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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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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.








