While Vadra came into limelight after marrying into the Nehru-Gandhi family in 1997, he has consistently been in the news for cases of alleged land grabbing and dubious business dealings. He is said to have dropped out of college midway to join his family business of brassware and artificial jewellery. In 1997, Vadra started Artex, which dealt with brass handicraft and fashion accessories. Later, he also ventured into hospitality and real estate. The year 2007 turned out to be extremely lucrative for Robert Vadra. Within a year, he founded a number of firms, including Sky Light Realty, North India IT Parks, Sky Light Hospitality, Real Earth Estates, and aircraft charter firm Blue Breeze Trading.