Lord Swraj Paul

Why in News?

• Passed away on 22 Aug 2025 in London at the age of 94.
• PM Modi expressed grief over his demise.

Key Facts

• Full Name → Swraj Paul, Baron Paul of Marylebone.
• Born → 18 Feb 1931, Jalandhar (Punjab, India).
• Migration → Moved to UK in 1966.
• Founder → Caparo Group (1968), London HQ.
  • Sectors → engineering, automotive, steel, IT.
  • Operations in UK, India, USA, Canada, UAE.
• Positions:
  • Became the first Indian-origin Deputy Speaker of the UK House of Lords (2008).
  • Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton.
• Awards:
  • Padma Bhushan (1983) by Govt. of India.
• Legacy:
  • Major industrialist, philanthropist, and bridge-builder in Indo-UK relations.