Honouring excellence from all walks of life: ET Industry Leaders– West 2020

Honouring Excellence

The recognitions were aimed at boosting the morale and providing an impetus to several businesses and individuals who have continued to prove their mettle, despite the pandemic.

ET Industry Leaders– West 2020 recognized and celebrated visionary businesses, enterprises and individuals who have continued to prove their mettle, exude confidence through innovation and retained their market position, despite the pandemic.

In compliance with the new normal, the maiden virtual edition of the ET Industry Leaders – West 2020 will be aired on ET NOW in October. Veteran actor and the coveted Padma Bhushan Award laureate, Anupam Kher did the honours of announcing the winners. Alongside Kher was national heartthrob and fitness icon Vidyut Jamwval, declaring the doyens in their respective domains.

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The recognitions were aimed at boosting the morale and providing an impetus to the several businesses that have reached new heights, despite the global economic slowdown.

A survey was conducted by Market Xcel Data Matrix Pvt. Ltd; an independent and specialized market research and consulting firm that provides research services across India, Singapore, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Potential candidates were asked to file their nominations and basis various parameters, the finalists were chosen. Some of these parameters included track record, range of products and services, ability to adapt to changing business climate and policies, product and project innovations, ability to play in the competitive environment, customer delight and disruptive marketing. Together, the results led to finding the first amongst equals.

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M. R. Jyothy, Managing Director, Jyothy Labs Limited, was recognised as the Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur to Watch Out For

Founded in 1983, Jyothy Labs Limited has come a long way to become one of the most respected FMCG companies in India. With over 5000 employees and 24 manufacturing units spread across 17 locations, the company is generating employment opportunities and notably contributing in rural development. With an annual turnover of over Rs. 1,800 crores, it is the creator of reputed brands like Ujala, Exo Dishwash Bar, Margo Soap, Maxo Mosquito Repellent, Henko Detergent, Pril Liquid and many others.

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Ketan Kothari, Director, Augmont Goldtech, was felicitated as Pioneers in Innovation category – Gold Industry

Augmont Gold for All, is a movement to make gold accessible, affordable, useful and manageable for all phases of your life. It is your trusted one stop destination for gold. Their vision is to glitter a billion lives through the power of gold.

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Anurag Sharma, Joint Managing Director, Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd. was felicitated for leading the ‘Most Trusted Made in India Ayurvedic Brand’

Founded in 1917 by Pt. Ram Narayan Sharma. Baidyanath produces the largest range of Ayurvedic products globally. The company focuses on its core competency – high quality classical medicines, OTC and FMCG products. With over 700 products and formulations, available across 10,00,000 outlets including e-commerce and modern trade platforms, it is supported by more than 1,00,000 Ayurvedic doctors. Their upcoming manufacturing plant in Jhansi is spread across 1.5 lakh sq. ft. will be of Ayush premium standard, equivalent to WHO-GMP Standard.

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Kartik Johari, VP – Marketing & Commerce, accepted the award for RIO Heavy Flow Pads as the most ‘Promising Make in India Women’s Personal Hygiene Brand’

RIO Heavy Flow pads are specially designed for women suffering from PCOD and menopause to help them deal with their periods better. Its conception lies on the moot principle – heavy flow can be stressful but managing it doesn’t have to be. Women with regular flow lose up to 25ml blood but women with heavy flow lose up to 80ml blood in each cycle. Their pads must be equipped to soak in more fluid, which is where the product comes in handy.

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Zarine Manchanda has been felicitated as Young Women Entrepreneur in Multiple Business Expansion

Zarine Manchanda, young entrepreneur opened multiple businesses bearing her name. A luxurious Cafe, interior design company & entertainment shingle to co-produce a web series with a Hollywood company. All the while she continued to live her dream by doing charity for Mumbai’s neediest through her charitable trust. She has aggressive plans for next 5 years under her brand name.

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Amazing Hygieia/Hygieiadent has been felicitated as Pathbreaking Disinfectant & Sterilisation Brand

Amazing Hygieia/HygieiaDent, a superior disinfection and sterilisation agent known as Electrolysed Oxidized Water, brought to you by Amazing Ambrosia Pvt Ltd, India’s First Water Technology Platform founded by veteran water technologist Dr BK Sharma’s son Siddharth B Sharma, along with plastic industries doyen Mahendra N Patel, and Rahul C Mehta of MentorCap, the mission is to have an exponentially transformative impact on India by identifying world class technologies, adapting, innovating and manufacturing them in India.

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Paras Budhiraja, Director, Paras Spices Private Limited, received the award for ‘Revolutionising India’s Spice industry with Quality’

Initiated as Paras Enterprises in the year 1982 to supply high quality spices in India, Paras Spices has grown from a spice shop to one of the country’s most advanced spices processing units. Over the years Paras Spices has grown to be the biggest suppliers of spices and seasonings to the world’s largest food companies.

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Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) bagged the award for ‘Outstanding Philanthropic Contribution across Education, Spirituality & Environment’ Ms Meera D Rajda, Director received the accolade on behalf of the Foundation

The Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) has been founded out of gratitude for all the knowledge capital gained by Shri Dinesh Shahra, over the last 50 years. The Foundation is built with an intention to ‘Give Back’ to the entities that are responsible for material and spiritual development of the society. Spirituality, Sustainability and Education are the core causes of DSF.

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