From Aditi KhannaLondon, Apr 9 (PTI) An Indian-origin educationist in the UK, who moved to Britain after her marriage with no English language skills, has been named the Asian Businesswoman of the Year in an award ceremony in Birmingham. This years Asian Rich List marked a significant hike in the fortunes of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Pauls Caparo Holdings. The 2017 evaluation also marks a new entry by Indian- origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta of Liberty House, with an estimated wealth of 250 million pounds. With the impact these businesses have on our economy, we can see a promising future for our business leaders," said Shailesh Solanki, Editor of the Asian Rich List. Other winners at the event included Morningside Pharmaceuticals as Asian Business of the Year Award; Kailash Suri, Managing Director of Reel Cinemas, as Entrepreneur of the Year; and Nishti Ismail, founder of Nishtis Choice for Community Champion.

Source: India Today April 09, 2017 10:52 UTC