The correct answer is: A. Sanjeev Gupta.
Sanjeev Gupta is a British billionaire of Indian origin who is the founder and chairman of the GFG Alliance, a multinational industrial conglomerate. He is currently challenging market leader Tesla for making the world’s largest lithium-ion battery.
Gupta was born in India in 1965 and moved to the United Kingdom in 1974. He studied metallurgical engineering at the University of Sheffield and then worked for a number of years in the steel industry. In 1992, he founded Liberty House, a steel trading company. Liberty House has since grown into a multinational conglomerate with interests in steel, aluminium, mining, and energy.
In 2018, Gupta announced plans to build the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Wales. The battery will be used to store renewable energy and will have a capacity of 100 megawatts. The project is expected to cost £200 million and will create 200 jobs.
Gupta is a controversial figure. He has been accused of using aggressive tactics to acquire businesses and of putting jobs at risk. However, he is also a respected businessman and has been praised for his ambition and his commitment to green energy.
The other options are incorrect.
- B. Gopichand Hinduja is an Indian-born British billionaire businessman. He is the co-chairman of the Hinduja Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in energy, automotive, and financial services.
- C. Akshay Ruparelia is a British billionaire businessman of Indian origin. He is the founder and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in real estate, construction, and financial services.
- D. Prakash Lohia is an Indian-born British businessman. He is the founder and chairman of the Lohia Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in chemicals, energy, and infrastructure.