Dilip Shanghvi and NK Chaudhary bag distinct category E&Y Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award

 
A humble and industrious saint in disguise, NK Chaudhary, MD of Jaipur Rugs Company won the most prestigious global impact award. On Feb 7, 2011 in a celebratory banquet held at New Delhi, NK Chaudhary was felicitated with The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year-Start Up 2010.

Dalip Shanghvi, MD Sun Pharmaceuticals sweeped The E&Y Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award.

Such is the appeal of the award that a record 312 nominations from India were registered. Among those 18 finalists were selected.

Mr. Rajiv Memani, Country Managing Partner, Ernst & Young India said, Our list of finalists this year is both inspiring and exciting, representing a combination of individuals who have either created market leadership in their own segments; successfully transformed businesses in challenging times; made a mark on the global stage; or opened up new vistas of opportunities with path-breaking innovations.

Nevertheless, the eight member jury consisted of distinguished corporate personalities like Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai (HSBC India); Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal Hero Corporate Services); Mr. Dalip Pathak (Warburg Pincus); Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi (The Oberoi Group); Mr. A. Vellayan (Murugappa Group); Mr. Sanjay Nayar (KKR India) and Mr. Rajiv Lall (IDFC). The finalists were a combination of entrepreneurial individuals who are potential leaders and work on path-breaking, innovative business concepts.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the solitary global award that is based on self-nomination idea. This year it had successfully entered its 12th edition. The jury was led by Mr. M Damodaran, former Sebi chairman.