LONDON: Britain’s South Asian communities celebrated their contribution to the British economy, highlighting the industrialist Hinduja brothers as among the wealthiest tycoons in the country.
The Asian Business Awards gala event in London attracted business leaders, entrepreneurs and several prominent parliamentarians.
It also celebrated the top 10 wealthiest British-based Asians, with Gopichand and Srichand Hinduja, brothers of Indian origin, edging out steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal for the top spot.
“The event is a celebration of Asian business excellence, acumen and achievement, with Asian business leaders mixing with powerful policymakers, business trendsetters and celebrities,” organizers said.
“Asians have come a long way from the stereotypical corner-shop owners.”
Sponsors Asian Media and Marketing Group (AMG) published an Asian Rich List showing the combined overall net worth of the 101 wealthiest had reached £51.5 billion ($86 billion, 62 billion euros) — an increase of £6.5 billion on last year.
The London-based Hindujas, entrepreneurs who co-chair the multinational Hinduja Group conglomerate, were ranked as Britain’s richest South Asians with a total worth of £13.5 billion.
“The lesson one can learn was from what my father used to say — never put all your fruits in one basket,” said Gopichand Hinduja.
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