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With the theme ‘Leadership in Action’ taking centre stage, the awards celebrate individuals who embody conviction, innovation, and purposeful disruption
The CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), presented by Standard Chartered Bank, returns for its 20th edition on December 7 in Mumbai.
With the theme ‘Leadership in Action’ taking centre stage, the awards celebrate individuals who embody conviction, innovation, and purposeful disruption. This year, IBLA brings together such visionary leaders, honouring their resilience, foresight, and ability to inspire transformative impact.
The awards evening will see the presence of influential figures from the business, economic, policy and cultural spheres. Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, DLF Chairman Emeritus KP Singh, Serum Institute of India founder Cyrus Poonawalla and CEO Adar Poonawalla, Bharat Forge Chairman and MD Babasaheb N Kalyani, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and Zarin Daruwala, CEO, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank are expected to grace the event.
Also expected are Cholamandalam (Chola) Investment and Finance Company Chairman Vellayan Subbiah, Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj, State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, actor Rajkummar Rao, Joint Managing Director & CEO, JSW Steel and Piramal Group Chairman Ajay Piramal, among others.
Commenting on the event, Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 said, “IBLA is more than just an awards ceremony – it is a tribute to those who have not only envisioned change but have taken bold steps to turn it into reality. As we celebrate CNBC-TV18’s 25-year legacy in business news journalism, the 20th edition of IBLA marks a significant milestone in our journey of honouring leadership that drives transformation. The theme ‘Leadership in Action,’ reflects our enduring commitment to celebrating individuals who inspire generations and shape the future of our economy.”
Smriti Mehra, CEO – English & Business News, Network18 added, “Over the past two decades, IBLA has established itself as the definitive platform for recognising the visionary leaders who have been instrumental in shaping India’s economic growth. We deeply value our longstanding partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Their continued support has been crucial in elevating the scale and prestige of this iconic event year after year.”
In an era where industry dynamics constantly shift, CNBC-TV18 has defined the business news genre in India and remained at the number one position. Led by a stellar team of business journalists, including Shereen Bhan, Latha Venkatesh, Surbhi Upadhyay and Prashant Nair, CNBC-TV18’s comprehensive coverage remains unrivalled.
The channel stands as the preferred choice for market experts, corporate leaders, influencers, investors, and policymakers seeking in-depth insights into finance, business, economy, and more. The channel’s commitment to quality reporting has solidified its position as the go-to source for reliable, incisive, and timely information.
Know more about the 20th edition of CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards: https://www.cnbctv18.com/ibla