Ratan Tata and L N Mittal besides the fact that they are all India-born entrepreneurs looking to dominate global business? All three are victims of economic patriotism in foreign soil.
The low-profile chief of Deepak Fertilisers on Wednesday bought 24.46% shareholding in MCF.
The UB Group, which has interests in spirits, aviation and pharmaceuticals, is contemplating entering the organised retail sector leveraging on its Kingfisher brand name.
On April 20, the Special Magistrate Court had convicted Mallya and others, in connection with bouncing of two cheques of Rs 50 lakh each
Within the next fortnight Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta will know whether they continue to remain Force India drivers next season or not, as Team Principal Vijay Mallya said he is due to convey his decision to the duo before next month's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Ernst and Young, advisers to Air Sahara, had valued Air Sahara at between $750 million and $1 billion.
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