CNBC-TV18 succesfully hosts 12th edition of India Business Leader Awards

The CNBC-TV18 ‘India Business Leader Awards’ has always brought together the most eclectic leaders from India’s business ecosystem under one roof, and this year was no different. The most recognized awards property was back with its 12th edition to felicitate those visionaries who have led India's glorious journey from the front, setting new standards in terms of growth, scale and market leadership. The awards aim at acknowledging individuals who have made a stellar difference in their respective business spheres, creating that much desired edge above their peers. CNBC-TV18 honored these champions at a gala celebration held on 23rd March 2017 in New Delhi.

This year, the awards ceremony was presided over by the Hon'ble Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley. The show started with a beautiful performance on ‘Vande Mataram’ by Mame Khan. Dignitaries such as Manoj Sinha, Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Rajyavardhan Rathore graced the occasion to witness the most celebrated business awards of the country.

Winners that were felicitated at the event were:

• Outstanding Company of the Year- Asian Paints
• Most Promising Company of the Year- Amara Raja Batteries
• State of the Year - Andhra Pradesh
• Hall of Fame- RC Bhargava and Bimal Jalan
• Outstanding Contribution to Brand India- Dipa Karmarkar 
• Outstanding Business Leader of the Year Award- Arundhati Bhattacharya
• Brand of the Year- Maggi and Make Love Not Scars
• Young Turk of the Year- Byju’s
• Young Turk Start-up of the Year- Tonbo Imaging
• The Disruptor- OLA cabs
• CNBC Asia's India Innovator Of The Year- Capital First Limited
• CNBC Asia's India Talent Management Award- RBL Bank Ltd
• CNBC Asia's Corporate Social Responsibility Award- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
• CNBC Asia's India Business Leader Of The Year- Vishal Sikka
• Entertainment Leader of the Year: Deepika Padukone