ET Now Swadesh Honours 31 Leaders at Gems of Maharashtra Event
ET Now Swadesh, a leading Hindi business news channel, celebrated the first edition of ‘Gems of Maharashtra’ to recognize 31 leaders across key sectors such as real estate, EV manufacturing, new age technology, and hospitality. The event highlighted Maharashtra’s remarkable progress and future potential.
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Real Estate Maharashtra:ET Now Swadesh, a prominent Hindi business news channel under Times Network, recently held the inaugural edition of ‘Gems of Maharashtra’. This event celebrated the state’s significant progress across various sectors, including real estate, EV manufacturing, new age technology, and hospitality. The event aimed to recognize key contributors across 31 categories, shaping Mumbai’s economic landscape and fostering insightful discussions on the region’s growth potential. Speaking at the event, Chief Guest Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation. He said, “India was once known as the ‘Sone Ki Chidiya’ — the Golden Bird — not because of external wealth, but because of the unstoppable spirit of our people. Today, with over a billion citizens, having just around one lakh people engaged in startups is not enough to reclaim that title. Every Indian must embrace entrepreneurship — it’s not optional, it’s essential. Maharashtra is standing at the edge of a transformation. In the next 15 days, we will unveil a revolutionary Innovation Policy. Alongside it, a 100-acre Innovation City is being developed — with 14 buildings, each dedicated to a key sector like AI, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles,” Lodha added. He further stated, “We are also launching a startup education programme to train 1 lakh students by March 2026. Our goal is not just to talk about startups — we want them to thrive. We will be providing 1,000 days of handholding, low-interest working capital loans, and strong support from industry leaders. Our mission is to foster 27,000 startups — not just in cities, but in every corner of Maharashtra, right down to the villages. For women entrepreneurs, we’ve introduced the Ahilyabai Holkar Yojana and are building dedicated Industrial Training Institutes. Additionally, our New Innovation Policy, which is yet to be launched, will definitely include focused support for women in startups.” The event honored leaders across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, wellness, sports, education, and technology. The winners included: 1. Excellence In Jewellery Manufacturing: Manoj Jha & Poonam Jha - Kamakhya Jewels Ltd. 2. Excellence In Textile Speciality Chemicals: Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka - Mirachem Industries 3. Excellence In Higher Education: Raman Preet - Pune Institute of Business Management 4. Excellence In Change Maker In Human Empowerment: Sanjay Kalika Mishra - Apex Group 5. Excellence In Financial Services: Sachin Bamgude - Apnarupee Fin India Pvt. Ltd. 6. Excellence In Scientific Wellness & Nutraceutical Innovation: Dr. S. Kumar - APPROPRIATE DIET THERAPY 7. Excellence In Consultancy to Emerging Start-ups & SME’s: Hardik Khatri - APT Global Fincon Pvt. Ltd. 8. Excellence In Event Management: Siddhesh P - BrandSmith United 9. Excellence In Sports: Gopal Dash Baghel - Council of College Sports Premier League in India 10. Excellence In Education: Sanjay D. Patil - D. Y. Patil Education Society, Deemed to be University, Kolhapur 11. Excellence In Hospitality & Real Estate: Jimmy Mistry - Della Resorts & Adventure 12. Excellence In Architecture: Ar. Swapnil Kshirsagar - Design11 13. Excellence In Service & Industry: Dr. Deepak Fulambrikar - Fulambri Group Of Companies 14. Excellence In Jeweller For Generations: Rameshchandra M. Jain - Gajari Jewellers 15. Excellence In Digital Marketing & Public Relations Solution: Bhaskar Tare & Parag Dhurke - Gloocal Communications Pvt. Ltd. 16. Excellence In Corporate Trainer & Life Coach: Viveck Shettyy - Indus Communications 17. Excellence In Outstanding Educational Work: Adv. Shardul Sudhakarrao Jadhavar - Jadhavar Group of Institutes 18. Excellence In Luxury Beauty Salon: Shailesh More - Jean Claude Olivier 19. Excellence In Residential and Commercial Development: Aakash Agarwal - Krisala Developers 20. Excellence In Automotive Accessories: Manish Kolhatkar & Mandar Kirane - M-Tek Engineers 21. Excellence In Real Estate: Harish Shroff - Nyati Group 22. Excellence In Restoration & Conservation Of Heritage Structures: Dr. Ram Savani - Savani Heritage Conservation Pvt. Ltd. 23. Excellence In Data Technology: Himanshu Pandey - Segumento India Pvt. Ltd. 24. Excellence In Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils & Cookware: Bhavesh Jain - Shree Vallabh Metals 25. Excellence In Sales Training & Life Coaching: Shridhar Dinanath Kuknor - Shridhar Dinanath Kuknor 26. Excellence In Green Steel: Yashraj Peety - SRJ Peety Steels Pvt. Ltd. 27. Excellence In Food Tech: Amit Ghotikar - TFCS Kitchen Solutions Ltd 28. Excellence In EV Two Wheeler Manufacturing: Jhumarmal Tunwal - Tunwal E-Motors Ltd. 29. Excellence In Yoga & Fitness: Devendra Sopan Kodalkar - Yog Saamarthya 30. Excellence In Plastic Industry: Vishal Agarwal - Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt. Ltd. 31. Excellence In Nutrition Social Impact: Dr RadhaKrishna Das, CEO & Gorakshanath Gambhire, COO - Annamrita Foundation The event concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative coffee table book by Chief Guest Mangal Prabhat Lodha. The successful ‘Gems of Maharashtra’ underscored ET Now Swadesh’s commitment to fostering collaboration and recognizing the vibrancy and diverse sectors of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the ‘Gems of Maharashtra’ event? A: The ‘Gems of Maharashtra’ event aims to recognize and celebrate leaders across various sectors in Maharashtra, highlighting the state’s progress and fostering discussions on future growth potential. Q: Who is Mangal Prabhat Lodha and what role did he play at the event? A: Mangal Prabhat Lodha is the Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra. He was the Chief Guest at the event and discussed the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in Maharashtra. Q: What sectors were recognized at the event? A: The event recognized leaders in sectors such as real estate, EV manufacturing, new age technology, hospitality, education, and more. Q: What new initiatives were announced at the event? A: Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced the upcoming launch of a revolutionary Innovation Policy and a 100-acre Innovation City with 14 buildings dedicated to key sectors like AI, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles. Q: What is the ‘Ahilyabai Holkar Yojana’ mentioned by the Minister? A: The ‘Ahilyabai Holkar Yojana’ is a program introduced to support women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra, including the development of dedicated Industrial Training Institutes.
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