National, 6th February 2025: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte India) has announced the jury panel for the Enterprise Growth Awards 2025. This initiative recognises the contributions of exceptional family-owned businesses, unicorns and soonicorns across India. The awards celebrate companies demonstrating leadership, vision and growth while contributing to their communities and expanding beyond regional boundaries to achieve national impact.
The jury for the Enterprise Growth Awards 2025 includes S. D. Shibulal, Former Managing Director, Infosys, and the chairperson of the jury panel; Dr. Brinda Jaghirdar, Former Chief Economist of the State Bank of India and Independent Director; M. D. Ranganath, Chairman, Catamaran Ventures and Board Member of HDFC; and Manoj Kohli, Senior Advisor, Deloitte. These individuals will bring unparalleled expertise and insight to the awards, ensuring a robust and transparent evaluation process to celebrate exemplary businesses nationwide.
“The jury for the Enterprise Growth Awards 2025 has been meticulously curated to bring together some of the most accomplished leaders and visionaries from across industries. Each jury member brings a wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge and a nuanced understanding of the factors that drive business success in India. By drawing attention to businesses that have successfully evolved from local enterprises into national leaders, the jury ensures a comprehensive evaluation process highlighting
transformation, leadership, and innovation. This exceptional panel reflects the high standards and credibility the awards aim to uphold, making it a true celebration of excellence in India’s private sector,” said K. R. Sekar, Partner and Leader – Deloitte Private, Deloitte India.
“The response to the inaugural Enterprise Growth Awards 2025 has been truly overwhelming, with companies from all over the nation enthusiastically coming forward to participate. This enthusiastic engagement underscores the awards’ mission to highlight exceptional entrepreneurial journeys, especially those beyond metropolitan hubs. Businesses see this as an opportunity to celebrate their growth stories and demonstrate how they have used local roots to achieve national prominence. We are proud to provide a platform that honours the spirit of the private sector and its remarkable contribution to growth and excellence,” said Dhiraj Bhandary, Partner, Deloitte India.
The Enterprise Growth Awards 2025 has received a remarkable response, with more than 200 companies across India participating in the awards. The awards celebrate India’s diverse entrepreneurial spirit by recognising exceptional businesses that have grown from humble roots to create a lasting impact on a wider stage. By honouring sustainable growth stories that often go unsung in our vibrant business landscape, the awards provide a unique platform for these businesses to gain visibility and recognition. Participants also have the opportunity to engage with Deloitte’s programmes, further enhancing their capabilities and positioning them as role models in their respective industries.
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