ET INSPIRING LEADERS AWARDS 2025: North Honouring the best of north India’s trailblazers

ET INSPIRING LEADERS AWARDS 2025: ET Inspiring Leaders Awards 2025 – North, organised by Optimal Media Solutions (a division of Times Internet Limited), took place on September 19 at Hotel Holiday Inn City Centre Jaipur (Hospitality Partner) with Vijay Udyog as Kitchen Partner The winners of the “ET Inspiring Leaders Awards – North India 2025”, were announced at an event held on September 19, at Holiday Inn, City Centre, Jaipur and associated by Myteam11. The event was graced by Bollywood actress and producer Urmila Matondkar as the chief guest. Vijay Udyog was the Kitchen Partner and Hotel Holiday Inn as the esteemed Hospitality Partner. The ceremony celebrated excellence — a quality rooted in discipline, dedication, ethics, integrity, humility ty, passion, and reliability. At OMS, the mission is to shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals driving progress. This event is only the beginning; many more unsung heroes are already pushing the boundaries of success. The awards honoured winners across diverse sectors including Jewellery, Education, Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy, Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, Fashion, Décor, IT, art & music, consumer durable and Humanitarian Work, among others. The se lection of individuals and businesses was con ducted through a rigorous, scientific process led by Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd, an independent market research firm.

SURVEY - METHODOLOGY The objective of this research was to conduct a survey, assess and evaluate the probable nominations and recommend the final list of recipients for the coveted ET- Inspiring Leaders North-2025. Avance Insights has developed a nominee assessment form and an objective analytical framework to assess the nominees for ET- Inspiring Leaders North-2025in various categories. In addition, feedback of each nominee was assessed through multiple tools such as social media profile scan and customers/ colleagues or public feedback. All data was objectively analysed to as sess the eligibility and suitability of the nominee for the award. Based on the final assessment, results were drawn in respective categories. The study was conducted in the North starting from the 2nd week of August 2025. Note: Present survey has been exclusively conducted by an independent Research Agency named Avance Insights Pvt Ltd. using stated methodology for arriving at given results. The publication house and its af filiates/ employees/authorised representatives/group companies are not responsible/ liable for the said results. Readers are advised to take an informed decision before acting upon the survey results

Awardees names as follows:

1. Kamal Surana
Company: Surana Jewellers of Jaipur
Designation: Director
Award Category: Lifetime Achievement Award in Jewellery Manufacturing

2. Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Company: Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Designation: —
Award Category: Greatest Classical Musician of All Time

3. Om Prakash Modi
Company: Om Prakash Modi
Designation: — CMD, Okay Plus Group
Award Category: Lifetime Achievement Award in Social Welfare
4.Girvar Singh Shekhawat
Company: Vijay Udyog Kitchen Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Director
Award Category: Lifetime Achievement Award in Kitchen Equipment Industry

5. Dr. Dheeraj Dubay
Company: Shalby Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Jaipur
Designation: Sr. Consultant, Joint Replacement Surgery
Award Category: Excellence in Joint Replacement

6. Dr. P. R. Sodani
Company: IIHMR University
Designation: President
Award Category: Excellence in Health Management

7. Monika Mittal Agarwal
Company: Anand International College of Engineering
Designation: Vice Chairperson
Award Category: Excellence in Engineering Education

8. Onkar Bagaria
Company: Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
Designation: CEO & Trustee
Award Category: Excellence in Higher Education

9. Pawan Solanki
Company: Project AUSM
Designation: CEO
Award Category: Overseas Education

10. Priyanshi RawatCompany: Cambridge Court Group of Schools
Designation: Academic Director
Award Category: Innovative Leader in International & Early Years Education

11. Dr. Sunny Kapoor
Company: Malviya Convent School
Designation: Director
Award Category: Promising School for Overall Development

12. Viineet Vidur
Company: Ahanjayas
Designation: Founder & CEO
Award Category: Leader in Manufacturing & Exporting of Sustainable Packaging

13. Shilpi Bhargava
Company: Shilpkaaree
Designation: Founder
Award Category: Inspiring Leader in Social Impact & Sustainability

14. Vigyan Lodha
Company: Majestic Basmati Rice Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Managing Director
Award Category: Excellence in FMCG

15. Gazal Mishra
Company: Gazal Mishra
Designation: Designer
Award Category: Excellent Sustainable Designer Brand
16. Ravindra Upadhyay
Company: Ravindra Upadhyay
Designation: —
Award Category: Excellence in Bollywood Playback Singing

17. Dinesh Goyal
Company: Shanti Asiatic School
Designation: Chairman
Award Category: Progressive School of the Year

18. Dr. Deepa Singh
Company: Arth Skin and Fitness
Designation: Director
Award Category: National Icon of Clinical Cosmetology

19. Litesh Chandnani
Company: The Watch Factory
Designation: Founder & Director
Award Category: Young Entrepreneur in the Field of Luxury Retail

20. Nikhil Madan
Company: Mahima Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: CEO
Award Category: Excellent Commercial Project

21. Puneet Sharma
Company: Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre
Designation: General Manager
Award Category: General Manager of the Year
22. Uday Joshi
Company: SKJ Jewellers
Designation: Director
Award Category: Excellence in Polki, Diamond and Gold Jewellery

23. Padmesh Kumar Jain
Company: Eventually
Designation: Director
Award Category: Excellence in Corporate Events

24. Vijay Krishna Modi & Atul Krishna Modi
Company: Okay Plus Builders and Developers
Designation: Director
Award Category: Excellent Committed Real Estate Brand

25. Akansha Agarwal
Company: Decor Harvest
Designation: Founder
Award Category: Excellence in Luxury Furniture Brand

26. Arun Goyal
Company: Octal IT Solution LLP
Designation: Managing Partner
Award Category: Emerging Company in AI & ML Technologies

27. Divita Kanoria
Company: TATHA
Designation: Founder
Award Category: Pioneer in Plant Stem Cell Skin Care

28. Sandeep Boora
Company: Tallento.AI
Designation: Founder & CEO
Award Category: Start-Up of the Year – AI & Innovation

29. Govind Agarwal
Company: Delhi Public School, Udaipur
Designation: Pro Vice Chairman
Award Category: Pinnacle of Overall Excellence

30. Mr. Hardeep Bakshi
Company: Seedling Group of Schools
Designation: Chairman
Award Category: Excellence in Academics

31. Deepak Gupta
Company: The Global Kitchen
Designation: Managing Director
Award Category: Excellence in Culinary, Catering & Hospitality

32. Karan Sharma
Company: Sweeton Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Managing Director
Award Category: Excellence in the Field of Food and Snacks Chain

33. Rahul Sharma
Company: DMB Sweets Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Director
Award Category: Young Entrepreneur – FMCG (Sweets & Namkeen)

34. Mukesh Rela
Company: Valentine Jadau
Designation: Partner
Award Category: Excellence in the Field of Manufacturing of Open Setting Polki Jadau Jewellery

35. Dinesh Yadav
Company: Fine Acers Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Managing Director
Award Category: Excellence in the Field of Resort Developer

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