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The company's trading operations spanned several countries in [[Asia]], [[Middle East]], Europe, East Europe, [[Ukraine]] and [[Russia]].<ref name="chainrai.com1"/> |
The company's trading operations spanned several countries in [[Asia]], [[Middle East]], Europe, East Europe, [[Ukraine]] and [[Russia]].<ref name="chainrai.com1"/> |
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Chainrai is a philanthropist and involved with many charities worldwide. He is a [[Rotary International|Rotarian]], and member of several other social organisations. He was vice chairman{{ |
Chainrai is a philanthropist and involved with many charities worldwide. He is a [[Rotary International|Rotarian]], and member of several other social organisations. He was vice chairman{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} of the Indian [[Chamber of commerce|Chamber of Commerce]] of Hong Kong<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/707887/ive-got-nothing-hide-says-chainraiive-got-nothing-hide-says-chainrai|title=I've got nothing to hide, says Chainrai|date=7 March 2010|access-date=8 November 2019|newspaper=South China Morning Post|language=en|location=Hong Kong|first=John|last=Carney}}</ref> from 2001 to 2006 before he became the President of the Chamber in 2007. In that capacity, Chainrai was part of several trade delegations together with top government officials and businessmen of Hong Kong to other countries.<ref name="chainrai.com1"/> |
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{{as of|2015|4|alt=Currently}} he holds the position of vice chairman of the chamber. He is also one of "The One", a charity organization to find the one person each year, who has contributed to the world unselfishly.<ref name="chainrai.com1"/> |
{{as of|2015|4|alt=Currently}} he holds the position of vice chairman of the chamber. He is also one of "The One", a charity organization to find the one person each year, who has contributed to the world unselfishly.<ref name="chainrai.com1"/> |
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Chainrai's involvement and interests now include investments in property, hotels, the entertainment industry and solar power projects. Chainrai also briefly owned [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth Football Club]], an [[Premier League|English Premier League]] Club.<ref name="chainrai.com"/><ref name="chainrai.com1"/> He has a son, Karan Chainrai, who was seen stepping onto the pitch<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/714412/pompeys-hk-boss-dreams-fa-cup-glory|title=Pompey's HK boss dreams of FA Cup glory|date=|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref> at the FA Cup Final in 2010 where Portsmouth faced Chelsea for the title. |
Chainrai's involvement and interests now include investments in property, hotels, the entertainment industry and solar power projects. Chainrai also briefly owned [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth Football Club]], an [[Premier League|English Premier League]] Club.<ref name="chainrai.com"/><ref name="chainrai.com1"/> He has a son, Karan Chainrai, who was seen stepping onto the pitch<ref name="scmp.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/714412/pompeys-hk-boss-dreams-fa-cup-glory|title=Pompey's HK boss dreams of FA Cup glory|date=|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref> at the FA Cup Final in 2010 where Portsmouth faced Chelsea for the title.<ref name="scmp.com"/> |
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Revision as of 18:58, 18 October 2020
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Balram Chainrai | |
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बलराम चैनराई | |
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Businessman |
| Website | www |
Balram Chainrai (Nepali: बलराम चैनराई, also known as Balu) is the son of P. G. Chainrai, a British Gorkha Army.[citation needed] He is of Nepali origin.[1][2] Born in October, 1958, and educated in Hong Kong, Chainrai speaks several languages and is fluent in Cantonese, English and Sindhi. Having started his business career quite early in life, Chainrai soon established himself as a leading business man in Hong Kong.[3]
His core company, Hornington Enterprises Limited was incorporated in 1984 in Hong Kong. The company is involved in the manufacture and trading of electronic good, home appliances, toys; distribution of computers and related accessories, and trade finance activities, with an annual turnover in excess of INR 200 K.[4]
The company's trading operations spanned several countries in Asia, Middle East, Europe, East Europe, Ukraine and Russia.[4]
Chainrai is a philanthropist and involved with many charities worldwide. He is a Rotarian, and member of several other social organisations. He was vice chairman[citation needed] of the Indian Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong[5] from 2001 to 2006 before he became the President of the Chamber in 2007. In that capacity, Chainrai was part of several trade delegations together with top government officials and businessmen of Hong Kong to other countries.[4] Currently[update] he holds the position of vice chairman of the chamber. He is also one of "The One", a charity organization to find the one person each year, who has contributed to the world unselfishly.[4]
Chainrai's involvement and interests now include investments in property, hotels, the entertainment industry and solar power projects. Chainrai also briefly owned Portsmouth Football Club, an English Premier League Club.[3][4] He has a son, Karan Chainrai, who was seen stepping onto the pitch[6] at the FA Cup Final in 2010 where Portsmouth faced Chelsea for the title.[6]
References
- ^ "Balu Chainrai Official Website". www.chainrai.com. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ "Hong Kong millionaire Balram Chainrai to increase stake in Asian Oilfield". VCCircle. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
chainrai.comwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d e "Balu Chainrai Official Website". chainrai.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ Carney, John (7 March 2010). "I've got nothing to hide, says Chainrai". South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Pompey's HK boss dreams of FA Cup glory". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 March 2020.