Paras Shahdadpuri Founder and chairman, Nikai Group of Companies Follow us Follow on Google News Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on X Follow on LinkedIn Shahdadpuri chairs the diversified Dubai-based business with interests in electronics, home appliances, IT, FMCG, and retail food chains. An ex-diplomat with the Indian government, Shahdadpuri launched his entrepreneurial journey in 1988 by trading commodities, choosing Dubai as the base for his global operations. Widely respected as a “gentleman and statesman” in business circles, he has received numerous accolades, including the Bharat Shiromani Award, the CEO International Achievement Award, and recognition for his contribution to the global electronics sector. Shahdadpuri is also deeply committed to philanthropy and community service, supporting numerous charitable causes and championing social initiatives across the UAE and beyond. Related Stories How should regional and global retailers weather the Covid-19 crisis? Revealed: Influential Indians in the GCC: Business legends India and the GCC: Bound by history You might also like Sunil John Yusuff Ali M.A. Dr. Thumbay Moideen Vidya Chhabria Mohan Valrani K. Rajaram Dr. Adnan Chilwan Sanjiv Kakkar Ram Kumar Thota Raghu Malhotra Atif Rahman Amit Jain Rishi Kapoor Vasu Shroff Anil Pillai Bal Krishen Rohit and Sharad Bachani Raju Ramesh and Sunil Paul Ayesha Depala John Paul Joy Alukkas Geet Bhalla and Digvijay Pratap Snehal and Sunita Hadani Nisha Jagtiani Kunal Kapoor Dino Varkey Ashish Panjabi Joy Alukkas Ravi Pillai Micky Jagtiani Sunny Varkey Sunil Vaswani Shamsheer Vayalil Dr. Zulekha Daud Yogesh Mehta Firoz Merchant Rajen Kilachand Azad Moopen Tony Jashanmal Paras Shahdadpuri Shyam Bhatia Adeeb Ahamed Dhananjay Datar Rizwan Sajan PNC Menon Sima Ved Shaji Ul Mulk Ramesh Prabhakar L.T. Pagarani Ram Buxani Surender Kandhari Sohan Roy Sunil Kaushal