Meet the Kerala Entrepreneur Who Owns India’s First Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Worth ₹16 Crore

Meet the Kerala Entrepreneur Who Owns India’s First Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series

Venu Gopalakrishnan, the managing director and founder of Litmus7 Systems Consulting Pvt Ltd, a Kochi-based technology company, has become the first Indian to own the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge, an ultra-luxury sedan with an on-road price reportedly exceeding ₹16 crore.

About the Entrepreneur

• Name: Venu Gopalakrishnan

• Role: Founder and Managing Director, Litmus7 Systems Consulting Pvt Ltd, Kochi

• Notable for: Leading a successful tech startup and making high-profile automotive acquisitions, including a record ₹46 lakh bid for a VIP registration number for his Lamborghini Urus Performante earlier this year.

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II

• Price: Approximately ₹16–18 crore on-road, depending on customizations.

• Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12, producing 592 bhp and 900 Nm of torque.

• Features:

  • All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering for enhanced agility

  • Black Badge Planar suspension system for superior ride comfort

  • Bespoke dual-tone exterior (Black Diamond and Gunmetal Grey with a copper coachline)

  • Opulent interior with Phoenix Red and Black color scheme, hand-woven carbon fiber panels, and a black-chrome clock cabinet.

  • Advanced digital systems, including the SPIRIT operating system and Whispers app for connectivity and privacy.

  • Electrically operated rear suicide doors and a bespoke 18-channel, 1400W audio system.

Delivery and Public Reaction

The car was delivered through KUN Exclusive, Rolls-Royce’s Chennai dealership, at a private event in Kochi attended by Gopalakrishnan’s family. The event was marked by a grand unveiling, reflecting the exclusivity and luxury associated with the Black Badge series.

Significance

This acquisition not only marks a personal milestone for Venu Gopalakrishnan but also highlights the growing appetite for ultra-luxury automobiles among India’s new generation of entrepreneurs. His purchase is seen as a symbol of both business success and the evolving culture of luxury consumption in India.

In summary:
Venu Gopalakrishnan, a Kerala-based tech entrepreneur and founder of Litmus7, is the proud owner of India’s first Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Black Badge, a car that redefines luxury and performance in the country’s automotive landscape