Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has been awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KPE) in significant recognition of his contribution to UK-India business relations. The Honorary Knighthood was announced in 2024 with the approval of King Charles III and presented at a formal investiture ceremony at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi.
“I was delighted to present Sunil Bharti Mittal the KBE medal on behalf of His Majesty the King. Mittal is a great friend of the UK – with significant investments, including BT, Gleneagles, Norlake Hospitality, and OneWeb,” said Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, in an official statement.
Mittal said, “It is an honour to have received the KBE from His Majesty, King Charles III. As India and the United Kingdom continue to chart remarkable scales in our bilateral relations, I acknowledge this recognition as a privilege and a responsibility. I remain committed to working with stakeholders in our nations to advance India – UK business relations. On the occasion of this very special milestone, I extend my gratitude to all for their support through this journey.”
This Honorary Knighthood acknowledges Mittal’s legacy and his ongoing influence in shaping the business landscape and global society.
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Bharti Enterprises is one of India’s multinational conglomerates. It was founded by Sunil Bharti Mittal in 1976 and operates in sectors other than telecoms, such as real estate and manufacturing. Mittal identified emerging opportunities and made strategic investments that contributed significantly to the company’s expansion.
