PROCESS & CONCEPT

About the Awards

- IndiaMART.com & ET NOW came together to institute the 'IndiaMART Leaders of Tommorow Awards 2010'

- The definitive business awards aimed to provide due recognition to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India’s march to global stardom.

- The 4 months long TV series on ET NOW showcased

stimulating success stories of the selected

entrepreneurs that encapsulated their unique journey,

struggle and achievements that have helped them

outshine others

The categories span across several verticals-

Agri Business (Food Processing)

Apparel & Accessories

Auto / Auto Components

Electrical & Electronics

Engineering Products

Home Decor & Handicrafts

Packaging

Transport & Logistics

IT / ITES / Telecom

Company of the Year Woman Leader of Tomorrow Award

Awards Categories

Nomination Procedure

- A large-scale nationwide drive was launched to garner nominations for the awards

- All micro, small and medium companies registered in India were eligible to apply for the 'IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2010'

- Neilsen India was brought on board for independent process validation. Assessment involved telephonic back-checks, physical audits & other relevant data analysis

- Nielsen shortlisted the nominees from over 20,000 nominations received

JURY MEET- 24th November 2010

- On 24th Nov 2010, top industry stalwarts came together to choose the'Leaders of Tomorrow' in the SME space

Eminent Jury Panel-

Jury Chairman- Mr. Shiv Nadar, Chairman & CSO, HCL Technologies

Jury Members-

Mr. Gautam Thapar, Chairman and CEO, Avantha Group

Mr. Kushagra Bajaj, Promoter and Joint Managing Director, Bajaj Hindustan Ltd.

Mr. Jagdish Khattar, Chairman and MD, Carnation Auto India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Uday Kumar Varma, Honourable Secretary, MSME, Government of India.

- Revered jury members interacted and discussed with the shortlisted nominees to choose the brightest talent in the SME space.

Grand Awards Ceremony - 3rd December 2010

- Spectacular Ceremony 'IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2010' unveiled the names of the brightest MSMEs of India across different

categories on 3rd December 2010

- Chief guest at the occasion Honourable Union Minister of Home Affairs Mr. P. Chidambaram felicitated the proud winners

- Over 350 business leaders across industries commended the Awards with their presence

- Fusion-band Mrigya enthralled the audience with their performance

- Revered Home Minister Mr. P. Chidamabaram encouraged the gathering with his motivating words

- Jury Chairman, Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL appreciated the credentials of the nominees

- Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, IndiaMART.com proposed the vote of thanks

- Stand-up comedian Vir Das had the audience in splits with his antics