London: Indian-British billionaire and chairman of the Hinduja Group, Gopichand Parmanand Hinduja, passed away at the age of 85, as announced by British lawmaker Rami Ranger on Tuesday. Ranger, a member of the House of Lords, described Hinduja as 'one of the most gracious, humble, and loyal friends,' noting that his passing 'marks the end of an era.' Expressing deep sorrow, Ranger said Hinduja was a well-wisher of the community and a guiding force, whose generosity and humour touched many lives.

A Life Dedicated to Business and Philanthropy

Popularly known as GP Hinduja, he was ranked as the richest individual in the United Kingdom for seven consecutive years, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Born in 1940 in India, Gopichand was the second son of Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, who

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