Celebrating 25 Years of Entrepreneurial Excellence at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Awards

EY India is delighted to announce the 11 outstanding entrepreneurs who have been selected as Finalists for the prestigious EOY 2023 Awards. With over 260 remarkable nominations, these entrepreneurs have truly made their mark and will be honoured at a grand celebratory Awards Banquet in Mumbai on 23 February 2024.

As EY India commemorates the 25th anniversary of the EOY program, it reflects on the enduring role it has played in fostering innovation and leadership within the entrepreneurial landscape of India. The EOY program has stood as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the path for countless aspiring entrepreneurs over the past 25 years. The 2023 Finalists collectively boast a staggering revenue of INR 14,70,000 crore and employ a whopping 12,50,000 individuals in India and globally.

The national winner of the EOY 2023 Awards will represent India at the esteemed EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from 4-7 June 2024. The independent jury panel, comprising some of India’s most eminent business leaders, is led by K V Kamath, Former Chairman of ICICI Bank.

Additionally, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the automotive industry. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, will be felicitated with the Special Jury Award in recognition of his outstanding business leadership and achievements.

Rajiv Memani, Chairman, EY India, expressed his congratulations to the Finalists and highlighted their diverse mix of private and listed companies, as well as second or third-generation family enterprises. The EOY 2023 Awards honour entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing India’s progress under the theme ‘Builders of a Better India’. Farokh Balsara, Partner and EOY India Program Leader, also extended his warmest congratulations to the Finalists and expressed his gratitude to the eminent jury members.

The extensive list of past winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year India Awards includes prominent figures such as Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, and Sunil Bharti Mittal, among others. Some of these winners have also gone on to receive the World EOY title.

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs and celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing businesses. Through this program, EY has provided a platform for remarkable entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

As EY continues to build a better working world, it is clear that the EOY program has played a pivotal role in recognizing and empowering visionary entrepreneurs who have made remarkable contributions not only to their industries but to the nation’s development as a whole.

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