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CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013
MUMBAI: 2014 is perhaps the most critical year of the decade and the impending elections the most significant since independence. And this is why it becomes essential to put forth leaders who are ready to champion the change agenda, those who are strong enough to rise and lead the nation forwards.
CNBC TV18 presents India Business Leaders Awards 2013 on January 13th, 2014 at the Regal room, Trident hotel, Nariman point. The singular idea for IBLA this year is to envisage the year 2014 and to honour those poised to champion it.
The selection of winners across categories will showcase men and women who have the ability the vision the capacity to rise above the current volatility and see the long term goal, they have a global aspirations – to put india on the world map.
And since the year is as crucial as it is, we want to be able to put forth dialogues and conversations that resonate with the change agenda of the year. This is why the event opens with the jury sharing its vision for 2014 and goes into debates that detail the impact of economics, politics and business.
IBLA 2013 will be hosted in the present of top notch companies directors like, Deepak Parekh, Bimal Jalan, Arun Maira, Naina Lal Kidwai, AM Naik, KM Birla and Raghav Bahl, Nitin Paranjpe, Zia Mody, Shiv Nadar, Pratap Reddy, Vinod Rai, Satish Reddy, ISRO chairman – K Radhakrishnan, Ashok Ganguly, Soli Sorabjee, N Chandra of TCS, R Balki, Krishnakumar Natrajan, CP Gurnani, MS Unnikrishnan , Anil Jain, Sam Pitroda and Piyush Goyal of BJP, Meera Sanyal and other CEOs
On this occasion Mr. Anil UniyaL, CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, “We are privileged to host the 9th edition of the CNBC-TV18 IBLA Awards as these awards recognize leaders who have out-shined in these unstable times. CNBC TV18 has constantly endeavored to bring expert analysis to its viewers and the brilliant line up of jury is testimonial to the credibility of these awards. Industry’s best would be recognized and this would be inspirational to upcoming business leaders.
These awards which will set stage for the various leaders on a global platform and envisage India on the world map.”
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
