They make the moolah go round, literally! But the business person of the year is more than that. Somebody who has not just excelled as an entrepreneur, but also made a difference to people's lives as he churned profits for his/her company. The person stood for success, value and innovation in their unique ways. Who do you think can be called the business person of the year 2008? Vote now.

Lalit Modi

The million dollar brain behind redefining Indian cricket with T-20, Lalit Modi, has always been a person who has courted controversy. 2008 saw this scion of Modi Enterprises, being listed among India's 20 most powerful people by a magazine poll. The brain behind IPL, he was awarded with 'The Business Standard Award' for making BCCI the Most Innovative Company in India for the year 2008, 'Brand Builder of the Year' by Asia Brand Conference, CNBC Awaaz "The Consumer Award for Transforming Cricket in India", NDTV Profit "The Most Innovative Business Leader in India". Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Awards For "Excellence in Innovation" "Teacher's Achievement of the Year award and "Sports Business- Rushmans Award For Sports Event Innovation".

Ratan Tata

Indian business mogul and head of the Tata group, Ratan Tata has had his share of ups and lows in 2008. 2008 has been a mix of euphoria and pain for this veteran. Nano launch redefined the people’s car but got caught in political clutches. And with the recent terror attack on Tata group owned Taj hotel, we saw Ratan Tata walking on a tight rope. But despite all the bad news this veteran of the corporate world continues to hold the fort. This year he made it to the Time magazine's 2008 list of the World's 100 most influential people.

Sunil Mittal

Sunil Mittal is known for his entrepreneurial skills but very few know about his other passion that is closest to his heart - education. Airtel's quarterly results continue to show growth. In a country where 300 million people do not have access to education, Mittal has aimed at delivering high quality primary education to underprivileged children by setting up schools in the remote villages of India.

Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani is Asia's richest resident heads petrochemicals giant Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company by market cap. He is the country's wealthiest man after overtaking, London-based steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal who topped the list for the past four years.

Kumar Mangalam Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla has proved his skeptics wrong after assuming the top mantle at Aditya Birla Group. He brought in radical change by making a multi brand business house a name to reckon with both in India and abroad. As of 9th March 2008, his net worth was estimated at $10.2 billion, making him the 7th richest Indian. He also figures prominently on the Forbes list.

Nandan Nilekani

The co chairman and co - founder of Infosys Technologies Ltd Nandan Nilekani came out hit the headlines with the release of his book "Imagining India". He was one of the youngest entrepreneurs to join 20 global leaders on the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Foundation Board. Listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine, Nilekani is a member of the national knowledge commission and a part of the national advisory group on e-governance