Pramod

In 2003, Pramod set up Global Infrastructure Holdings; renamed Global Steel Holdings two years later, it became the vehicle for his Lakshmi Mittal-like global expansion.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

In 2003, Pramod set up Global Infrastructure Holdings; renamed Global Steel Holdings two years later, it became the vehicle for his Lakshmi Mittal-like global expansion.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

JSW Steel had acquired a 41.29% stake for Rs. 2,157 crore in Ispat, a company promoted by brothers Pramod and Vinod Mittal.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

But what has surprised observers is the absence of Pramod, both at the press meet on December 21 and at Ispat's Annual General Body Meeting held the same day in Kolkata.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

"My uncle Pramod was involved in the deal through video conferences from London," says Atulya, vice president at Ispat.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

Was London's bad weather the only reason Pramod didn't board the flight?

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

In 2003, Pramod set up Global Infrastructure Holdings; renamed Global Steel Holdings two years later, it became the vehicle for his Lakshmi Mittal-like global expansion.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

Pramod Haque is one of the most revered private equity investors globally.

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But what has surprised observers is the absence of Pramod, both at the press meet on December 21 and at Ispat's Annual General Body Meeting held the same day in Kolkata.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011

"My uncle Pramod was involved in the deal through video conferences from London," says Atulya, vice president at Ispat.

Jindal's Steely Resolve Prince Matthew Thomas 2011