IBLA 2024 Honours Nita Ambani With ‘Outstanding Contribution To Brand India’ Recognition

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December 07, 2024
IBLA 2024 Honours Nita Ambani With ‘Outstanding Contribution To Brand India’ Recognition


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CNBC-TV18 IBLA 2024: Nita Ambani was honoured with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Brand India’ at the 20th edition of awards.

Nita Ambani wins the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Brand India’ at the 20th edition of the India Business Leader Awards.

Nita Ambani, a prominent business leader, philanthropist, chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, was awarded the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution to Brand India’ at the 20th edition of the India Business Leader Awards (IBLA).

The glittering ceremony, held in Mumbai on December 7, celebrated Nita Ambani’s visionary leadership and her role in elevating India’s global image across diverse fields.

Celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions across business, sports, education, and the arts, Nita Ambani has played a pivotal role in elevating India’s stature on the global stage.

Accepting the award, Ambani said that women will not only drive India’s growth story but will also redefine it through their innovation and leadership.

Underlining her vision for a prosperous India, Nita Ambani said, “I dream of a nation that leads the world with boldness, brilliance, creativity, and culture—a nation that doesn’t just follow but sets the benchmarks for excellence across industries and fields.”

“I firmly believe this century belongs to India. More importantly, it belongs to us, women,” Ambani said while receiving the award.

RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani, along with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, were among the attendees at the prestigious India Business Leader Awards.

Mukesh Ambani met Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal at the Awards function.

Women-led Story of India’s Growth

Nita Ambani stressed that women will not only drive India’s growth story but will also redefine it through their innovation and leadership. “I dedicate this award to every woman who walks the path of action, devotion, knowledge, motherhood, leadership, compassion and resilience,” she said.

Nita Ambani also stated that the greatest legacy we can leave behind is a happy, safe, and kind world where every child, whether a girl or boy, dares to dream without limits, achieves without barriers, and enjoys equal opportunities.

“Let us rededicate ourselves to building an India that pursues excellence, embraces innovation, and carries its rich cultural heritage into a future of infinite possibilities,” Nita Ambani said.

“Together, let us create a Bharat that leads the world not only economically but also with its heart, its heritage, and its hope,” she added.

India’s Olympic Vision

“We are a land of timeless values and enduring wisdom—a nation where the future is being shaped. This is a defining moment in India’s journey—our time has arrived. Next year, we will proudly submit our bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in Bharat,” Nita Ambani underlined.

Through her leadership at Reliance Foundation, her association with the International Olympic Committee, and numerous other initiatives, Nita Ambani has championed innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, leaving an indelible mark across diverse fields.

CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards

The CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), presented by Standard Chartered Bank, marked its 20th edition on December 7, 2024, in Mumbai.

Under the theme ‘Leadership in Action,’ this prestigious event celebrates leaders who exemplify conviction, innovation, and purposeful disruption.

This year’s IBLA will honor such visionary leaders, recognising their resilience, foresight, and ability to drive transformative impact.

The event brought together prominent figures from the business, economic, policy, and cultural sectors.

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