Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood From King Charles

He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Founder and Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, was awarded the Honorary Knighthood by King Charles III in the United Kingdom. Mr Mittal is the first Indian to receive a Knighthood from King Charles. 

He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. 

"I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles. UK and India have historical relations, which are now entering a new era of increased cooperation and collaboration," Sunil Bharti Mittal said.