An Indian businessman, based in India, won the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire on Wednesday.&nbsp;Rajan Kurian, a 43 year old businessman from&nbsp;Kottayam, Kerala, won&nbsp;a million dollars (equivalent to&nbsp;Rs. 76 million).

His winning ticket&nbsp;number 2852 was picked up from series 330.

Rajan had been buying tickets for DDF promotions since October 2019.&nbsp;

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“I will set aside a good part of my win to help needy. I feel grateful with the win but I need to share it people who need it,” he told a media organization.

Rajan was escalated to win the DDF, as the past few days have been gloomy and difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has planned to use a part of the money for his business developments, and will save the rest for his children's future needs.

“The last few months have been tough with the COVID-19 situation. My business has come to a standstill. This money will be put to good use," he told a media organization.

Four other winners were announced who won a luxury vehicle each.

An Indian businessman, based in India, won the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire on Wednesday. Rajan Kurian, a 43 year old businessman from Kottayam, Kerala, won a million dollars (equivalent to Rs.

An Indian businessman, based in India, won the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire on Wednesday. Rajan Kurian, a 43 year old businessman from Kottayam, Kerala, won a million dollars (equivalent to Rs. 76 million). His winning ticket number 2852 was picked up from series 330. Rajan had been buying tickets for DDF promotions since October 2019. Also watch: Gravitas: Why was #BoycottUAE trending in Pak? “I will set aside a good part of my win to help needy. I feel grateful with the win but I need to share it people who need it,” he told a media organization. Rajan was escalated to win the DDF, as the past few days have been gloomy and difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has planned to use a part of the money for his business developments, and will save the rest for his children's future needs. “The last few months have been tough with the COVID-19 situation. My business has come to a standstill. This money will be put to good use," he told a media organization. Four other winners were announced who won a luxury vehicle each.

Kerala-based businessman wins a million dollar in Dubai Duty Free draw

An Indian man today won $1 million at the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium draw, joining the long list of Indian nationals who have turned millionaires through the raffle.

To date, there are 124 Indian nationals who have won $1 million each in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999.

Bangalore-based Toms Arackal Mani joined the long list of Dubai Duty-Free dollar millionaires when his ticket number 2190 in Series 263 was drawn at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, the Khaleej Times reported

Mani, a 38-year old executive who works for an international card company, purchased his ticket during the retailer&#39;s 34th anniversary in December last year.

Commenting on his win, Mani said: &quot;I am lost for words and I still can&#39;t believe that I won $1 million. Thank you Dubai Duty Free for the greatest news of my life.&quot;

Dubai Duty Free also conducted a Finest Surprise draw and announced two winners for this popular promotion.

Patrick Anderson, an American national from Missouri won a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (White) in Series 1677 with ticket number 0673.

While Krikor Kozanlian, a Belgian national from Antwerp, won a BMW R Nine T Scrambler motorbike (Monolith Metallic Matt) in Series 327 - ticket 0336.

Kozanlian, a manager at Arslanian Group, who celebrated his 39th birthday on February 5, said, &quot;This is such a wonderful surprise, and I just couldn&#39;t wait to collect my unexpected birthday gift from Dubai Duty-Free.&quot;

Lata Bhardwaj, a former employee of Dubai Duty-Free for 33 years, won a BMW 750LixDrive M Sport (Sapphire Metallic Black) in Series 1676 with ticket no 0707.

To date, there are 124 Indian nationals who have won $ 1 million each in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999

An Indian man today won $1 million at the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium draw, joining the long list of Indian nationals who have turned millionaires through the raffle. To date, there are 124 Indian nationals who have won $1 million each in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since its inception in 1999. Bangalore-based Toms Arackal Mani joined the long list of Dubai Duty-Free dollar millionaires when his ticket number 2190 in Series 263 was drawn at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, the Khaleej Times reported Mani, a 38-year old executive who works for an international card company, purchased his ticket during the retailer's 34th anniversary in December last year. Commenting on his win, Mani said: "I am lost for words and I still can't believe that I won $1 million. Thank you Dubai Duty Free for the greatest news of my life." Dubai Duty Free also conducted a Finest Surprise draw and announced two winners for this popular promotion. Patrick Anderson, an American national from Missouri won a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (White) in Series 1677 with ticket number 0673. While Krikor Kozanlian, a Belgian national from Antwerp, won a BMW R Nine T Scrambler motorbike (Monolith Metallic Matt) in Series 327 - ticket 0336. Kozanlian, a manager at Arslanian Group, who celebrated his 39th birthday on February 5, said, "This is such a wonderful surprise, and I just couldn't wait to collect my unexpected birthday gift from Dubai Duty-Free." Lata Bhardwaj, a former employee of Dubai Duty-Free for 33 years, won a BMW 750LixDrive M Sport (Sapphire Metallic Black) in Series 1676 with ticket no 0707.

Indian wins $1 million at Dubai Duty-Free raffle

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Kerala-based businessman wins a million dollar in Dubai Duty Free draw

Indian wins $1 million at Dubai Duty-Free raffle