Six Indians among highest paid Asians in U.K.

LONDON, NOV. 26. Six non-resident Indians (NRI) topped the list of Britain's 10 highest paid Asians.

According to a report compiled by the Sunday Times, the pay list 2000 measures the top 500 earners in ready cash.

To appear on the list, one is required to have a minimum income or proceeds from share sales of 1.5 million pounds in the last year ending October 1.

Mr. Ashok Vaidya, founder of the successful Scipher Technology Business, is ranked second on the top 10 Asian high- flyer list.

Mr. Vaidya, who earned 10.904 million pounds, said ``success has been achieved through hardwork and teamwork. I have been lucky that I have a very supportive family.''

Mr. Madan Singh is in third place with 10.125 million pounds.

As the financial director of the company, Mr. Rakesh Patel, is the youngest of the four and ninth on the list. He earned 2.501 million pounds last year.

As the operations director of the company, Mr. Kristi Patel, ranked fourth, grossing 4.16 million pounds.

The executive chairman of the company, Mr. Ajit Patel, with an earning of 3.865 million pounds, in the last year was listed fifth.

Its executive director, Mr. Ajay Patel, came sixth with 3.78 million pounds.

- PTI

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