Naresh Goyal Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Naresh Goyal Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Sangrur, Punjab
Wife: Anita Goyal
Age: 75 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Businessman |
| Famous For | Being the Founder and Chairman of Jet Airways |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 July 1949 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 75 Years |
| Birthplace | Sangrur, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Sangrur, Punjab, India |
| School | Government Raj High School |
| College/University | Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors of Commerce |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Hall of Fame honour from Hotel Investment Forum of India: 2011 • Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year by the Travel Agents Association of India: 2010 • India Business Leader Awards by CNBC TV18: 2009 • Man of the Year Award by the Aviation Press Club: 2008 • NDTV Profit Business Award: 2006 • Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Services from Ernst & Young: 2000 • Belgium conferred the Commandeur of the Order of Leopold II (one of the country's highest civilian distinctions): 2011 |
| Controversies | • In 2000, according to the Indian Intelligence Agencies, Naresh Goyal-led Jet Airways was funded by the don Dawood Ibrahim . Though this was discarded and the government gave him security clearance. • Money Laundering case In March 2020, the Enforcement Directorate detained him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for suspicious transactions involving 19 privately held firms (14 registered in India and 5 abroad) associated with Goyal. check sources The Times of India • Later, CBI registered an FIR against him, his wife, and others in an alleged bank fraud of Rs. 538 crore on 14 July 2023. The ED conducted raids on Naresh Goyal and his associates in Delhi and Mumbai on 19 July 2023. check sources Hindustan Times • The ED's investigation revealed that Naresh and his family members had allegedly misappropriated public funds that were originally obtained as business loans from Canara Bank. These funds were diverted for various purposes, including the acquisition of four flats in Mumbai. • On 19 July 2023, the ED conducted raids on Naresh Goyal and his associates in Delhi and Mumbai. Following the investigation, Naresh was later found guilty in the case, and on 1 September 2023, the Enforcement Directorate arrested him. check sources NDTV • On 14 September 2023, the court sent him to a 14-day judicial custody. check sources The Hindu • The Enforcement Directorate seized properties worth Rs. 538 crore belonging to Naresh and his family members on 1 November 2023. These seized properties included residential flats, bungalows, and commercial premises situated in London, Dubai, and various cities across India. check sources The Times of India • On 6 May 2024, the Bombay high court granted him interim bail for 2 months on medical grounds. check sources Hindustan Times |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1988 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Anita Goyal (Marketing Analyst) (died of Cancer on 16 May 2024)  |
| Children | Son- Nivaan Goyal Daughter- Namrata Goyal |
| Parents | Father- Name Not Known (Jewellery Dealer) Mother- Name Not Known  |
| Siblings | Brother- Surinder Kumar Goyal Sister- None |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | â‚ą3,000 Crore ($500 Million) (As Per 2017) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Naresh Goyal
Does Naresh Goyal drink alcohol?: Yes
He was very young when his father passed away.
He was 11 years old when his family went into financial turmoil and had to auction their house. He then lived with his mother’s uncle.
He began his career as a cashier in 1967 in his maternal uncle’s travel agency.
Naresh Goyal in his youth
His first salary was â‚ą300 per month.
Young Naresh Goyal
After his graduation, he joined the travel business with the GSA for Lebanese International Airlines.
In 1969, Naresh was appointed as the Public Relation Manager of Iraqi Airways.
Naresh Goyal
From 1971 to 1974, he served as the Regional General Manager for ALIA, Royal Jordanian Airlines.
Naresh Kumar as the Regional General Manager of the Royal Jordanian Airlines
In 1974, he set up his own agency Jetair, representing big names, such as Air France, Austrian Airlines and Cathay Pacific. His mother sold her own jewellery to give him money to start the business.
In 1975, he was made the regional manager of Philippine Airlines in India.
In 1979, he met Anita, who joined her company as a marketing analyst. He married her nine years later in 1988.
Naresh Goyal with his wife
Goyal founded Jet Airways (air services on domestic sectors in India), which commenced its commercial operations on 5 May 1993.
Jet Airways Aircraft
He was appointed on the Board of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from 2004–2006 and then re-elected in 2008, serving till 2016.
On 17 July 2018, Goyal signed an $8.8 billion deal to buy 75 airplanes from Boeing.
He is the founder of an airline but doesn’t know how to drive a car nor does he know how to swim as well.
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