Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, AAF International is a global leader in advanced air filtration solutions. With a presence in 28 countries and 260 sales offices worldwide, AAF has built a reputation for excellence in enhancing air quality and operational efficiency across diverse industries. The company’s products are available in over 150 countries, supported by a dedicated team of 7,500 professionals.

As a member of the Daikin Group, AAF leverages Daikin’s expertise in HVAC and refrigeration, strengthening its foundation in cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices. AAF offers a comprehensive range of gas and particulate filtration solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of customers worldwide.

With six state-of-the-art R&D centers, AAF drives continuous innovation to address emerging air filtration challenges. The company also operates three manufacturing units in the EEMEA, CIS, and SAARC regions, including facilities in Saudi Arabia, Bengaluru, and Noida, ensuring efficient production and timely delivery of high-quality filtration products.

AAF’s mission is to be a trusted partner in creating hygienic, clean air spaces, while its vision is to be the clear leader in clean air solutions by FY25. Guided by values of customer-first, collaboration, passion, and dedication, AAF continues to lead the industry in providing reliable, innovative air filtration solutions.

The Tristar Group is a fully integrated Energy Logistics Solutions provider that offers a comprehensive list of services to cater to the needs of the petroleum, chemical and petrochemical industries, both in the Middle East region and globally. The company’s core expertise lies in its ability to safely house and distribute all types of retail fuels, lubricants, chemicals, petrochemicals and liquid gases by road, sea or air.

Eugene Mayne is the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, since its inception in 1998, Tristar has evolved from a local transport company to the Middle East’s largest privately-owned energy logistics solutions provider. It has a global presence in more than 30 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas and Europe.

Tristar’s strong founder-led management team drives a ‘Business for Purpose’ ethos focused on positive community impact including job creation in the countries in which it operates. Tristar is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) which encourages businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation.

Tristar has received 10 Golden Peacock Global Awards from the IOD covering Corporate Social Responsibility, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, ESG, and Business Excellence. The Golden Peacock Award recognizes the achievements of the best performing organizations and has become a benchmark of corporate excellence globally.

The UAE Ministry of Economy was established in accordance with Federal Law No (1) of 1972. The Ministry set out an ambitious growth vision aiming to achieve an internationally competitive and diversified economy driven by efficient and knowledgeable UAE nationals. This vision is aligned to the goals outlined in the UAE Vision 2021.

The ministry plays a major role in facilitating an enabling business landscape and formulating business-friendly policies that would consolidate the UAE’s reputation as a regional and global business hub. By Enactment of enabling financial legislations and updating of such legislations periodically to encourage as well as regulate the economic business environment.

Development of national industries and exports. Regulating the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector and encouraging entrepreneurship. Protection of consumer rights and intellectual property rights.

In addition, coordinating economic, commercial and industrial plans and programs among the different emirates of the UAE. Encouraging national exports and facilitating the access of the UAE’s exports to new markets through eliminating the obstacles that hinder growth.

Attracting the seamless flow of foreign direct investment into the UAE through promotion campaigns focusing on the enabling investment environment and opportunities that the UAE offers.

Implementation and follow-up of multilateral and bilateral international and regional conventions such as WTO, multilateral and bilateral free trade conventions, as well as through continually monitoring developments at international organizations, entities and councils.

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
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EIILM-Kolkata is amongst the top B-schools in India known for imparting quality management education. Established in the year 1995, it offers Doctoral, Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses in management and allied areas. Its faculty members always adhere to participant-centric teaching methods that help the students develop attributes best suited for the corporate world. Driven by the principle of the primacy of students, it provides students' with ‘360° development that makes them industry-ready.

EIILM-Kolkata has forged excellent collaboration initiatives with International Universities. Students get the rare privilege to interact with and learn from Global Industry Experts at seminars, conferences, internships, research and immersion programs. Some of the leading Enterprises of India have partnered with EIILM-Kolkata to encourage learning and thought-exchange.

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The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment in the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University. All Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr. Stya Paul, Founder Chairman, Apeejay Education Society, based on value-based holistic education focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning for life. It encompasses a vision that is truly global and is driven by innovative techniques, progressive curricula, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Dr. Stya Paul's legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter and only child, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. Mrs Berlia has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay Stya vision of quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building is effectively reflected in the conceptualization & standardization of the academic programmes and curricula across all its institutions.

Eyvo is a leading provider of world-class web-based procurement solutions, delivering innovative, flexible, and secure tools to streamline and optimize the purchasing process for organizations around the globe. With over two decades of expertise, Eyvo leverages AI to empower businesses to gain control over their sourcing and spending while ensuring transparency, compliance, and cost savings.

Eyvo's Mission is to simplify and automate procurement, making it accessible, efficient, and strategic for businesses of all sizes enabling profitability while also maintaining sustainability and governance.

Founded in 1999, CDSL is the only listed depository in the Asia Pacific region. With over 570 Depository Participants, more than 150 million investor accounts and 18,000 plus points of service across the nation, CDSL provides convenient, dependable, and secure services to investors and various capital market intermediaries.

CDSL continues to invest in sophisticated technology to cater to the needs of the dynamic landscape of the Indian capital markets. There has been substantial growth in investors as well as transaction volumes over the last 5 years. Our commitment to deploy top-of-the-line scalable technology infrastructure enables us to handle sustained spurts in volumes seamlessly.

CDSL has continuously leveraged technological advancements to enhance market efficiency and promote investor engagement. CDSL takes pride in having pioneered a range of innovative technological solutions fostering efficiency in the areas of market entry, post-trade settlement activities, corporate benefits & IPO processing. The technology focus, nimbleness in catering to market demands and client centric approach has helped establish us as the depository of choice for the investors as well as technology savvy clearing members.

Over the years CDSL has earned multiple accolades such as the ‘Market Infrastructure of the Year’ award at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence in 2024 and ‘CSD of the Year’ at the Asset Servicing Times – Industry Excellence Award 2023, amongst many others.

CDSL’s Subsidiaries:
(1.) CDSL Ventures Limited (CVL)
(2.) Centrico Insurance Repository Limited (CIRL)
(3.) Countrywide Commodity Repository Ltd. (CCRL)

“Fired by the spirit of nationalism and founded on the idea that Indians should have a national bank of their own, which would further the economic interest of the country, Punjab National Bank Ltd was the result of the efforts of far-sighted visionaries and patriots, among whom were persons like Lala Lajpat Rai, Mr. E C Jessawala, Babu Kali Prasono Roy, Lala Harkishan Lal and Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia. Incorporated under the Act VI of 1882, Indian Companies Act, the Bank commenced operations on April 12, 1895 from Lahore. Since inception, PNB has always been a "People's bank" serving millions of people throughout the country and also had the proud distinction of serving great national leaders like Sarvshri Jawahar Lal Nehru, Gobind Ballabh Pant, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, Smt. Indira Gandhi etc. amongst other who banked with us. Bank has spread its offerings and has grown as technology driven bank with products & services to meet the aspirations of every segment of customers. With more than 122 years of strong existence and a network of 6950 Domestic Branches, 10502 ATMs as on 31st March 2017, Punjab National Bank is serving more than 10 crore esteemed customers. PNB, being one of the largest Nationalised Bank, has continued to provide prudent and trustworthy banking services to its customers. The bank enjoys strong fundamentals, large franchise value and good brand image. With the mission of "Creating Value for all its customers, Investors and Employees for being the first choice for all stakeholders" its presence across India is a strong brand; “The name you can bank upon”.

NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, is a premier construction and real estate development company. Established in 1960, NBCC has evolved into a key player in project management consultancy (PMC), real estate development, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contracting. With a robust order book and a pan-India as well as international presence, NBCC has undertaken landmark projects in sectors such as housing, infrastructure, and environmental development. Known for its commitment to quality, timely delivery, and sustainability, the company has been pivotal in executing prestigious initiatives like government redevelopment projects and smart city development. NBCC’s focus on innovation, transparency, and excellence has strengthened its position as a trusted partner in nation-building. As it continues to expand globally, NBCC remains dedicated to contributing towards India’s economic growth and infrastructural advancement.

Ravin Group established in the year 1950, is one of India's fastest growing business groups. The group comprises companies managing diverse business interests in the power and energy sector.

The Ravin Group management board comprises highly qualified professionals with significant expertise in various markets and have been pioneers of change in the industry.

The Group's values of Sustainability, Integrity and Innovation propel it to perform and excel in all spheres of activity.

Ravin Group offers comprehensive solutions across 5 verticals such as Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, EHV & Accessories, Trading, EPC Services in the fields of renewables, cable laying, cable jointing and termination, sub – stations etc.

The group's focused approach towards project management enables the creation of world class projects and innovative solutions.

With proven technical prowess in handling mega projects and superior project management expertise, the Group has powered infrastructure development in over 43 countries.

Over the past decade Ravin Group with its motto of Evolving and Energizing has been instrumental in bringing new technology into the cable and allied industries, enhancing the industry knowledge base.

Quality determines success at Ravin Group. Continuous process improvements are carried out to ensure complete satisfaction of the customer and market requirements.

Today the group operates with four building blocks as its philosophy:
(1.) Quality
(2.) Reliability & dependability
(3.) Timeliness of execution
(4.) Customer satisfaction

Charles Group is a dynamic and diversified conglomerate headquartered in Chennai, India, committed to driving growth and innovation across multiple sectors. With core businesses spanning government lotteries, food and commodities trading, travel and tourism, sports and recreation, media and entertainment, and real estate, Charles Group has established a strong national presence. Known for its transparency, credibility, and customer-centric approach, the Group has built trusted brands such as Dear Lotteries and SDC Cinemas, and operates South Star Rail, India's first private train under the Bharat Gaurav Scheme. Charles Group is also making strides in property development, offering world-class residential projects under M and C Property Development. Guided by a vision of sustainable growth and community empowerment, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives. With a strong foundation of integrity, innovation, and excellence, Charles Group continues to shape industries and contribute meaningfully to India's economic and social progress.

Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) is a leading financial institution and a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Established in 1986, PFC is the trusted financial backbone of India’s power sector, providing innovative and customized financing solutions for generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects. With a strong focus on supporting government initiatives like ‘24x7 Power for All’ and ‘Green Energy Corridor’, PFC plays a pivotal role in driving India’s energy transformation. Its diverse portfolio includes funding large-scale infrastructure, rural electrification, and emerging green technologies. Renowned for its financial strength, operational excellence, and sectoral expertise, PFC maintains a robust credit profile with high domestic and international ratings. Through its commitment to sustainability, strategic partnerships, and capacity building, PFC continues to empower India's growth journey, lighting up lives and fueling the nation's vision of inclusive and sustainable development.

Established in 1997, Vinmart Group of Companies is a global commodity trading conglomerate focused on bridging the supply gap of essential commodities across the African continent. Our success is built on a pragmatic approach, strong global connections, efficient logistics, and deep market insights. Vinmart has redefined commodity trading through meticulous attention to partnerships and the development of a strong, scalable distribution network. We provide operational expertise with complete outsourcing solutions, backed by a talented team that closely monitors supplier performance to ensure consistent excellence. With every cycle, we are committed to uncovering new opportunities to deliver greater value to our clients.

Core Strengths:
• Over 25 years of experience.
• Global operations base with a strategic business network.
• Dedicated team focused on creating long-term value.
• In-house Quality Control System ensuring world-class standards.
• Continuous innovation with the development and introduction of new products to the market.

The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) was established on 2nd October 1958, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Registered under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, NAFED was founded with the primary objective of promoting cooperative marketing to support and empower India's agricultural community. The organization works to ensure that farmers receive fair value for their produce by improving marketing infrastructure, encouraging collective bargaining, and facilitating better market access. Agricultural farmers are at the heart of NAFED’s operations and governance, with membership in the General Body giving them a direct voice in its decision-making processes. Over the decades, NAFED has evolved into a trusted national institution, dedicated to safeguarding farmers' interests, enhancing market efficiency, and contributing to rural prosperity. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, NAFED continues to play a vital role in strengthening India's agricultural sector and cooperative movement.

IIFCL is a wholly-owned Government of India company set up in 2006 to provide long-term financial assistance to viable infrastructure projects through the Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects through a Special Purpose Vehicle called India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL), broadly referred to as SIFTI.

The authorized and paid up capital of the company stood at Rs.10,000 Crore and Rs.9,999.92 Crore, respectively as on 30th June 2024. IIFCL has been registered as a NBFC-ND-IFC with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since September 2013 and follows the applicable prudential norms of the RBI. As a long-term lending institution, IIFCL is amongst the most diversified public sector infrastructure lender in terms of eligible infrastructure sub-sectors and product offerings. It has the mandate to finance both green-field and brown-field projects, covering Direct Lending, Takeout Finance, Refinance and Credit Enhancement, across all infrastructure sub-sectors as notified by the Government in the Harmonised Master List of Infrastructure Subsectors These broadly include transportation, energy, water, sanitation, communication, social and commercial infrastructure.

On a standalone basis, till 30 June 2024, IIFCL has made cumulative gross sanctions of about Rs.2,69,608 Crore to more than 770 projects under Direct Lending, Takeout Finance and Refinance, Credit enhancement , InVIT and Bonds. Cumulative disbursements under these schemes stood at Rs.1,34,985 Crore to more than 571 projects as on 30 June 2024.

Founded in 1919 by Sir Dorabji Tata, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. is the largest general insurance company in India and a leading multinational insurer headquartered in Mumbai. Now in its 106th year, the company operates in 25 countries, with a strong domestic network of over 1,900 offices.

Our financial strength is underscored by a global premium portfolio exceeding USD 5 billion and a net worth of USD 3.15 billion. A robust solvency margin of 1.81x not only surpasses regulatory requirements but also reflects our long-term stability and commitment to excellence in the industry.

We have consistently maintained a AAA/Stable rating from CRISIL since 2014 and hold strong credit ratings from AM Best.

New India is also the only general insurer in India designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Insurer (D-SII) by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This distinction highlights our operational scale, cross-border presence, financial interconnectedness, and sound governance framework.

In recognition of our leadership in the insurance sector, the company received multiple accolades including:

? General Insurance Company of the Year
? Most Preferred Workplace
? Skoch Challenger Award
? Excellence & Leadership in BFSI

Our journey in the UAE began in 1961 with the opening of our first office in Dubai. The establishment of our Abu Dhabi branch in 1973 reaffirmed our long-term commitment to the region. Since then, we have built a trusted presence in the UAE insurance market—delivering consistent value through customer-focused service, technical expertise, and a legacy of trust.

The company has grown to more than just tyre management over more than four decades

The Al Dobowi Group was formed in 1976 to address the needs of a growing tyre management and service industry in the Middle East.

We have grown beyond tyre management into providing our clients with all the solutions they need with regard to motion. This includes batteries for motive power and automotive batteries, oils and lubricants, conveyor belt systems and techni­cal rubber products.

Al Dobowi is a globally renowned systems and solutions provider for tyre management, power storage, industrial rubber, material handling and fluid management industries. Established in 1976, the Al Dobowi group of companies have a signifi­cant presence in over 10 countries and employ over 2,000 people, functioning collectively as a unified corporate enterprise focused on excelling in the business of manufacturing and distribution.

We contract manufacture our tyres in some of the largest tyre plants in Asia, using our equipment and research and development. We are the largest battery manufacturer in the MENA region and pro­vides both automotive and industrial solutions that power the world’s diversified economic activities.

The UAE-India relationship enjoys a strong bond based on age-old cultural, religious and economic ties and this bond has flourished over the years under the dynamic leadership of the two economic powerhouses of the world. This has been further been emboldened with the signing of landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between UAE and India, a testament to the deep rooted strategic relations between the two nations.

It is under the blessings of these unwavering ties, Bank of Baroda sowed its seeds in UAE with the opening of first branch in 1974 and the same was inaugurated in the august presence of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Today, Bank of Baroda functions in UAE as the only Indian Bank with a full-fledged banking license and has a network of 6 Branches (Dubai, Deira, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al-Ain), 9 Electronic Business Service Units (EBSUs) at Al Karama (Dubai), Sheikh Zayed Road (Dubai), DMCC, Al Mas Tower (Dubai), Al Qusais (Dubai), Mussaffa (Abu Dhabi), Shabiya (Abu Dhabi), Al Mina (Sharjah), Hamriya Free Zone (Sharjah), RAKIA (Ras-Al-Khaimah) and 45 ATMS across the country marking 49 years of our glorious banking presence in UAE.

Established in 2001, Barjeel Geojit Financial Services LLC is a leading financial services company based in the UAE. A joint venture between Barjeel Securities and Geojit Financial Services Ltd., India, Barjeel offers a comprehensive range of investment solutions, including equities, mutual funds, portfolio management services, and insurance. With a focus on client-centric services, the company blends deep local knowledge with global financial expertise to help investors achieve their financial goals. Barjeel is licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE, ensuring adherence to the highest regulatory standards. Over the years, Barjeel has earned a reputation for transparency, trust, and innovation in investment management. Guided by a vision to empower clients with smart financial choices, Barjeel continues to expand its footprint, offering personalized services to a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to large institutions across the Middle East.

Khaleej times published by Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. LLC, Khaleej Times is the UAE’s first and the country’s longest-running English broadsheet. For over 45 years, readers have relied on Khaleej times to provide clarity and context in a complicated, confusing world. Be it print, digital or social Khaleej Times fulfils this promise with unparalleled news, comment and opinion delivered by award-winning journalists with a circulation 90,000.

Under Khaleej times we have a supplement called Wknd Magazine. Wknd Magazine is the essential weekend leisure read, factoring in lifestyle subjects like fashion, beauty, trends, food, cinema & entertainment, human interest, motoring, travel, technology. Additionally, our world-class columnists provide insight into new domains and make for an entertaining read. There’s something for everyone: whether you are a fashionista or a travel junkie or high on motoring adrenaline or someone with a social conscience, it’s a one stop shop. With a circulation of 90,000.

Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal is established under Company Act 2063 on August 14, 2018 (2075 Shrawan 29). The main objectives of this Institute are to offer training, workshop and seminar and enhance the knowledge, skills and capabilities of the employees of financial sector and other stakeholders, conduct research and consulting to strengthen the financial sector, offer specific accredited courses and creating data bank for the use of banking community and help strengthen the financial systems in Nepal.

Dubai Quality Group is a non-profit organization set up by the Dubai Economy under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Guided by the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was established in 1994 to develop and promote Excellence in UAE.

Dubai Quality Group organizes various training programs, conferences & awards throughout the year with the objective of improving Quality of Service & Business Excellence in the Region. The group extends membership opportunities to organizations, in exchange of various benefits.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) is a statutory body established by a special Act of Parliament, namely, The Cost Accountants Act, 1959 for regulation and development of the profession of Cost and Management accountants in India. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

The Institute is headquartered in Kolkata having four Regional Councils at Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, 117 Chapters in India and 11 Overseas Centres. The Institute is the largest Cost & Management Accounting body in the world with about 1,00,000 qualified CMAs and over 6,00,000 students pursuing the CMA Course. The Institute is a founder member of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) and South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA). The Institute is also an Associate Member of ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA) and member of International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), UK.