MS Dhoni starts new business venture: Check details about MSD's investment in drone company

New Delhi, June 6: Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the shareholder of the Indian drone company Garuda Aerospace, a premier tech space that is eager to encash on the latest accent on drones.

So, MS Dhoni has decided to invest in a company that makes Drones and supports the Agriculture ecosystem in the country.

Leaving cricket aside for a while post IPL 2022, Dhoni has stepped into his next career. After retirement, Dhoni has been involved in various industries such as clothing, liquor and agriculture.

Dhoni is currently contracted to invest in drones as well, that too for agriculture. Garuda Aerospace Company on Monday (June 6) called it a proud association after MS Dhoni became a shareholder in drone start-up Garuda Aerospace.

Dhoni has invested an undisclosed sum in Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace.

On the occasion of his association with Garuda, MS Dhoni said, “I'm happy to be a part of Garuda Aerospace and look forward to witnessing their growth story with the unique drone solutions they have to offer."

MS Dhoni has been roped in to be the Brand Ambassador and Shareholder in Garuda Aerospace.

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace is ecstatic about the development, “I've always been an Ardent Admirer of MS Dhoni & to have him as a part of the Garuda Aerospace family is honestly a dream come true," said Agnishwar.

“Mahi is the epitome of Dedication & I firmly believe that having Captain Cool on our Cap table adds tremendous value which will motivate our team to perform better," he further added. '

Garuda Aerospace equipped with 300 drones & 500 pilots operating in 26 cities, Garuda Aerospace drone manufacturing facilities were recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme of the central government, India is looking to attract investments in drone technology in various fields ranging from agriculture to defence to border security. India is also collaborating with a few other nations like the USA and Israel to beef up drone technology along with developing indigenous solutions.