Malala Tops List, Declared Britain's Most Influential Asian

Once Britain's richest man, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has slipped "almost unnoticed into the ranks of the country's mere billionaires", the list noted.

Noting that Mittal remains one of the most successful businessmen of his generation, the publication said "the last few years have been increasingly tough, as the demand for steel has fallen and so too has Mittal's financial and political clout, but only because the market has challenged him."

The Hinduja brothers, Srichand, Gopichand, Ashok and Prakash, are listed at Number four in the Power 101.

"When it comes to exercising power and influence the Hindujas are remarkably strong because they have remained united," the publication said.

Lord Swraj Paul, with son Angad, have been ranked at Number 21 on the list.

"At 82, Lord Swraj Paul is the grand old man of the Indian community whose voice commands wide respect both in Britain and India.

"Part of his influence derives from the fact that his is one of the few family owned businesses in Britain that has done its best to keep manufacturing alive in Britain. He remains the chairman and father figure in the Caparo automotive and engineering group that now has plants in Britain, America, India and Poland," the publication said.

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