Millions of Indian expatriates have moved to the GCC, not only contributing to the region’s fast-growing economies but also building multi-billion-dollar businesses. Others have climbed the corporate ladder to become key captains of industry. In the August issue of Gulf Business, we acknowledged these icons of influence and movers and shakers in our special report on the most influential Indians in the GCC.

There are three sections to our list, which is now available online and published further below. The first section, dubbed ‘Icons of Influence’, profiles some of the wealthiest of the Gulf-based business titans in India. The second section focuses on India-based business moguls who are driving innovation and who have built massive enterprises within India itself.

The third and final section looks at Indian leaders who have made a significant impact as top corporate executives and founders in the Gulf region. Icons of Influence Chairman and Managing Director, Lulu Group International Chairperson, GEMS Education Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Founder and Chairman, Burjeel Holdings and Chairman, Amanat Holdings Founder President, Thumbay Group Founder and CEO, Petrochem Middle East CEO and Chairwoman, Landmark Group Founder and Chairman, Danube Group Founder and Chairman, Sobha Group Chairman and Managing Director, Joyalukkas Group Chairman and President, Dodsal Group Founder and Chairwoman, Apparel Group Chairperson, Pure Gold Jewellers Group President, Jash.