Mr. Pranab Mukherjee felicitated with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Indian Economy Award 2010’ at CNBC-TV18 IBLA 2010
MCX Stock Exchange, India’s news stock exchange and CNBC-TV18, India’s No. 1 business medium, presents India’s most promising visionaries and front runners leading nation’s business conglomerates at Asia's most distinguished awards for excellence - ‘India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2010’ held in the city today. Honorable Finance Minister, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee presented the awards to the winners. The host for IBLA 2010 was the renowned Indian film director, producer, and TV celebrity, Mr. Karan Johar. The awards aimed at recognizing leaders who have made a difference by carving a niche for themselves, thus creating an edge above their peers.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon. Finance Minister said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be here at CNBC-TV18 ‘India Business Leader Awards 2010’. Let me start by congratulating CNBC-TV18 for the sixth edition of this wonderful initiative that recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial talent and leadership in diverse fields of our economy. Over the years, the recipients of these awards in different categories have been individuals who epitomize courage, knowledge, ingenuity, vision and a drive to succeed and inspire. This year's list is no different.”
Mr. Mukherjee further added, “Although a society can never thank enough the people who devote their time and energy in the pursuit of excellence within their respective domains of work, I believe recognition of their achievements and their contribution to the society through events like this can encourage them to explore new frontiers and inspire others to follow in their path. The arrival of Indian corporations in the global market and the sophisticated corporate culture that many of these companies exhibit, lends to an optimistic prognosis for the economy in the medium to the long run. Your achievements send a very powerful message that success is achieved through hardwork and dedication. On that note, let me congratulate the Business Award Winners of the previous editions and the current edition for their effort.”
He concluded stating, “Economic growth has to be an instrument for development and not an end in itself. It has to be not only inclusive but also equitable so as to sustain it over long period. In the last few years, we have moved steadfastly in that direction. It is my earnest hope that the Indian entrepreneurs will continue to contribute effectively in our journey ahead to achieve this shared vision.”
Commending on Mr. Pranab Mukherjee’s contribution to the Indian economy, Mr. Raghav Bahl, Founder and Editor, Network18, said, “We have been blessed today to have the Hon. Finance Minister with us as we celebrate the achievements of the year 2010. I am quite convinced that this year will go down as the year of conviction about India.”
He further added, “It's very heartening to know how the conviction about India still exists worldwide. Under Mr. Mukherjee’s leadership we can proudly say that the deficit of positive, proactive leadership has finally been breached. India can now not be held back from the kind of achievements it is certainly destined for.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Joseph Massey, MD and CEO, MCX Stock Exchange said, “The Award showcases the best of Indian Business Leaders who have helped built India as one of the fastest growing economies in the world today. This acknowledgement further encourages Indian entrepreneurship to build the foundation of futuristic India. We would like to congratulate all the winners, the distinguished panel of judges and CNBC TV18 for organising the event.”
IBLA 2010 has witnessed the finest jury comprising of eminent names such as Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairperson of the Jury along with his members - Mr. Adi Godrej, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mr. K.V. Kamath, Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, and Mr. Raghav Bahl.
The winners of CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2010 are as follows:-
| India Business Leader Awards 2010 | |
| First Generation Entrepreneur of the Year | GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd. |
| Most Promising Entrant into the Big League | Lupin Ltd. |
| Taking India Abroad | Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal, CMD, Bharti Group |
| Indian Global Achiever | Mr. Nitin Nohria, Dean, Harvard Business School |
| Social Enterprise of the Year | PRATHAM |
| Outstanding Contribution to the Indian Economy | Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Honorable Finance Minister, India |
| Young Turk of the Year | Mr. Virendra Mhaiskar, Chairman and Managing Director, IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Mr. Fali Nariman, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India |
| CNBC-TV18's Outstanding Woman Business Leader of the Year | Ms. Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ICICI Bank Limited |
| CNBC-TV18's Outstanding Business Leader of the Year | Mr. Ratan Tata, Former Chairman, Tata Sons |
| CNBC-TV18's Outstanding Company of the Year | State Bank of India |
| CNBC-TV18's Entertainment Business Leader of the Year | Mr. Aamir Khan |
| CNBC-TV18's Sport Leader of the Year 2010 (Winners of Gold medal for the 4x400 relay at the 6th Asian Games 2010, held in China) | Ms. Manjeet Kaur, Ms. Sini Jose, Ms. Ashwini Chidananda Akkunji and Ms. Mandeep Kaur |
| Asian Business Leaders Awards 2010 | |
| CNBC Asia's ‘Asia Business Leader of the Year 2010’ & CNBC Asia's ‘India's Business Leader of the Year 2010’ | Mr. A. M. Naik, Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro Ltd. |
| CNBC-TV18's ‘India Innovator of the Year 2010’ | Mr. Ajay Chowdhry, Founder and Chairman, HCL InfoSystems |
| CNBC-TV18's ‘India Talent Management Award 2010’ | Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Founder, Infosys Technologies Limited |
| CNBC-TV18's Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2010 | Dr. G. M. Rao, Founder, GMR Group |
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