“AWARDS”

Muthoot Microfin Wins Double Gold at SKOCH Awards 2025

Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, has achieved a significant milestone by securing two prestigious Gold Awards at the SKOCH Awards 2025. These awards recognize the company’s outstanding contributions to digital financial inclusion and innovative insurance solutions, reinforcing its role as a key player in India’s microfinance sector. The accolades were presented to Sadaf Sayeed, CEO of Muthoot Microfin, by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman of SKOCH Group, and Gursharan Dhanjal, Vice-Chairman of SKOCH Group, at a distinguished ceremony held in New Delhi.

Jayshree Vencatesan: First Indian to Receive Ramsar Award for Wetland Wise Use

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has become the first Indian to be honored with the Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’, a globally recognized accolade celebrating contributions to the sustainable management of wetlands. The award was announced by the Ramsar Secretariat in Geneva on the eve of International Women’s Day 2024.

Delhi International Airport Wins Prestigious ASQ Award for Best Airport in Asia-Pacific

GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited has announced that its subsidiary, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has been honored with the prestigious Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Airport Experience Award, 2024, for the Best Airport Over 40 Million Passengers in the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition marks the seventh consecutive year that Delhi Airport has been awarded for its commitment to excellence in customer service.

“APPOINTMENTS”

ICICI Bank Appoints Kamal Wali as Head of Security Operations

ICICI Bank has appointed Kamal Wali as the Head of its Security Operations Center, reinforcing its commitment to cybersecurity and risk mitigation. With over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT operations, Kamal Wali will lead security strategies to strengthen the bank’s digital infrastructure. His appointment highlights ICICI Bank’s proactive approach in safeguarding customer data and maintaining secure banking operations amid evolving cyber threats.

Salman Khan joins this small-cap FMCG company as brand ambassador

GRM Overseas or “GRM”, a prominent FMCG player in India, is poised to transform the Wheat Flour market with its new campaign for 10X Classic Chakki Fresh Atta, featuring the company’s recently appointed brand ambassador, Bollywood actor Salman Khan. GRM aims to help consumers shift from unpackaged to branded packaged Atta, ensuring better hygiene and quality. The company provides pure, unadulterated wheat flour with consistent quality and nutrition for families across India.

Former central banker Mark Carney to become Canada’s next PM

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next Prime Minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him as its leader. He will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January. 59 year old Mark Carney previously served as Governor of the Bank of Canada before making history in 2013 as the first non-citizen to lead the Bank of England.

“SPORTS”

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 begins at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix (WPA GP) 2025 will kick off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The three-day event will feature a total of 250 para-athletes with 145 Indians and 105 international competitors from 20 countries. They will compete in 90 athletics competitions, making it one of the largest para-athletics events ever hosted by India. The Indian contingent will be led by Paris 2024 Paralympics gold medallists Praveen Kumar, Navdeep Singh and Dharambir.