Vineet Jain
Vineet Jain | |
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| Born | 1966 Kolkata, India |
| Occupation(s) | Business leader, Managing Director of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Managing Director of The Times Group (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited) |
Vineet Jain (born 1966) is an Indian business leader serving as the Managing Director of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (B.C.C.L.), recognized as India's most longstanding and largest media conglomerate, commonly referred to as The Times Group.
Early life and education
Hailing from Kolkata, Jain completed his studies at the American College of Switzerland.
The Times Group
Since joining The Times Group in 1987, Jain has been an integral part of the company. He descends from Ramkrishna Dalmia, the original founder of The Times Group and the Dalmia Group. Leadership at B.C.C.L. has been a family tradition, with his grandfather Shanti Prasad Jain, father Ashok Jain, and mother Indu Jain each having held the chairperson position. Additionally, his sister Nandita Judge was associated with the organization.
In his current role, Jain oversees daily operations within the group’s entertainment and television divisions, focusing on expanding these critical areas.
Family and personal life
Jain is divorced and splits his residence time between New Delhi and Mumbai, where he lives with his brother.
Awards
- Rajiv Gandhi Award for 'Best Industrialist of the Year', 2009
- Impact Person of the Year Award, 2013
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award from The Bombay Management Association, 2013
- Media Person of the Year Award presented by the International Advertising Association, 2015
- Art Karat Award, 2018
- ITA Sterling Icon of Indian Entertainment Award in the Media category, 2009