Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted industrialist in Zambia with numerous successful businesses under his name. Some of the top companies in Zambia including Mahtani Group of Companies and Finsbury Investments have been started and run under his leadership. He is one of the most successful as well as celebrated businessmen across Zambia with numerous business establishments outside Zambia, particularly across developed nations like the United Kingdom.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani is also noted for his charitable practices. He is constantly seen involving in charity works for NGOs and other organisations. However, he rarely publicizes his charity works or philanthropic activities. This is the reason most of the participants and media was unaware of his huge financial contributions to the African Summit 2017. It is an economic summit which is being held every year in Zambia. The Summit provides a platform for known personalities and experts from different fields to join together and discuss about the burning issues associated with the nation. The African Summit is one of the biggest summits held in Zambia and is also a significant platform for networking and business. The Chief Press Secretary of the Summit released a Press Release shortly after the successful completion of the summit. In his letter, the Chief Secretary praised Dr. Rajan Mahtani for his significant financial contributions that resulted in the success of the summit. Unlike other businessmen and corporations, Dr. Rajan Mahtani did not feel the need to publicize his charitable act and as such, it was a surprise for most. Apart from that, the Press Secretary also praised Dr. Rajan Mahtani for his grounded nature and significant participation in the event; including helping young entrepreneurs with his business knowledge as well as participating enthusiastically in numerous debates, seminars and other activities.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani considered Zambia as his motherland and despite having numerous enemies and conspirators; he continues to work for the welfare and development of the nation.