Lottery Firm Tiger Associates Makes Major Political Donations
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What happened
Tiger Associates, a Kolkata-based lottery firm, donated Rs 260 crore to the DMK and AIADMK during the 2025-26 financial year. The firm accounted for nearly 74 per cent of the combined contributions reported by the two parties. The AIADMK's contribution report noted that Tiger Associates made six transfers totaling Rs 135 crore.
From deccanchronicle.com
Why it matters
The donations represent a significant concentration of political funding, with Tiger Associates' combined contributions to the two parties reaching Rs 370 crore over two financial years. The firm is linked to Santiago Martin through a common business associate.
From deccanchronicle.com
Who's involved
- MartinSantiago Martin is linked to Tiger Associates through a common business associate, which made the donations.