Sat Feb 22 16:28:28 UTC 2025: **Indian Business Tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood**
**New Delhi, India –** Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, received the insignia of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) on Friday, February 21st, 2025, at a ceremony held at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi. The medal was presented in recognition of the honorary knighthood bestowed upon him last year by King Charles III, making him the first Indian citizen to receive this honor.
The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, praised Mittal’s significant investments in the UK, including BT, Gleneagles, Norlake Hospitality, and OneWeb, highlighting his role in strengthening UK-India partnerships, particularly through his work with the India-UK CEO Forum. Cameron noted Mittal’s recent leadership of a high-level Indian business delegation to the UK, which met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers to explore avenues for economic growth in both nations.
Mittal expressed his honor at receiving the KBE, emphasizing his commitment to fostering stronger India-UK business relations. The award underscores the growing economic ties between India and the United Kingdom.
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