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Date of birth12 February 1964

Age57 Years

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSahdna Jain

FamilyFather - Ashok Kumar Jain; Mother - Indu Jain; Brother - Samir Jain

Vineet Jain Biography

Vineet Kumar Jain is an Indian media entrepreneur and film producer best known for leadership roles at Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (The Times Group) and

Early life and background
Vineet Kumar Jain was born on 12 February 1964 in New Delhi, India. Raised in a Sahu Jain family, he grew up in the city that remains his hometown. He followed a course of international studies, earning a B.Sc. in International Business Administration from the American College of Switzerland and an MBA from Schiller International University. His upbringing and education preceded a long career within his family’s media group.

Career
Jain joined Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (BCCL) in 1986 and rose through positions that placed him at the center of India’s largest media conglomerate. He serves as Managing Director and Chairman of The Times of India and BCCL. He is also Chairman of Times Internet Ltd and Bharat Nidhi Limited, and has held the non-executive chairmanship of Mirchi Movies Limited.

Over the years Jain has held directorships across a number of group companies and related enterprises. His roles have included director positions at HDFC Bank Limited (2001–2008), Entertainment Network (India) Limited, Worldwide Media Private Limited, Times Global Broadcasting Company Limited, Times Journal India Private Limited, Times Online Money Limited, Zoom Entertainment Network Limited, Times Infotainment Media Limited, Optimal Media Solutions Limited, Times Centre for Media Studies, and the S.P. Jain Foundation. He also served as a director of The Press Trust of India Limited from September 2010 to September 2011.

Under his stewardship The Times Group operates several major newspapers and magazines, including The Times of India, Mumbai Mirror, The Economic Times, Navbharat Times, Femina and Filmfare. In recognition of his role growing the business, he received the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Bombay Management Association in 2013, and earlier the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2009. India Today ranked him 23rd on its list of India’s 50 most powerful people in 2017.

Film and production
Beyond his publishing responsibilities, Jain has been involved in film production. His credits as a producer include the films Talvar, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Raazi and Junglee. He is also known to write film reviews and has publicly commented on the creative merits of releases.

Public profile
Jain’s corporate compensation has attracted attention; in 2014 he paid himself a reported salary of ₹46.37 crore, which was widely noted in discussions of executive pay. He has appeared at public business forums, such as addressing the Global Business Summit in New Delhi in 2018.

Personal life
Jain follows Jainism. He is married to Sahdna Jain, who is identified as a journalist. His parents were Ashok Kumar Jain (father) and Indu Jain (mother), the latter of whom has served as chairperson of BCCL. His brother Samir Jain is vice chairman and managing director of BCCL.

Interests and accolades
Outside the office, Jain’s interests include travelling, skiing, playing tennis, reading and writing. His career has been recognized with awards for leadership and entrepreneurship, including the IMPACT Person of the Year in 2013.

Controversies
Publicly reported controversies associated with Jain include a 2012 remark about the business model of newspapers and allegations raised in a 2018 sting operation by Cobrapost that prompted questions about business ethics. These reports have formed part of his public profile alongside his corporate achievements.

Latest updates
Jain continues to lead key companies within The Times Group and remains active in film production and media strategy. His ongoing roles include chairmanships and directorships across the group’s media, internet and entertainment businesses.

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Recent Work

Talvar

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Debut (film)
Bareilly Ki Barfi

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Raazi

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Junglee

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Career Highlights

  1. Managing Director and Chairman of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (The Times Group)
  2. Chairman of Times Internet Ltd and Bharat Nidhi Limited
  3. Producer of films including Talvar, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Raazi and Junglee
  4. Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Bombay Management Association (2013)
  5. Ranked 23rd on India Today’s 50 Most Powerful People list (2017)
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When was Vineet Jain born?

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Vineet Jain is publicly listed as married to Sahdna Jain.