Business Wire India
EY, the global professional services organization, today announced the selection of 17 of the country’s most exceptional entrepreneurs as Finalists for the 18th Entrepreneur of the Year™ - India 2016. An eminent nine-member Jury, led by Mr. Dilip Shanghvi, Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries selected the 17 Finalists.
Learn more about the EOY 2016 finalists in this video:
https://youtu.be/3dzW4r4PT5U
Mr. Nandan Nilekani is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his invaluable contribution to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which is a pioneering citizen identification program, unparalleled in scope and scale worldwide.
The winners will be announced across several categories on February 24, 2017, at New Delhi. The national winner will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year (WEOY) awards in Monte Carlo from 8-11 June 2017.
Read more about the 18th EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ at ey.com/in/eoy![]()
About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in 60 countries.
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