His Excellency Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra on 31st July 2024. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Governor of Jharkhand and also held additional charge as the Governor of Telangana and the Lt. Governor of Puducherry for brief periods. Starting as an RSS Swayamsevak, he became a State Executive Committee Member of the Bharatiya Janasangh in 1974. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from Coimbatore in 1998 and re-elected in 1999. During his tenure as an MP, he served as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Textiles and was also a member of the Parliamentary Committee for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the Consultative Committee for Finance. He was a member of the Parliamentary Special Committee investigating the Stock Exchange Scam. In 2004, Shri Radhakrishnan addressed the UN General Assembly as part of the Parliamentary Delegation. He was also a member of the first Parliamentary delegation to Taiwan. Between 2004 and 2007, Shri Radhakrishnan served as the State President of the regional political entity in Tamil Nadu. In this role, he undertook a 19,000 km 'Ratha Yatra' that lasted for 93 days to highlight his demands for the linking of all Indian rivers, eradicating terrorism, implementing a uniform civil code, removing untouchability and combating the menace of narcotic drugs. He also led two more Padayatras for different causes.

Mr. Ajay Tyagi served as the former Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He specialises in the financial sector, and has also worked extensively in the environment and energy sectors. Before joining SEBI, Mr. Tyagi had a career spanning over 33 years in the Indian Administrative Service, where he held several senior positions in the Central and State Governments. He served as an Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, handling diverse areas/subjects like Capital Markets, Investment, Infrastructure Financing, Financial Sector Reforms, Financial Stability Issues, FATF, and Coins & Currency. He was also a Government nominee director on the board of RBI. Previously, he served as a Joint Secretary in the Ministries of Environment & Forests and Petroleum & Natural Gas. He was also Chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board and Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. He was a Government nominee director on the board of directors of BPCL and GAIL. He served as Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary in the Departments of Finance, Planning, Industries, and Information Technology for the Government. Presently, Mr. Tyagi serves as an Independent Director on the boards of various organisations such as Larsen & Toubro Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited and Bain Capital controlled Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and has over four decades of leadership experience at highly acclaimed hotel groups in Europe and North America. Mr. Chhatwal also serves as the Chairman of the National Committee of Tourism and Hospitality, CII, and Chairman of Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH). Prior to this, Mr. Chhatwal was the Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG – Deutsche Hospitality. He was also the Chief Development Officer of The Rezidor Hotel Group – Carlson Hotels Worldwide. Throughout his international career, Mr. Chhatwal has received several acclaimed awards and is the First Alumnus included in the ESSEC-IMHI Hall of Honour 2014. He has been honoured with induction into the prestigious Global Travel Hall of Fame by Travel Weekly UK, Hall of Fame Award at the 39th IATO Annual Convention and Rotary Club of Bombay’s Ramkrishna Bajaj Award for good governance. IHCL stands as a global benchmark in the hospitality industry, with the iconic Taj brand being recognized three times as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and as the first Indian hospitality company to surpass a Market Capitalization of ?1 trillion. Under his leadership, IHCL has been honoured with the prestigious Industry Leader JRDQV Award, a coveted recognition in the Tata Group.

Mr. Abdullah is a Senior Governance Consultant at stc (Saudi Telecom Company), the largest telecom operator in the MENA region. It is a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, the State Sovereign Fund. He worked as a corporate lawyer at Petro Rabigh (a JV between Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical of Japan), Emaar Economic City (Owner and Developer of King Abdullah Economic City) and the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). His mandate is wide, covering various aspects of the organizations Governance practices. He was raised in Montreal, Canada. In addition to Arabic and English, he is fluent in French. He studied undergraduate and postgraduate law in England and has a Masters degree from IE University in Madrid. He has participated in speaking engagements on various Governance topics in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Dubai, Frankfurt, London and New York.

Dr. P. Anbalagan (IAS) is the Secretary to the Department of Industries Government of Maharashtra. Previously, he served as the Chairman & Managing Director, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited in 2022. He is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the Maharashtra Cadre 2001 Batch. He is Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) from Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, Master in Dairying from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana. In his illustrious career spanning over 21 years, he has held several important assignments in Government of Maharashtra, like Assistant Collector, Solapur & Karad, CEO Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar, Collector & District Magistrate, Ahmednagar, Joint CEO, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Member Secretary of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. He was also the CEO of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation.

Dr. Richa Bagla IAS serves as the Principal Secretary, (Accounts & Treasury), Finance Department, Govt. of Maharashtra. Dr. Bagla has worked in multiple sectors of country’s development, economic and social infrastructure, project conception, development, execution, administration and appraisal and has excelled in donning all these robes. Specialized in Human Resource Management, Disaster Management, Rural/Urban amenities and administration, Project Execution and socio-economic infrastructure development, she has been named as among the top 50 bureaucrats in a nationwide survey by the Fame India, Asia Post and PSU Watch who have created new benchmarks of performance in public service. Prior to her role as the Joint Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, she worked as the CEO of the Khadi and Village Industries Board and was always focused on restoring Maharashtra’s pride fabric and winning the confidence of the handloom sector. She also held roles such as Director Textiles, Additional Commissioner & Member-Secretary, Vidarbha Statutory Development Board, District Collector, Amravati and Additional Divisional Commissioner, Aurangabad. In each of these stints, she channelized her education and commitment with positive results.

Mr. Vivek Kumar Dewangan is the Chairman & MD of REC Limited since May 17, 2022. He is an IAS officer (Manipur:1993) and holds B.E. in Electronics from NIT, Bhopal and P.G. in Optoelectronics & Optical Communication from IIT, Delhi. Prior to joining REC, he was Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Government of India. During his illustrious IAS career, he has held various administrative positions in the areas of Finance, Power & Energy, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Elections, Law & Justice, Commerce & Industries, Minister’s Offices (Corporate Affairs, Agriculture & Food Processing Industries), Education, Human Resource Development, Sericulture, Agriculture & Cooperation, Economic affairs, Economics & Statistics, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, District Administration (Surguja & Raipur district in Chhattisgarh and Senapati district in Manipur) and revenue administration. As CMD, he provides strategic vision and overall direction to REC for achieving its corporate objectives. He is also the ex-officio Chairman of REC’s wholly-owned subsidiary REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL).

H.E. Achim Fabig is currently serving as the Consul General at the German Consulate General in Mumbai since July 2022, he previously held the position of Head of Human Resources (Diplomatic) at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin from July 2018 to July 2022. His diplomatic journey includes serving as Consul General in Chennai from July 2014 to July 2018 and Deputy Head of Human Resources (Diplomatic) in Berlin from July 2009 to June 2014. Notably, he contributed to international relations as First Secretary at the German Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York from August 2006 to July 2009 and as Head of the Consular Department at the German Embassy in Tehran from July 2003 to August 2006. His diverse background also encompasses roles such as Desk Officer for South Asia at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin and Foreign Service Trainee from June 2001 to July 2003. He holds a law degree and has undertaken legal internships, including at the Karlsruhe High Court, and research positions at the Max Planck Institute for International Criminal Law in Freiburg. His international exposure includes internships in New Delhi and Madras, contributing to his well-rounded and globally informed perspective.

Dr. K.H.Govinda Raj is the Principal Secretary of Urban Development (2) Dept. for the Govt. of Maharashtra. He is an IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre with the year of allocation being 1995. He holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had joined MMRDA on January 20th, 2020 in the position of Additional Metropolitan Commissioner - II. He has held several positions in Maharashtra and Karnataka, including Collector roles in Solapur, Uttar Kannada, and Municipal Commissioner of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation.

Dr. Brinda Jagirdar is a senior economist specialising in areas relating to the Indian economy and banking. She is an Independent Director on corporate boards. She is a member of RBI’s Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Committee and is on the Governing Council of Treasury Elite, a knowledge-sharing platform for finance professionals. She is on the Banking and Finance Committee of the Indian Merchants Chamber and was a member of the Research Advisory Committee of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. She retired as Chief Economist, at State Bank of India. In March 2019, the Association of International Wealth Management of India recognised Dr Brinda Jagirdar as one of India's top 100 women in finance. Dr. Brinda Jagirdar was associated with the Raghuram Rajan Committee on Financial Sector Reforms in India, a member of the Planning Commission’s Subgroup on Household Sector Savings for the 12th Five-Year Plan, and a member of the Ministry of Finance Group on Deepening India’s Household Financial Savings. She has a Ph.D. in Economics from Mumbai University, MS in Economics from the University of California at Davis, USA, MA in Economics from Gokhale Institute Pune

Mr. Puneet Pratap Singh is part of Gallup Practice Team and APAC Regional Lead for Research Design and Analytics. Based out of Bangalore, he works closely with the Indian, New Zealand, Australian, China, and South East Asian teams. In his role, his prime focus is leading the research and analysis of projects in the region. With his deep understanding of Gallup science and statistics, he is responsible for the data insight and the impact by final deliverables. He has experience of multiple Customer and Employee Engagement projects in Hospitality, IT, Automobile, Banking and Telecom industries. Mr. Singh has an MBA from IMT-G in Marketing and Bachelor in Technology degree in Metallurgy from IIT-BHU.

Ms. Kamala K is the Chief Regulatory Officer heading the Regulatory functions of BSE Limited including Membership and Listing Compliance, Surveillance and Investigation, Inspection and Enforcement. She is the first woman to functionally head a stock Exchange across domestic as well as international exchanges. At BSE Limited Ms. Kamala was earlier heading the Enterprise Risk Management across various vectors of risk as Chief Risk Officer. She has rich and diverse experience of more than 33 years in the areas of Finance. She has been long associated with financial markets in general and MII space in particular performing various roles. She has worked in multiple organisations like PFC, IIM-B, BgSE, BgSE Financials, Invest smart, NSE, Edelweiss Group. She has also been part of various reforms in capital market, actively participating in policy making through various Committees constituted by Regulators and Stock Exchanges. She holds a Bachelors in Commerce degree from Bangalore University & is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Mr. M. P. Vijay Kumar is the Executive Director and Group CFO of Sify Technologies. He is also an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee on the Board of The Life Insurance Corporation of India and an Independent Director on the Boards of Geojit Financial Services Limited and Heritage Foods Limited. He also serves as a Member of the IFRS Interpretation committee of the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS Advisory Council of the IFRS Foundation, London. He served as Council Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2016-2022), was Chairman of Accounting Standards Board and Ex Officio Member of National Financial Reporting Authority for the period 2019-2022. He was part of the CFO Forum, the National Committee on Financial Reporting and the Accounting Standards Board of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). His was also a Partner at chartered accountants’ firm, Yoganandh & Ram. Prior to them, he headed the Investment Banking portfolio in addition to being Company Secretary of Sundaram Finance Services Ltd., Chennai, and the Investment Banking arm of Sundaram Finance Limited.

Mr. Sitaram Kunte, a retired Maharashtra cadre IAS officer, boasts a stellar career. He served in key roles within the Government of Maharashtra, including Secretary to the Governor, CEO of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, Principal Secretary in various departments, and Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department. Notably, he was the Municipal Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation from 2012 to 2015, overseeing infrastructure projects. Kunte, who entered the IAS in 1985, pursued academic interests alongside his career, studying Public Policy at universities in the UK and the USA. Post-retirement in 2021, he teaches Public Policy, serves on boards, and contributes to non-profit organizations. He currently chairs the Mumbai chapter of the Institute of Directors since July 2023.

Mr. Manoj Mittal is the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) at Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Prior to this, he served as MD & CEO of IFCI Ltd. for 3 years. Earlier in his career, he spent 5 years as a Deputy Managing Director at SIDBI and was actively involved in the development and implementation of SIDBI Vision 2.0. Mr. Mittal has a track record of over 3 decades in propelling organizational growth and driving both impact and profitability through strategic leadership. As a career Development Banker at SIDBI, he had played a lead role in promoting MFI movement including restructuring of dues of banks to MFIs during the A.P. MFI Crisis in 2010 and implementation of responsible lending initiatives. He also has comprehensive experience in design, management and impact evaluation of various sustainability and developmental programs funded by multilateral agencies/ Government of India. He is a strong votary of Credit Plus approach for holistic development of MSMEs. He has wide experience of providing support to MSMEs/ Startups, financial intermediaries - Banks/ Non-Banking Finance Companies/ Microfinance Institutions, Alternate Investment Funds etc.

Ms. Roop Rashi is the Textile Commissioner for the Government of India (Ministry of Textiles). She belongs to 1994 Batch of IA&AS. She was Director General (Audit) with the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India prior to joining the Ministry of Textiles. Working as Secretary (Finance - Fiscal Reforms), Govt. of Karnataka, Bengaluru, she facilitated Externally Aided Projects of World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Financial Inclusion, Direct Benefit Transfer, Engaged with Public Financial Sector for due interface on credit flow to the beneficiaries of Central and state schemes, contributed to establishing Integrated Financial Management System (Khajanell), among others. As Director, she commissioned the activities of the Fiscal Policy Institute, Bangalore. In Commodity specific domain, as a Board Director with Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, she led initiatives to develop the strengths of the commodity across the value chain in domestic as well as export markets. She closely coordinated with the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), Europe (SCAE), Japan (SCAJ), Australia and South Korea to strengthen the collaboration of Roasters and Planter Exporters to actualise Farm to Foreign connect to create a niche space for the Scintillating Coffees of India.

Mr. G. Kamala Vardhana Rao is the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) where he has taken several groundbreaking initiatives in the field of Food Safety. He is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala Cadre, renowned for his exemplary leadership and extensive contributions across a wide range of public service domains. He has been instrumental in setting new standards for 14 types of millets, which was highlighted by the launch of “Shree Anna – A Holistic Overview” by the Prime Minister. He also organized the International Millets Conference and the Global Food Regulatory Summit, elevating India's role in the global food safety landscape. His tenure at FSSAI has seen the initiation of modernizing Street Food through the “PRASADAM” project, which emphasizes hygienic protocols and food safety. Additionally, he has introduced innovative IT portals such as Food-'O'-Copoeia, SaNGRAHA, and a Common Digital Dashboard, aiming to enhance regulatory transparency and support the food industry. Previously he served as Chairman and Managing Director of the India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC). During his tenure, he managed the disinvestment of key properties and coordinated food supplies for all healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Sailesh is a Former Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India and former Member, Public Enterprises Selection Board, Department of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India. He has also served as Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner in the Ministry of Home Affairs. He was elected as President of Association of National Census and Statistics Directors of America, Asia and Pacific from 2016 to 2018. His long experience in the power sector, in the Government of India, included handling the mega hydro projects, Tehri, Indira Sagar, Dulhasti, etc. and resolving the complex issues associated with them. He has vast administrative experience of more than 39 years having worked in senior positions in both Government of India and Government of Assam. As Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, he was instrumental in path breaking reforms designed to assess the performances of the Central Public Sector Enterprises based on market parameters with an objective to enhance the shareholders’ value. As a member of PESB, was also instrumental in selecting the best talent for the board level positions in Central Government companies and evolving a framework for leadership development and succession planning.

Mr. Ovais Sarmad serves as the Vice Chair of GHG-Protocol Steering Committee and supports sustainable development, youth education, and organizational change. He actively advises on public policy, climate change, and migration issues worldwide. He had served the United Nations Climate Change secretariat (UNFCCC) from COP23 to COP27, overseeing operations, advising Executive Secretaries, and leading major initiatives through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He contributed to finalizing the Paris Agreement guidelines, including Article 6 at COP26 in Glasgow, and established the Loss and Damage fund at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. Mr. Sarmad introduced a strategic framework, initiated the first annual UN Climate Change report, and led a restructuring process to position the organization for effective Paris Agreement implementation. His role also included creating a Resources Mobilization & Partnership function to enhance funding and partnerships with the private and public sectors. Before UNFCCC, he served for 27 years at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), including as Director of Cabinet and Chief of Staff, where he led organizational reforms and secured IOM’s affiliation with the UN’s Joint Staff Pension Fund. He is a Chartered Management Accountant and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University.

Ms. Sujata Saunik is an IAS officer, (1987 batch) who serves as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra and is the first woman to be appointed to the post. She is highly involved in key strategic interests of the state such as determining monetary policy on state-sponsored guarantees, state fiscal health enhancement through buy-back/switching of government securities, and state risk management and minimizing debt exposure through adherence to Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM). She leads state projects on designing governing architectures and policy frameworks for effective, transparent and seamless disbursement of funds and tracking expenditures against department-specific outcome indicators, enabling higher fiscal efficacy. She also monitors expenditures of various departments, including overseeing their spend-reports, such as Agriculture, Irrigation, Industry, Energy, Finance etc. and decides on policy matters for fund raising through loans and bonds, managing assets and liabilities, and cases of funds, cash and investments of dissolved assets. In her past role with the Department of Health, Government of Maharashtra, she demonstrated exemplary skills as an able administrator with sensitivity to the public health issues more specific to adolescents, women and children from the deprived and excluded population.

Dr. lndu Shahani is the Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University. Dr. Shahani was the Sheriff of Mumbai (2008, 2009), Member of the University Grants Commission (2011-14) and Principal of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (2000-16). She is an Academician with over four decades of institution building experience. She has played the lead role in nurturing her students to become professionals with a heart. She was the first Indian to be appointed Vice-Chair on the Board of Governors of the International Baccalaureate (IB). She has been invited to leading Corporate Boards and key listed companies providing an impetus for ‘Academia – Industry Collaboration’, the subject of her PhD from The University of Mumbai. Dr. Shahani is an independent Director on the Board of Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited, United Spirits Limited – Diageo, HSBC Asset Management, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Clariant, Eureka Forbes Limited and Lighthouse Learning Limited.

Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur is the distinguished former Cabinet Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, of India. Presently he is a five-time elected Member of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) from, Himachal Pradesh and the Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel. Previously, he has also served with distinction as a Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs. In this capacity, he has spearheaded numerous pioneering initiatives, enhancing the nation’s medal count. In 2016, he was commissioned as a regular officer in the Territorial Army at the rank of Lieutenant of the 124 Sikh Regiment, thereby becoming the first sitting Member of Parliament to join as a regular officer. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. Within Parliament he serves as the Chairman of the prestigious Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, Member of Public Accounts Committee of the Consultative Committee for Power and a Member of Joint Committee on the Constitutional Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. He has also served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT. During the 16th Lok Sabha, he was appointed as the Chief Whip becoming the youngest ever MP to assume the post.

Mr. Murali Vaidyanathan is a strategic banking leader with over 20 years of success in setting up branches, business verticals, and driving product innovations and profitability. Prior to joining Equitas, he worked with Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Citi Group. Mr. Murali is known for being both people and process driven person with a sound understanding of Indian Financial Retail Market by designing customer-centric products, analysing market trends, limiting expenses, and identifying areas of opportunity. He has completed General Management Programs from IIM Ahmedabad and is a certified professional in investments, compliance, and operations.

Mr. Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, is the Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. He had joined Indian Revenue Services in 2000. He has served as an Assistant Commissioner in Central Excise and Customs, Jalgaon, Maharashtra in the year 2002 to 2004. As a Deputy Director and Additional Director, DRI Ahmedabad, he had the experience of intelligence gathering and detecting various instances of commercial fraud, detecting Customs duty evasion as well as smuggling activities in various fields. He also worked as Under Secretary Tax Research Unit (TRU) and Director Excise in the Ministry of Finance. Previously he also worked on deputation to the Ministry of IT and Communication, Home and Coal at Delhi. He also held several other positions as Additional Commissioner CGST (Vadodara), Commissioner, Customs (Port) Kolkata. Before joining IRS, worked as Tehsildar in Government of Maharashtra and Assistant Commandant Railway Protection Force. He has varied experience in the field of Policy formulation; intelligence gathering with regard to national security issues and taxation and legal issues.

Mr. Dinesh Waghmare, IAS is the Principal Secretary, of Medical Education and Drugs Department, Government of Maharashtra. He also holds the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director, Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Mr. Waghmare, belongs to 1994 Batch of IAS. He has a B.E. (Electronics) from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, (VNIT), Nagpur and M. Tech from IIT Kharagpur in Computer Science. He has also completed M.Sc. in Development & Project Planning, Bradford University, England, UK. He possesses more than 26 years of experience in responsible roles in spheres of Management and Administration.

Mr. Angelo George is the CEO of Bisleri International. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held leadership positions in prominent organizations in the FMCG, consumer durables, and pharmaceutical sectors, including Hindustan Unilever, EID Parry, Dabur India, and Emami. He is a transformational leader with a profound grasp of the market dynamics, and a passion for innovation staying at the forefront of industry trends. An avid brand-builder, he has provided strategic direction and built new businesses and platforms to foster enhanced consumer engagement. Under his leadership, Bisleri has registered the highest ever growth, strengthening its position as market leader. He is deeply committed to environmental sustainability. He has positioned Bisleri as a socially responsible brand, leading industry initiatives to promote plastic and water neutrality. In addition to his responsibilities at Bisleri, he serves as an independent director, offering strategic counsel to various organizations. He is also a member of the CII National Committee on Food Processing. He is actively involved in academia, sharing his knowledge and experiences as an Honorary Professor, nurturing future business leaders. In recognition of his leadership, he was honoured as one of the 'Inspiring CEOs' at The Economic Times CEO Conclave in 2022.

With an extensive experience of around 36 years in Development Banking and Financial domains, Dr. P. R. Jaishankar is presently the Managing Director of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). He additionally holds the position of Chairman of IIFCL’s wholly-owned subsidiary companies, viz., IIFC (UK) Ltd, IIFCL Projects Ltd (IPL) and IIFCL Asset Management Company Ltd (IAMCL). He has over 13 years of experience with IIFCL, specializing in Infrastructure Project Finance across all sub-sectors. He excels in Resource Mobilization, including multilateral borrowings, structured financing, project appraisal, and developing new financial products. Since May 2020 as Managing Director of IIFCL, he has been able to bring a turnaround of the company from an operational loss making company in FY20 to a profitable venture, with notable reduction in its NPA numbers. Around 45% of the total business done by IIFCL since its inception in 2006 has been done in the past 4 years alone under the leadership of Dr Jaishankar. He led the formulation and implementation of a focused strategy of IIFCL, a first of its kind exercise for the company since its inception.

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Ms. Alice Spencer is the Executive Director of Education at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) which encompasses three portfolios: a range of digital courses, accredited postgraduate programmes including the Masters of Sustainability Leadership and executive education. In her previous role as Director, Executive Education, she was global lead for CISL’s flagship seminar - the Business & Sustainability Programme –delivered for a diverse range of executives annually in Cambridge, Melbourne and Singapore. Prior to joining CISL, she worked for several years in Australia and New Zealand in Corporate, Not-for-Profit and Government roles, engaging with national and corporate strategies and social and environmental impact projects. These included updating land and water legislation in South Canterbury, New Zealand; working across several large (150,000-400,000 hectare) cattle stations in the Northern Territory, Australia with R.M.Williams to improve social and biodiversity outcomes in addition to carbon farming as an alternative revenue stream; and writing the Natural Resource Management Plan for catchments and islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. She has an MA Hons in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country's largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and neighbouring countries. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri Mineral Water or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Pop, Rev, Limonata and Spyci Jeera. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri @Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation and sustainability.

For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, a statutory housing authority, a nodal agency of Maharashtra state, is a pioneer organization providing affordable housing in the state. Shelter being one of the basic necessities of human beings, we take pride in uplifting the standard of living of the last section of the society, thereby providing affordable houses. Our continuous efforts in the Housing sector have ensured that the heartland remains our cherished home. Vulnerable groups in society such as the financially-challenged are largely dependent on MHADA for their dream home. MHADA provides a unique service to the humankind through Mumbai building repairs and reconstruction board. The numero uno kind board repairs and reconstructs the old and dilapidated cessed buildings of the island city of Mumbai and also rehabilitates the tenants. There are 16,000 old cessed buildings in the island city. MHADA is the only Housing Authority in the country to provide housing to the Mill workers, who were rendered jobless and homeless in the 1980's. MHADA has also been the Special Planning Authority for various special projects viz - Chandrapur, Solapur, Dharavi.

National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India is the single largest producer of iron ore in India. It owns and operates highly mechanized iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka and has its registered office at Hyderabad, Telangana. NMDC is considered to be one of the low-cost producers of iron ore in the world. It also operates the only mechanized diamond mine in India at Panna, Madhya Pradesh.

The Company is producing about over 40 MTPA of iron ore from its major iron producing units NMDC envisages to have an iron ore production capacity of 100 MNT by FY30. All of NMDC mining complexes have been rated 5 Star by Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines which is a testimony to its scientific and sustainable mining practices. NMDC has its own R&D Centre at Hyderabad which is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by UNIDO. All the NMDC mines and R&D Centre have ISO & EMS accreditations.

NMDC has a legacy of meeting as well as surpassing the commitments and expectations of its stakeholders. Throughout its existence of over 65 years, NMDC has endeavored to positively uplift the lives of communities around its areas of operations.

Equitas is a leading Small Finance Bank that offers new-age financial solutions to the unbanked and underbanked segments in India. Headquartered in Chennai, Equitas offers an array of products and services that are tailored to meet the growing needs of our customers viz., individuals with limited access to formal banking channels, affluent, mass affluent, Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Corporates.

Equitas serves 56+ Lakh customers through digital channels as well as through 1200+ banking outlets and ATMs across 18 States and Union Territories in India with 20,000+ employees at service. Equitas began its journey as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in 2007 providing microfinance to underprivileged women. In September 2015, RBI granted in-principle approval to set up a Small Finance Bank under the Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector. Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited was conferred the Scheduled Commercial Bank status by RBI in 2017. Our mission is to ‘empower through financial inclusion’, and we are committed to helping individuals achieve a better life and enhance their livelihoods.

Equitas contributes 5% of its net profit to communities and acts as a strong philanthropic partner enabling individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial aspirations with seamless banking services. We take the responsibility of being good neighbours and are committed to the legacy of giving back to our communities by building a strong relationship with our customers and beneficiaries.

Rewarding interest rates, family banking benefits, convenient and informed doorstep banking for senior citizens, and easy NRI banking are just a few reasons why our customers bank with us.

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The Corporation was established on 13.3.1974 vide Government Resolution, Home Department No. CRP 0174/XV dt. 14.2.1974. It is registered under the Companies Act 1956 vide Registration No. 17281/1973-74. The authorized share capital is Rs. 10.00 crores and paid up capital of 7.96 crores. The Main objective of the Corporation is to construct houses & administrative buildings and to formulate & execute welfare schemes for constituent and affiliated offices of Home Department, Government of Maharashtra including, but not limited to Police and Prison Departments.

At Cyient, we collaborate with our customers to deliver intelligent engineering solutions across products, plants, and networks. Over the last 33 years, we have been delivering engineering excellence for global enterprises in the aerospace and defence, rail, automotive and mobility, mining, energy, utilities, communication, healthcare and life sciences, and semiconductor industries. We evolved with our customers, and with their continued trust in us and the support of our 16000+ associates from 22 nationalities, we are recognized among the Top 10 ER&D service providers globally. Our Customer-first strategy and commitment to co-innovate with our customers to solve business problems are just some examples of how we keep customers at the core of everything we do. At Cyient, we apply imagination to solve problems that matter, be it by Investing In technology innovation & Initiatives or investing in business and engagement model Innovation to address the evolving business Imperatives for our customers.

Given this background, we help our customers address the evolving imperatives by delivering Intelligent Engineering solutions, which is an interplay of our core engineering expertise and advanced technologies such as AI, data, cloud, and 5G. Through our intelligent engineering solutions, we are enabling our customers with smarter operations, helping them design and develop intelligent products and platforms, offering unique customer experiences while meeting their sustainability goals, and being megatrends ready.

Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 85 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviours of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. We use that knowledge to make our clients stronger by helping them to create exceptional workplaces and engaged customers.

Sify - A Fortune 500 India company, Sify Technologies is India’s most comprehensive ICT service & solution provider. With Cloud at the core of our solutions portfolio, Sify is focussed on the changing ICT requirements of the emerging Digital economy and the resultant demands from large, mid and small-sized businesses. Sify’s infrastructure comprising the largest MPLS network, 10 top-of-the-line Concurrently Manageable DCs, partnership with global technology majors, vast expertise in business transformation solutions modelled on the cloud make it the first choice of start-ups, incoming Enterprises and even large Enterprises on the verge of a revamp. More than 10000 businesses across multiple verticals have taken advantage of our unassailable trinity of Data Centers, Networks and Security services and conduct their business seamlessly from more than 1600 cities in India. Internationally, Sify has a presence across North America, the United Kingdom and Singapore.

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, acts as the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector as well as for coordination of functions of institutions engaged in similar activities. SIDBI’s mission is to facilitate and strengthen credit flow to MSMEs and address both financial and developmental gaps in the MSME ecosystem. The Shares of SIDBI are held by the Government of India and twenty-two other institutions / public sector banks / insurance companies owned or controlled by the Central Government.

The Bank executes its mandate through -:

• Indirect Lending- based on multiplier effect/ larger reach in financing the MSME sector and is undertaken through Banks, SFBs, NBFCs, MFIs and New Age Fintechs.

• Direct Lending- aims to fill the existing credit gaps in the MSME sector and is undertaken through demonstrative and innovative lending products, which can be further scaled up by the credit delivery ecosystem.

• Fund of Funds- boosts entrepreneurship culture by supporting emerging startups through the Fund of Funds channel.

• Promotion and Development- promoting entrepreneurship and handholding budding entrepreneurs for holistic development of MSME sector through credit-plus initiatives.

• Facilitator- playing a facilitator through roles like Nodal Agency for the MSME oriented schemes of the Government.

Pernod Ricard India (PRI) Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA, a fast-growing multinational alcohol-beverage company. As Créateurs de Convivialité, PRI’s purpose is to create authentic, shared experiences and become India’s shaper of finest experiences. Pernod Ricard holds a premium and diverse portfolio of iconic brands which include: Seagram’s Whiskies: Royal Stag, Royal Stag Barrel Select, Blenders Pride, Blenders Pride Reserve Collection, Imperial Blue, 100 Pipers; International Premium Brands: Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Jameson Irish Whiskey; White Spirits and Wines: ABSOLUT Vodka, Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo Wines, Martell Cognac, Beefeater and Monkey 47 Gin, Kahlúa, Malibu, Mumm Champagne, and Perrier-Jouët; Longitude 77, PRI's first Indian Single Malt, combines local flavors with ultra-premium luxury.

With a rich legacy spanning 30 years in India, PRI is dedicated to delivering premium products to the Indian market. As one of the fastest growing businesses for Pernod Ricard globally, the group’s sales portfolio within India comprises 97% of domestically produced brands. PRI operates 24 bottling plants across 27 states, with a presence in 85,000+ outlets.

Recently, PRI laid the foundation for its largest malt distillery and maturation facility in Asia, situated at Nagpur, Maharashtra as one of PRI's efforts to Make and Innovate in India.

SICOM Limited (formerly known as The State Industrial and Investment Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd.) is incorporated by the Govt. of Maharashtra (GoM) in 1966, to catalyze industrial investment in the backward areas of the state. During the journey of SICOM spanning over 5 decades, SICOM as Maharashtra’s State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), has played a prominent role in the industrial development of the State and helped promote over 8000 industrial units involving a total capital outlay of more than Rs. 40,000 crore. SICOM became the first and only state PSU where the GOM’s stake was reduced below 51% at one go. In 2002, SICOM registered itself with RBI as NBFC and is classified as Systemically Important NBFC -Non Deposit taking category. SICOM in its 58 years history has assisted a large number of industrial units of which a sizeable number were first generation entrepreneurs. It has been fundamentally an anchor point for development of Industries and Infrastructure in the State of Maharashtra. SICOM Advisory Services has appraised over 500 projects encompassing Ultra Mega, Mega and Large projects as well as SME in diversified industrial segments across the State entailing an investment to the tune of Rs.50,000 crore in the state resulting in an employment generation of over 7,00,000 persons.

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Larsen & Toubro is a tech-driven Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services and operating in over 50 countries worldwide. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for over eight decades.

Sustainability is embedded into our long-term strategy for growth and every aspect of our operations is characterised by professionalism and high standards of corporate governance. We are undertaking synchronised efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance resource efficiency while strengthening our green portfolio. This is helping us move towards our goal of becoming a 'net zero' company, while enabling our stakeholders to move further on their own low carbon path.

Building on over seven decades of social impact initiatives, L&T is transforming the lives of over 1.6 million underprivileged Indians annually. The Company’s CSR initiatives across Water & Sanitation, Health, Education and Skill Building positively impact the communities in and around its areas of operation as well as in water-stressed regions in select states. Our flagship Integrated Community Development Programmes begin with addressing a basic requirement – water -- and then covering the other areas to provide a sustainable solution to the respective communities.

Going forward, as ‘The Builder of 21st Century India’, we are revisiting our vision, policies, frameworks, roadmaps and action plans to deliver 21st century solutions towards building a better future for all.

Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, GMC 89 batch, is an IAS officer of 1996 batch, Maharashtra Cadre. With a huge passion in Nation Building, Dr. Mukherjee is widely respected as the Project Man of Maharashtra. Most of the notable projects of Maharashtra, such as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Mumbai Coastal Road Project, Mumbai Trans harbour Link, Metro Projects in MMR, suburban railway projects, the Navi Mumbai International Airport. He is known as the man behind the fastest building in the world as a part of Mission 96, the largest housing project in the country. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as the Atal Setu, was completed under his leadership before schedule. Under his guidance, MMRDA has become the largest Special Planning Authority of the country, along with being the county’s largest and one of the biggest amongst the Development Authorities of the world. Dr. Mukherjee is also credited with increasing the State Excise Revenues by three times during his tenure of 3 years, and also for his role in spearheading the MIHAN project of Nagpur. As an IAS officer, he has been the Collector of 2 districts and Municipal Commissioner of 2 cities and the Chief of 3 Urban Development Authorities, including the Nagpur Improvement Trust, CIDCO and MMRDA. Dr. Mukherjee is currently serving as the Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, when he is striving to take MMR to a trillion-dollar economy.

Mr. O. P. Gupta is currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Prior to this, he was the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance(Expenditure), Principal Secretary Higher and Technical Education Govt. of Maharashtra and Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks India on deputation in Central Govt. Mr. Gupta has completed B.E. (Mechanical) from MNIT Jaipur and is an Indian Administrative Service Officer (I.A.S.) of 1992 batch. He has also served in several positions in the State of Maharashtra as CMD Maharashtra State Distribution Co. Ltd, Inspector General of Registration & Controller of Stamps, General Manager, BEST, Mumbai, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of MSRTC, Collector of Amravati and Satara Districts and Chief Executive Officer of Akola Zilla Parishad during his 31 years in administrative service.

Tasty Bite launched in the US in 1995, with five all-natural ready-to-eat Indian entrees. Since then, Tasty Bite has been America’s largest brand of prepared Indian food. In 2006, Tasty Bite launched Food Service (TFS) in India. Since then, we are the leading experts in food manufacturing, from sauces to formed frozen products to meals. Today, Tasty Bite is the preferred partner of choice to most leading QSRs, Cloud-Kitchen Chains & HORECA players in India & around the globe!

At Tasty Bite, we believe we are what we eat. For over 30+ years, Tasty Bite has blended convenience with great taste and nutrition. We are driven by our commitment to be a socially responsible company that will delight consumers with goodness in every bite and delivering natural food is a choice we are proud of. We have evolved from a portfolio of just five all-natural, ready-to-eat Indian entrées to becoming America’s largest brand for prepared Indian organic and natural food, widening our geographic footprint to more than 5 countries including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and UK.

Since 2006, we have also established our Tasty Bite Foodservice Business (Sauces, Gravies/Curries, Fillings, Patties/Sides, Meals) towards becoming the preferred partner of choice to leading QSRs, Cloud Kitchens and HoReCa players in India, SEA, ME and Africa.

Mars, Incorporated, one of the most prestigious food companies in the world, acquired Tasty Bite in 2017, to share our common values towards a better and healthier world. We are delighted to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and one of ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women’.

Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (MSSIDC Ltd.) a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking was established on 19th October 1962 under the Companies Act 1956. The Corporation functions under the control of the Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. The Government of Maharashtra has 99.31% shareholding and State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. has 0.69% shareholding in the Corporation. The authorized share capital of the Corporation is Rs. 20.00 crore. The paid-up share capital of the corporation is Rs.14.50 crores.

MSSIDC has its Handicraft Emporia located in Mumbai, Paithan & Delhi for sales promotion of the traditional handicrafts of Maharashtra. The Corporation had its traditional paithani saree weaving center at Paithan, Dist.Chh.Sambhaji Nagar to preserve the traditional 2000 year old languishing paithani saree weaving art.

Over the years, MSSIDC has grown to become India’s leading Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, continuously responding to the expanding and diversified needs of Small Scale Industries and handicraft artisans by providing various support services to them.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai is India's Best-performing port, accounting for around 50% of the total containerised cargo volume across the major ports of the country. Commissioned on 26 May 1989, JNPA transformed from a bulk cargo terminal to the leading container port in India in less than three decades. It is the country’s first 100% Landlord Major Port. Ranked 26th among the top 100 container ports in the world, JNPA is connected to over 200 ports globally.

Currently, five container terminals operate at JNPA: Nhava Sheva Free Port Terminals (NSFT), Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTIPL), Nhava Sheva International Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT). The port also features a coastal berth to facilitate coastal cargo, a shallow water berth for general cargo operated by Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (NSDT), and a liquid cargo terminal managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium. Another liquid cargo terminal developed by JNPA will be operated by M/s JSW - JNPT Liquid Terminal Pvt. Ltd. The second phase of the Fourth Container Terminal is under development and is expected to be fully operational by April 2025, adding an additional quay length of 1,000 meters and an annual capacity of 2.4 million TEUs.

Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV) is a subsidiary of Mankind Pharma Limited. Our mission at BSV is to preserve, protect, and enhance quality of life while we remain committed to ‘Bringing Life to Life’. Our values of Transparency, Agility, Accountability, and Collaboration, hold us in good stead in every step of our patient journey. Numerous pharmaceutical, biotech, and biological products have been developed since the inception of BSV in 1971. We are driven by the goal of improving health and saving lives, through our innovative treatments and cures for patients across the globe. We do this in the critical therapeutic areas of women’s health, critical care, and IUI-IVF.

Our dedicated Research & Development center in Mumbai houses 60+ scientists who work tirelessly in finding new treatments that address unmet medical needs.

Our specialized, differentiated manufacturing capabilities in Ambernath, Maharashtra, India and Germany, ensure that we produce best-in-class quality products that adhere to Global Manufacturing Practices (GMP). One of the few Indian biotech majors to have a global footprint, we are currently present in 70+ countries and serve patients across the globe. We have three wholly owned subsidiaries in the Philippines, Germany, and the US. The US-FDA approved plant in Germany produces.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and formulations that cater to women’s health and critical care. We are recognized for our cutting edge research capabilities and continue to be ranked as one of the top nation’s fastest growing bio-pharmaceutical companies. We remain committed to innovating in India, for India and the world, while we bring life to life.

Marico is one of India's leading consumer products companies, in the global beauty and wellness space. Headquartered in Mumbai, we are present in over 25 countries across emerging markets of Asia and Africa. During FY 23-24, Marico recorded a Consolidated turnover of INR 96.5 billion (USD 1.2 billion) through its products sold in India and International markets. Marico touches the lives of 1 out of every 3 Indians, through its portfolio of brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Hair & Care, Parachute Advansed, Nihar Naturals, Mediker, Pure Sense, Coco Soul, Revive, Set Wet, Livon, Beardo, Just Herbs, True Elements and Plix. The international consumer products portfolio contributes to about 26% of the Group’s revenue, with brands like Parachute, Parachute Advansed, HairCode, Fiancée, Purité de Prôvence, Ôliv, Caivil, Hercules, Black Chic, Code 10, Ingwe, X-Men, Thuan Phat and Isoplus.

Hon'ble Justice Uday U. Lalit enrolled as an advocate in June 1983. He specialised in criminal law and practiced at the Bombay HC from 1983 to 1985. Following his stint at the Bombay HC, he worked in the chambers of then Attorney General of India, Soli Sorabjee, from 1986 to 1992. Justice Lalit was designated as Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court in April, 2004. He aided the Court as amicus curiae in many important matters pertaining to forests, vehicular pollution and pollution of the Yamuna river. Justice Lalit was elevated as a Judge of theSupreme Court directly from the Bar on August 13th, 2014. He was the sixth Judge elevated directly to the SC without having served as a Judge in a lower court or High Court. As an SC Judge, he was appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on May 14th, 2021. Justice Lalit took over as the 49th Chief Justice of India on August 27th, 2022, becoming the only second CJI to be elevated directly from the bar.

In a state as vast as Uttar Pradesh – a geographical expanse of 2,40,928 sq. km, a population of 204.2 million people – there cannot but be great diversity in all facets of life. There are diverse terrains, diverse crops and foods, diverse climates, and coming from all these, diverse community traditions and economic pursuits. Hence comes the great and beautiful diversity of crafts and industries in Uttar Pradesh, in which even small towns and small districts are known for interesting and unexpected products typical of that area.

The UP government’s One District, One Product Programme aims to encourage such indigenous and specialized products and crafts. There are products in UP that are found nowhere else – like the ancient and nutritious 'Kala namak' rice, the rare and intriguing wheat-stalk craft, world-famous chikankari and zari-zardozi work on clothes, and the intricate and stunning horn and bone work that uses the remains of dead animals rather than live ones, a nature-friendly replacement for ivory. Many of these products are GI-tagged, which means they are certified as being specific to that region in Uttar Pradesh. Many of these were also dying community traditions that are being revived through modernization and publicization.

Other district-specific industries are more commonplace, but their products are still unique to those regions. Asafoetida, Desi ghee, Fancy glassware, Bedsheets, Jaggery, Leather Goods – the districts that specialize in these crafts are in UP, and you might already own or use a UP product without knowing it. These are also small and medium industries that need modernization, machinery and productivity enhancement.

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company limited, a wholly owned corporate entity under the Maharashtra Government, was incorporated under the Companies Act, in June 2005 after restructuring the erstwhile Maharashtra State Electricity Board to transmit electricity from its point of Generation to its point of Distribution. It owns and operates most of Maharashtra's Electric Power Transmission System. MSETCL operates a transmission network of 51518 Circuit KM of transmission lines and 742 EHV Substations with 138598 MVA transformation capacity. MSETCL has also established a 765 KV substation at Ektuni in Aurangabad district. This infrastructure constitutes most of the inter-regional as well as intra-regional electric power transmission system in the State. Today, MSETCL is the largest state transmission utility in the country. The company also has the distinction of being the only power utility in the state sector to own HVDC lines. The Company operates a 1504 CKM long, 3582 MVA, 500 KV bi-polar HVDC line from Chandrapur to Padghe. This has been marked as a major success as electric power is generated in east Maharashtra due to easy availability of coal, whereas the bulk use of power is in the western part of Maharashtra in and around cities such as Mumbai, Pune and Nashik. The power losses are very low in the HVDC line. As a result, the power received at Padghe is practically the same as what is injected at Chandrapur.

CIDCO is an acronym of the City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO). Completely owned by the State Government incorporated as a company on 17th march 1970 it is a public sector undertaking of the Government. CIDCO is notified by the State Government as the New Town Development Authority (NTDA). The Government later widened the scope of CIDCO’s activities delegating the responsibility as the Special Development Authority (SPA). Today CIDCO has earned a reputation as the premier town planning and development agency in the country.

Charles Group is a dynamic and diversified organization with a strong presence across multiple industries, including infrastructure, real estate, hospitality, and renewable energy. Headquartered in India, the group has established itself as a trusted name by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its clients and stakeholders. With a commitment to excellence, Charles Group specializes in developing high-quality infrastructure projects, premium residential and commercial properties, and state-of-the-art hospitality ventures. The group also plays a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy initiatives, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Driven by a vision to create lasting value, Charles Group emphasizes innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity in all its endeavors. Its dedicated team of professionals, coupled with a forward-thinking approach, enables the organization to consistently exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in the industries it operates in.

Mr. Jose Charles Martin is the Managing Director of Charles Group of Companies. He received his education from international schools in India and pursued higher studies in Italy and London. He has been nurtured with an entrepreneurial mindset, which has enabled him to become one of the prominent businessmen in the industry. He aims to transform all his initiatives into well-recognized, socially responsible ventures. He is also the Youth Global Cultural Ambassador of the Modern Pythian Games, which includes representatives of 92 countries working to revive ancient Greek sports at a global level. This unique role showcases his commitment to fostering cultural exchange and international cooperation. His dedication to both business and cultural diplomacy exemplifies his passion for making a positive impact on a global scale. He has received many prestigious awards such as the “Best Domestic Tour Operator (2024)”, by India Travel Awards; “Times of India Trendsetters Award (2024)” by The Times of India; “Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year (2022)”, Indo Arab Leaders Summit & Award”; “Times Award 40 under 40 (2021)” by The Times Group Award and “Prestigious Young Achiever (2014)”, by Silicon India Award.

Mr. Prasanna Mohile leads the Corporate Affairs Division at Pernod Ricard India, bringing over four decades of rich experience in Public Affairs and Public Relations across a variety of industries. In his current capacity, he evaluates trends, policies, and emerging issues pertinent to regulatory bodies and executes strategic initiatives in alignment with Pernod Ricard India's overarching business objectives. He maintains a thorough understanding of the implications of legislative, executive, regulatory, think tank, and NGO policies on business operations, and actively advocates for policies that support the company's interests. Mr. Mohile also oversees the internal audit function to ensure the effective operation of governance, policy, and internal control processes, as well as corporate compliance processes and externally mandated organizational assessments. His leadership has been instrumental in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Pernod Ricard India among key stakeholders, positioning the company as a leader in the liquor industry. Prior to his tenure at Pernod Ricard, he was with Raisoni Group of Institutions, JSW Energy, Indorama Synthetics, and Universal Pharmaceuticals. As an Executive Member of the Board and the National Head of Corporate Affairs, he is dedicated to steering Pernod Ricard India, contributing significantly to the company's 'India Growth Story.'

Mr. Pradeep Poddar is the Chairman of Tasty Bite Eatables Limited (a Mars subsidiary). He also serves on the Board of Flex Foods Ltd, and Welspun Group and United Way Mumbai. In his former positions, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Monsanto Co., Tata Consumer Products Ltd., and Heinz India Pvt. Ltd. He was appointed as the first MD & CEO of Heinz in South Asia where he lead and established the business over 10 years. During his transformative time at Heinz, he built a portfolio of 5 power brands (Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Complan, Glucon-D, Farex & Nycil) and positioned Heinz as a leading food company in India. Post Heinz, he joined the Tata Group to head their foray into the Water & Functional Beverages business. In addition to re-launching Himalayan in India he represented the Tata Group's interests globally in developing a range of futuristic beverage products centred on wellness and nutrition. Following his retirement from the Tata Group in 2016, Mr Poddar has been advising several business leaders and companies on growth strategy, branding & corporate governance.

Mr. Vijay Singhal is the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO). He is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1997 batch. He has held various positions in the Government of Maharashtra, serving as Assistant Collector, Municipal Commissioner, Commissioner of Sugar, Commissioner of State Excise, Commissioner of Industries, Additional Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, Chairman & Managing Director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd, and General Manager of the BEST Undertaking. Mr. Singhal holds a graduate degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee, where he was a Gold Medalist, an M.Tech from IIT Delhi, and an M.Sc. from King’s College London. During his tenure in municipal bodies in Kolhapur and Mumbai, he oversaw the Integrated Road Development Project in Kolhapur district and implemented solid waste management initiatives, reducing waste from 9,000 tonnes to 7,000 tonnes in just two and a half months while cutting government expenses by 25%.

Mr. Anup Sahay is Head of Corporate Strategy and Special Initiatives for Larsen & Toubro. In addition, he has oversight of Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate IT and Corporate Brand Management & Communication. Mr. Sahay also guided the development of L&T SuFin, a new business in the B2B supply chain space for industrial and construction products. Mr. Anup Sahay joined L&T in August 2018. Prior to this, he worked with Tata Steel for 32 years in various roles, acquiring rich experience in corporate strategy, marketing, business excellence, and sustainability. He also headed the Integration Office subsequent to the acquisition of Corus by Tata Steel. Mr. Anup Sahay has done his graduation in Economics Honors, Delhi University in 1982 followed by Post Graduation in Business Management from IIM Ahmedabad in 1984. He has also done Executive Development program in Business Management from CEDEP, Fontainebleau, France, 2004-06.

We are empowering rural India by making it financially inclusive with specially designed initiatives executed under our Financial, Developmental and Supervision departments. Our all-encompassing initiatives cover every crucial aspect of rural economy. Be it refinance support, district level credit plans, new development schemes, implementation of GoI’s development schemes, marketing platform, skill development training, supervising Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), we have it all under our radar.

As we progress on the path of nation building, some of the notable key milestones include the SHG Bank Linkage Project launched in 1992 which has grown into the world’s largest micro finance project. The Kisan Credit Card is recognised to be a source of comfort for crores of farmers. We are pioneers in the field of watershed development as a tool for sustainable climate proofing and have successfully financed one fifth of India’s total rural infrastructure. We are just getting started, join us on this exciting voyage to know us better.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood is the Deputy Managing Director of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). With a robust background in agricultural development and rural banking, Dr. Sood has served in various capacities across Indian states, contributing significantly to rural and agricultural infrastructure development, strengthening rural financial institutions, and supporting grassroots and community groups. His work has greatly aided in fostering inclusive development. Before NABARD, he served as a Scientist at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Ms. Ashwini Bhide IAS is the Managing Director at Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Maharashtra (GOM). She has been instrumental in troubleshooting various challenges in the execution of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro Line 3 project. Currently, Ms. Bhide is entrusted with the crucial responsibility of serving as the Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, overseeing key administrative and strategic matters. She is IAS officer from the batch of 1995 of Maharashtra cadre and is a post-graduate in English Literature from Pune University. She was ranked first among women candidates in the Civil Service Examination in 1995. Ms. Ashwini Bhide has helmed some of the most ambitious, complex and mega urban infrastructure projects in the city of Mumbai - Coastal Road project as AMC of BMC, Mumbai Metro Line 3 as MD of MMRC, Eastern Freeway, the elevated road to International Airport, several flyovers on major arterial roads and rail over bridges including Milan ROB as well as the first phase of Mumbai Monorail in her stint with MMRDA.

Mr. Santosh Kumar Singh is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Larsen & Toubro Limited. He a seasoned sustainability leader with a proven track record of driving impactful environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives within prominent organizations. As the Chief Sustainability Officer at Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), a global conglomerate, he spearheads the company's sustainability strategy across diverse sectors, including engineering, construction, manufacturing, and technology services. Prior to joining L&T, Mr. Singh served as the Chief Sustainability Officer for three energy companies within the Adani Group: Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Energy Solutions. In this role, he played a pivotal role in integrating sustainability into the core business operations, focusing on areas such as water positivity, waste reduction, and community engagement. Mr. Singh's expertise in sustainability spans a wide range of areas, including ESG framework development, stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment, and sustainability reporting. He is a strong advocate for integrating sustainability into core business strategy, recognizing its potential to drive long-term value creation and mitigate risks.

Mr. B. Venugopal Reddy is the Additional Chief Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra. He is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with a wealth of experience in public administration and governance. He plays a critical role in shaping the state’s education policies and driving initiatives to enhance the quality and accessibility of higher and technical education. With a career spanning several decades, Mr. Reddy has held key positions across various departments, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a commitment to public service. His focus on innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in education aligns with Maharashtra’s vision of fostering a skilled and knowledge-driven society. Mr. Reddy’s strategic insights and administrative acumen continue to contribute significantly to the advancement of Maharashtra’s education sector.

Mr. Anil Wankhede is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), a role he assumed on September 15, 2023. With a career spanning over two decades in public service, Mr. Wankhede has been instrumental in driving affordable housing, urban redevelopment, and infrastructure projects across Maharashtra. In his current role, he oversees key initiatives such as the redevelopment of BDD Chawls, Patra Chawl, and MHADA colonies, while managing regional operations and revenue recovery mechanisms to ensure sustainable housing solutions. Previously, Mr. Wankhede served as Director of Land Acquisition at the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (2019–2023), where he facilitated critical infrastructure projects like the Coastal Road Project and managed emergency response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. His tenure at the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (2014–2019) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (2003–2019) saw significant contributions to metro rail development, slum rehabilitation, and land acquisition for urban projects. He also played a pivotal role in strengthening MSME policies as Joint Managing Director of MSSIDC in 2022.

Mr. Chetan Bhakkad is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in development consulting, specializing in project conceptualisation, management, implementation, and monitoring. His expertise spans a variety of sectors, including Agribusiness, MSME, PPP, Tourism, and Urban and Economic Development. He has successfully managed projects funded by multilateral agencies as well as State and Central Governments, demonstrating strong operational experience throughout the entire project lifecycle—from preparation and design to implementation and completion. He also brings extensive experience in value chain development and market linkages at the cluster level, with a particular focus on agribusiness consulting and rural infrastructure development.

Ms. Sunali Rohra is Senior Executive Vice President, HDFC Bank heading the Government & Institutional business, Start-ups and Gig Banking portfolios. She is an experienced professional who believes in the power of collaboration between Business, Government, social sector, and academia to architect innovations, promote development, and make profits. Prior to HDFC Bank, Ms. Rohra has held leadership positions with leading global organisations like Visa, Meta (Facebook) and McKinsey where she was Co-Leader for the India Urban practice.

Dr. Prabodh S. Halde is the Head of Global Regulatory, Public Policy, and Advocacy at Marico Ltd . He is seasoned Food Technologist with 30 years of industry experience, previously working with Bakemans, ACC, and Coca-Cola India, and has held leadership roles in AFSTI, AIPFA, SEA of India, and PFNDAI, actively contributing to policy and regulatory affairs, including FSSAI and NITI Aayog. He is a mentor to 200+ startups, he has trained 6,000+ food safety officials and organized 200+ national and international seminars.

Mr. Prashant Tripathi is the General Manager- External Affairs at Pernod Ricard India. He is an expert in Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Strategy with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries, including telecommunications, manufacturing, and the alcoholic beverage sector. At Pernod Ricard India, he specializes in external affairs, government relations, risk management, and policy advocacy at state, national, and international levels.

Mr. Saxena has Master Degree in Commerce, Bachelor of Law and Fellow Member of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. He has experience of more than 35 years including vast experience in the field of infrastructure projects.Before joining to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited in September 2023, he worked as Executive Director /Finance in National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC), a company under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of Government of India. Prior to joining at NCRTC in September 2017, he has worked at various domestic and international projects during more than 27 years in IRCON International Ltd, a public sector undertaking under Ministry of Railways, Government of India. He is responsible for Resource Mobilization, Accounts, Audits, Budget, Financial Concurrence, Contract Management, Tax and other statutory compliances, Treasury management, overall supervision and monitoring of all finance related matters.

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Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) is the nodal agency responsible for the implementation of Mumbai Metro Line–3(MML-3) project. Mumbai Metro Line - 3 (MML - 3) is one of such key projects to improve the transportation scenario in the financial capital of India i.e., Mumbai. MML-3 project - 33.5Km. a long corridor running along Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ, envisages to decongest the traffic situation in Greater Mumbai. It has been constituted as a JV of the Govt. of India(GOI) and the Government of Maharashtra(GOM). It aims to provide a Mass Rapid Transit System that would supplement the inadequate suburban railway system of Mumbai by bringing the metro closer to the doorsteps of the people. With full-scale operations of MML-3, the city would witness significant reduction in traffic volumes and the local transit facility would get a boost. The MML-3 would bring multiple benefits such as comfortable Air-conditioned travel for more than 16 lakh commuters daily, reduction in travel time, reduction in air & noise pollution, improving safety & security of the citizens etc. Upon completion, this fully underground corridor with 27 stations would connect Six business districts, 30 educational institutes, 30 recreational facilities and domestic as well as international airport terminals. It will have five interchange points for suburban railway and one each for Monorail and ‘Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar’ Metro-1.

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) is a multi-sector infrastructure company with a strong footprint across various sectors like hydrocarbons, electric buses, defence, telecom, power, transport, manufacturing, general and social infrastructure, irrigation, and drinking water. This $5bn company is taking giant strides globally. Leveraging the advantage of its strength in having a diversified portfolio in multifarious sectors, the company has made its presence felt in areas that have been key drivers of growth.

The company has, in its 34-year-journey, executed award-winning and record-breaking infrastructure marvels across different realms, and it sure has carved a niche for itself. Making innovation its middle name and adopting internationally proven technology to match Indian conditions, the company has blended technological excellence into its projects, leaving an indelible.

Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is an entity constituted by the Government of Maharashtra for securing orderly establishment of Industrial areas and Industrial estates by providing infrastructure facilities like industrial land (open plot or built-up spaces), roads, water supply, drainage facilities for setup and growth of business in the Most Investor friendly state.

Set up in 1962, the main objectives of MIDC are to:
(1•) Set up industrial areas for planned and systematic industrial development
(2•)Function as a special planning authority in development of industrial areas

Martin Group is an esteemed conglomerate, renowned for its diverse enterprises and dedication to societal responsibility. We strive to set the benchmark for exceptional performance, inventiveness, and expansion in our respective industries.

We aim to foster the growth and well-being of our businesses while remaining steadfastly true to our fundamental principles. By upholding mindful practices, promoting sustainability, and igniting inspiration, we will generate enduring value for our patrons while actively contributing towards positive change within the communities we serve.

HDFC Bank is India's largest private sector bank, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to our customer base of over 92 million. Our extensive distribution network of 8,919 branches and 21,031 ATMs across 3,836 cities and towns as of August 2024, reaches every corner of the country, making us accessible to millions.

Promoted by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), India's leading housing finance company, HDFC Bank began operations in 1995 with a simple mission: to be a "World-class Indian Bank". With a single-minded focus on product leadership, customer focus and operational excellence, we have emerged as a leading player in all our business segments. We cater to individuals and businesses, offering a full range of innovative banking solutions including loans, payments, and wealth management. Our business solutions empower companies of all sizes, from MSMEs to large corporations, helping them grow with tailored banking services and financial tools.

In 2023, the Bank merged with HDFC Ltd, combining our robust banking services with HDFC Ltd.’s legacy of leadership in housing finance. This merger enhances our ability to offer home loans and other financial services, ensuring seamless access for customers across urban and rural areas.

As a socially responsible corporate citizen, we believe in banking with a purpose. Through our CSR initiative, Parivartan, we actively work to drive positive change across education, healthcare, skills training, and sustainable livelihoods impacting over 10 crore lives across the country. Our commitment to community impact is as strong as our dedication to delivering value to our stakeholders.

In 1930, a young visionary by the name of Mr. M. Manal foresaw the benefits of herbal remedies while riding through the forests surrounding Dehradun. After diligently researching the science of the traditional field of Ayurveda, he decided to dedicate his life creating products that would improve millions of lives across the world. Today, with a history spanning more than nine decades in herbal research, Himalaya has positioned itself as a brand that cares about not only enriching people’s lives but also safeguarding the environment. With their “head-to-heel” range of products, Himalaya aims to provide a holistic solution to everyday ailments.

Seeped in a legacy of researching Nature, Himalaya has successfully been able to harness the science of Ayurveda through cutting-edge research to become a brand that is safe, gentle, and trustworthy.

GUDC is positioned to facilitate urban development by assisting state government and existing agencies in formulation of policy, institutional capacity building and project implementation, and to assist in the funding and implementation of projects.

ASSISTANCE TO STATE GOVERNMENT

(1•) Assist state government in preparation of policy and strategy for urban development infrastructure provision.
(2•) Assist state government in preparation of guidelines for private sector participation in urban development.
(3•) Maintain an updated information database on urban development.
(4•) Assess the need and form of Government Guarantee to ULBs required for raising funds from the market.
(5•) Assist the state government in formulation, appraisal, implementation and monitoring of urban projects funded from multilateral sources.
(6•) Channelise additional grant / tax-sharing between the state and the ULBs ( as recommended by State Finance Commission ) based on criteria to be decided (e.g. reforms in accounting systems, revenue collection efficiency etc., undertaken by the ULB)
(7•) Implement urban reforms as an agent of the State Government

BUSINESS OBJECTIVE

(1•) GUDC would facilitate sustainable development of urban areas, both new and existing, in order to achieve high living standards and growth of economic activities.

National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDC) was set up in February, 1983 by the Government of India as a public sector undertaking under the ambit of Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India in pursuance of the imperative need for a national level agency to assist the speedy development of the handloom sector with the help of 07 Regional Offices and 32 Branch offices.

Corporation is coordinating all actions covering the procurement and supply of inputs at reasonable prices, augmenting the marketing efforts of state handloom agencies and initiating developmental activities for upgrading the technology in the handloom sector and improving productivity.

NHDC, with vision to achieve the objectives of faster more inclusive and sustainable growth of Handloom sector adopted focused, flexible and holistic approach to meet the challenges of domestic, global expansion of overall Handloom market through strategic approach to facilitate the raw material supply to the weavers of the country.

The NHDC Ltd., has revolutionized the handloom industry by employing multi-dimensional strategies in order to reach not only at the door steps of those weavers who are dwelling in far-flung areas by setting yarn ware houses, allowing weavers share their knowledge by visiting in other states, allotting depots, cluster penetration by judicious use of corpus fund, easy empanelment of mills and development of new products by using different varieties of yarn but also arranging Buyers/Sellers Meet on latest techniques to promote quality, productivity and marketability of handlooms.

J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited was founded in 1980 by Mr. Jagdishkumar M. Gupta. Over the years, we have established ourselves as one of the leading infrastructure companies in India. We have gained expertise in various construction techniques and have executed challenging projects. We have expertise in building complex infrastructure projects involving underground and elevated Metro, Irrigation Projects, Diaphragm walls, Tunneling, Creek and River structures and have built a robust portfolio of accomplishments. We have been involved in numerous prestigious projects across India and have established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. We have worked on projects funded by various government bodies, including The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), Ahmedabad Metro, Surat Metro, Maha Metro, Cidco Metro, Pune Corporation, Mumbai Corporation, Thane Corporation, Pimpri Chinchwad Corporation ,Maharashtra State PWD, ESIC Corporation, Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nigam Limited ( UPRNL) , Central and Western Railways, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited ( RVNL ).

We have a diverse range of capabilities and offers end-to-end construction services. Our expertise includes project planning, design, engineering, procurement, construction, project management and timely delivery of the project. We have a skilled workforce comprising engineers, project managers, and other professionals along with state of art plant, equipment and machineries to ensure the successful and timely execution of projects.

Nilon’s, one of India’s leading processed food brands since 1962, is committed to providing consumers with only the best products that are made with a lot of love, persistently paying attention to the smallest detail that goes into making them and going that extra mile to ensure the best quality. Today, Nilon’s has become the largest producer of Pickles, Tooty-Fruity and Roasted Vermicelli in India.

Nilon’s has 3 manufacturing plants in Maharashtra. The brand has a reach of over 3 lakh outlets in India and exports globally to Japan, France, U.S.A., South Africa, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and Canada among others.

Getting the right taste in cooking is all about the nuances, like getting the right ingredients, right authentic recipes, right temperatures and even the right timing of blending those.

Be it cold grinding of spices to preserve fresh flavours, or cold pressing of ginger and garlic to keep aromas intact or using freeze-dried herbs to preserve the delicate flavours of western spices, or sourcing ingredients like Sichuan pepper directly from their place of origin, you can taste the attention, precision and love we pour into each product. “Love” – it’s indeed our secret ingredient in crafting our best-in-class products, perfectly captured by our slogan ‘isme pyaar mila hai'

Grant Thornton Bharat, a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd., is a premier professional services firm in India. With 10,000+ professionals across 19 offices, we provide assurance, consulting, tax, risk, and digital transformation services. As a truly Indian firm with global connections, we prioritise people over profit. Our focus is on client centricity, positive ecosystem impact, and driving meaningful change to foster growth and shape a Vibrant Bharat.

Showcasing expertise and commitment since 1993, ABM Knowledgeware Limited, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange has been a pioneer in e-Governance solutions. ABM has also invested in the Agritech sector in USA and a Bangalore-based company having innovative cybersecurity solutions. With a track record of nine state-wide and two PAN India projects, ABM serves 1500+ out of 4600+ Municipalities and 30+ Smart Cities in India.

ABM's e-municipality solution, ABM MAINet®, is an integrated e-Governance application compliant with Digital India guidelines, offering 40+ modules for seamless management. The Agritech solution resolves issues around delayed detection of pathogens for crops by autonomously classifying pathogens in the air. ABM’s subsidiary offers solutions such as “Secure Access” to ease remote working, “Safehats” enables availing the services of ethical hackers across the globe to monitor cyber threats and “Enterprise Mobility Management” secures company provided mobile and tablet devices against malicious attacks.

The company holds certifications like CMMI DEV V2.0 ML5, CMMI SVC V2.0 ML3, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 27001:2022, affirming excellence in software-related IT services and information security management.

IRCTC has been set up by the Ministry of Railways with the basic purpose of hiving off entire catering and tourism activity of the railways to the new Corporation so as to professionalise and upgrade these services with public-private participation. Rail based Tourism in India will be the specific vehicle for achieving high growth in coordination with state agencies, tour operators, travel agents and the hospitality industry. Indian Railways span global volumes in hospitality and catering sectors with services provided to 13 million passengers every day.

Railway Tourism has seen excellent growth in India. Right from IRCTC's inception, we have undertaken dynamic marketing strategy with major tour operators and State Tourism as our partners for providing exclusive tour packages across the country. IRCTC arranges for full train charters, coaches as well as reserved berth programed through regular trains for tourism purposes.

There has been a latent demand in the country for ticket availability at the door-step. IRCTC has already developed this facility at Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. Very soon the facility will spread to Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad. After consolidation at these centres, further development in the major towns will take place. IRCTC web enabled reservation site is www.irctc.co.in

IRCTC has firmed up plans to set up over 50 multi-cuisine food plazas at major railway stations throughout the country during the current year. The Food plazas will have contemporary decor, air conditioned ambience and round the clock operation to suit passenger convenience with market driven competitive pricing.

IRCTC has recently inaugurated a Call Center. A customer can dial 139 from anywhere in the country and get all information from Indian Railways.

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