The UK’s New Elite
One of the most striking trends in recent years has been the rise of foreign billionaires in Britain. We know about the Middle Eastern elite, rich from petro-profits. Russian oligarchs have made considerable parts of Mayfair their home.. So now say hi to the ‘Bollygarchs’.
An example of this is the well-heeled Cyrus Vandrevala, investor , was one of just 2 individuals to purchase a £20M ($30M) London home in December 2009 just as the economic downturn started to bite ultra-high net worth buyers. Cyrus Vandrevala, who’s married to the daughter of the owner of development business Hirco, Priya Hiranandani, arises from no doubt one of India’s wealthiest dynasties. Cyrus Vandrevala acquired a W10 stately-pile in December for around £22M ($33M).
Not simply involved on snapping up among the most desirable West London residences and indulging in sumptious life styles, usually the Bollygarchs have revealed a great altruistic trait ; either in London and India and beyond. Lakshmi Mittal has recently silently paid millions to flood charities and a variety of other enterprises. His son Aditya handed £15m to The Ormond St . Children’s Hospital at the beginning of last year ; the biggest single donation they’ve ever given. Mr. Vandrevala is a significant contributor to the Elephant family , the organisation responsible for the Elephant Parade early last year in which a considerable number of decorated forged elephants placed throughout the metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. Vandrevala have also set up a non-profit trust centered onimproving psychological medical care within India.
What are the reasons for this? Eventhough India is moving extremely fast with regard to fiscal situation- business people may not just yet have easy access to sophisticated finance stock markets, lawyers as well as insurance facilities. . . virtually all of which London leads the globe as an international major centre of capital. Indians equally love Britain’s private educational institutions, legal system and diminished corruption.