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Vijay Mallya Podcast: Rise & Downfall Of Kingfisher Airlines, Loans & RCB | FO364 Raj Shamani

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Jun 5, 2025
Vijay Mallya, the former chairman of UB Group and Kingfisher Airlines, dives into his tumultuous journey in business. He reflects on the rise and fall of Kingfisher Airlines, candidly addressing loan defaults and media scrutiny. Mallya shares insights on launching the Royal Challengers Bangalore cricket team and his passion for cars. Touching upon the complexities of entrepreneurship in India, he navigates through legal challenges and the fallout from his controversial reputation, all while emphasizing the themes of resilience and legacy.
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INSIGHT

Why He Agreed To This Podcast

  • Vijay Mallya says Indian legacy media ran a relentless, negative trial against him for nine years.
  • He chose a podcast to speak because new media lets him explain things the legacy press would not.
ANECDOTE

Humble, Strict Upbringing

  • Vijay Mallya describes a strict upbringing and working after college on a 400-rupee stipend.
  • He credits that discipline with grounding him for business leadership later.
INSIGHT

Brand Personality As Strategy

  • Mallya argues that strong brands need personalities and surrogate advertising in India.
  • He shaped Kingfisher around fun, music and sport to work within India's ad restrictions.
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