Indian-British billionaire Gopichand P. Hinduja, known as the UK's richest businessman, has passed away aged 85, Tory lawmaker Rami Ranger said on Tuesday.
Widely known as "GP" in business circles, he was the chairman of both the Hinduja Group and Hinduja Automotive Ltd in the UK, making the Hinduja family the richest in the UK, with a net worth of £35.3 billion (192,700 crore) to their name, as per the Sunday Times Rich List.
"He was one of the most gracious, humble, and loyal friends. His passing marks the end of an era, as he was truly a well-wisher of the community and a guiding force," said Ranger, who is a member of the British House of Lords, in a statement on Tuesday condoling the billionaire's demise, as per a Hindustan Times report.
“I had the privilege of knowing him over many years; his qualities were unique—tremendous sense of humour, commitment to the community and country, India—and he always supported good causes. He has left a huge vacuum behind that will be difficult to fill. May he rest in peace in heaven. Om Shanti,” he added.
(More details are awaited.)
