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HIL partners IPL team Chennai Super Kings
MUMBAI: HIL, building material company, today announced its first association with the Indian Premier League (IPL) by partnering with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) which is making a comeback after two years. HIL Limited is the flagship company of the CK Birla Group.
As a part of this engagement, all the CSK players’ uniforms will carry the HIL logo and its super brands Birla Aerocon and Charminar logos. With this association, the company aims to boost its reach amongst its consumers, dealers and influencers.
Commenting on the association HIL Limited MD & CEO Dhirup Roy Choudhary said, “We are excited to partner with Chennai Super Kings, which has emerged as champions over the years and look forward to the upcoming IPL season in 2018. The team is known for its performances and consistency, and HIL complements all of this. We truly believe both HIL and CSK are champion brands, and this association is an exciting platform to establish the same. We are confident that it will bring in a new wave of awareness for HIL and its products and provide a fresh take to evolve the market for HIL.
The CSK spokesperson said, “We are glad to join hands with HIL as both of us have synergies of being innovative, passionate and trendsetters. HIL has some of the iconic brands like Charminar and Birla Aerocon under their ante, just the way we have Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Jadeja in our team. Our aim has always been to enhance the experience of our fans and supporters. We believe that this will mark the beginning of a long and fruitful journey for both organisations and help both brands expand its reach.”
This investment is supported by the launch of its ingenious product, the non-asbestos roofing solution – Charminar Fortune and expansion of the PVC pipes and fittings business. Chaminar Fortune is manufactured by using an advanced autoclaving technology and the asbestos-free roofing sheet provides to consumers a solution, which is eco-friendly, long lasting and durable due to its high impact strength, good dimensional stability, light weight, sound and thermal insulated, fire resistant and low drying shrinkage characteristics.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
