The Hinduja brothers, Srichand, Gopichand, Ashok and Prakash, are listed at Number four in the Power 101. “When it comes to exercising power and influence the Hindujas are remarkably strong because they have remained united,” the publication said.
Lord Swraj Paul, with son Angad, have been ranked at Number 21 on the list.
“At 82, Lord Swraj Paul is the grand old man of the Indian community whose voice commands wide respect both in Britain and India.
“Part of his influence derives from the fact that his is one of the few family owned businesses in Britain that has done its best to keep manufacturing alive in Britain. He remains the chairman and father figure in the Caparo automotive and engineering group that now has plants in Britain, America, India and Poland,” the publication said.
“It is wonderful to see something I started by borrowing 5,000 in 1968 has flourished into a situation where we employ more than 10,000 worldwide and we are a completely family-owned company,” Lord Paul was quoted as saying.
In a message Cameron said, “there is little doubt that Britain today is a far more diverse and tolerant society than it was a generation ago. The many and various communities that make up our country energise our businesses and immeasurably enrich our cultural and social life.
Ramniklal Solanki, editor-in-chief of GG2 Leadership Awards 2013 said: “We are looking to recognise the best in everyone and tell people that wherever they are and whatever they are doing, it is possible to reach the heights they aspire to.”
Other prominent persons figuring in list include Shailesh Vara, MP, Parliamentary under secretary of state, minister for the courts and legal aid (No. 11), Sayeeda Warsi, senior minister of state at the Foreign Office and minister of faith and communities (No. 12) and economist Amartya Sen (No. 15).
It also includes Priti Patel, who British Prime Minister David Cameron announced would be the ‘Diaspora Champion', bringing Britain and India ever closer together (No. 16), Navnit Dholakia, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords (No. 19) and sculptor Anish Kapoor (No. 26).
