The Billionaire Who Fell From the Sky: Vijay Mallya’s ₹9,000 Crore Crash Landing
“I’m not running away from anything. I’m simply seeking justice.” — Vijay Mallya Once hailed as “India’s Richard Branson,” Vijay Mallya lived a life many only dream of—luxury jets, Formula 1 racing, elite parties on superyachts. But behind the glitz was a financial storm brewing. This is the true story of ambition, excess, and accountability—one of India’s most talked-about corporate controversies. 🛫 Kingfisher Airlines: The Dream That Crash-Landed In 2005, Mallya launched Kingfisher Airlines with a vision to revolutionize Indian aviation. Red leather seats, gourmet meals, and celebrity-style branding—Kingfisher wasn’t just an airline, it was a flying five-star hotel. But by 2012, the airline grounded operations. Why? High operating costs Aggressive, unsustainable expansion A highly competitive market with wafer-thin margins Thousands of employees lost jobs. Creditors were left unpaid. The airline’s collapse marked the beginning of deeper trouble...
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