Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Mittal on February 22 received the insignia of the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE).
He was presented the medal at a special investiture ceremony in the presence of friends and family at the British High Commissioneras residence in New Delhi.
The ceremony follows the announcement in 2024 that His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to confer the doyen of the telecom industry Mittal the Honorary Knighthood for services to UK-India business relations.
“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.
He said Mittal’s leadership has made a lasting impact on the UK-India partnership, including through his work with the India-UK CEO Forum. Most recently, he led a senior Indian business delegation to the UK to meet with Prime Minister Starmer, the Foreign Secretary, the Chancellor, and other Cabinet Ministers to identify opportunities for accelerating economic growth across both nations.
Mittal also expressed his happiness over receiving the medal, acknowledging this recognition both as a privilege and a responsibility as India and the United Kingdom continue to chart remarkable scale in their bilateral relations.
“It is an honour to have received the KBE from His Majesty, King Charles III. I remain committed to working with stakeholders in our nations towards advancing India – UK business relations. On the occasion of this special milestone, I extend my gratitude to all for their support through this journey,” he added.
