The 19 richest Asians in the UK

Rajesh Satiija Ram, worth £910 million, made his fortune in mining.Media Hive Worldwide

Asian countries have had a massive financial influence on the UK economy, and some of the wealthiest British Asians own some of the most powerful companies in the world.

The Asian Rich List 2017, released on Friday night at the 17th annual Asian Business Awards (ABA) at London’s Park Plaza, recognises the top 101 highest earners in the British Asian community.

From entrepreneurs to philanthropists, the list, compiled by a team of experts at the AMG (Asian Media and Marketing Group), shows the economic influence and achievements of the Asian community in the UK.

Shailesh Solanki, executive editor of AMG, said: “This year’s list is once again a fascinating commentary on the financial impact British Asians have in the UK and the level of success growth that certain entrepreneurs and business leaders have achieved.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who attended the Awards, added: “From retail and pharmacy to tech and innovation, the UK’s Asian business leaders are at the forefront of their respective industries.”

We’ve rounded up the 19 richest Asians in the UK, ranked in ascending order based on their 2017 valuation.

Scroll down to see the most powerful and successful people from the Asian Rich List.

Note: Some calculations were based on the value of the entire family, which is indicated below.