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2 Innovators who inspire change and propel growth! Entrepreneurs defy gravity, fight the odds and are able to achieve the impossible. They elevate propelling themselves and those around them ever higher, constantly pursuing success and challenging the status quo. Our winners are entrepreneurial leaders and visionaries who create and build market-leading businesses, as well as drive business excellence to new heights, change the face of industries, create jobs and contribute to the vibrancy of communities. The growth of economies worldwide is fueled by the vision and innovation of entrepreneurial businesses. The community of entrepreneurs is a powerful force that can transform economies, address large complex problems and drive innovation to stimulate growth and enrich the society. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program salutes and celebrates such entrepreneurs and their spirit!

3 The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program was launched in the US over 25 years back. It now spans more than 145 cities and 60 countries worldwide. World Entrepreneur Of The Year Program The only global business award program Every year, award winners from various countries meet in Monte Carlo, Monaco, to participate in the EY World Entrepreneur Of the Year celebrations. One exceptional entrepreneur is selected from among the many outstanding entrepreneurs from across the globe as the World Entrepreneur Of The Year. You could be the one! Passion Vision Achievement Sounds like someone you know in your community? Do you know of business leaders who combine vision with the tenacity and skill to realize their dreams? Are you one? Nominate today!

4 Sunil Bharti Mittal Bharti Enterprises This year, we celebrate 16 years of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award program in India. The award has honoured over 120 exemplary men and women, who have played a pivotal role in India s meteoric ascent on the global business firmament. We started out as a small company and have grown into a large conglomerate today. Throughout this journey, we have managed to retain the soul of a small entrepreneurial company. I would say this has been one of the keys to our performance. in their own words N. R. Narayana Murthy Infosys Technologies World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2003 The Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year award is probably the most precious recognition as it is an honor for both the country and me personally. Dr. Yusuf K. Hamied Cipla It is a privilege and unique honour for me to be here and receive this award. It is a testament for the ideals that I have fought for and fiercely defended over the years. In spite of many odds, but at all times, keeping in mind what was best for India. Ratan Tata Tata Group I d like to express my deep appreciation and thanks to Ernst & Young for bestowing on me this honour. The world I have lived in has been an interesting one and India has gone through a very interesting growth path. I am fortunate to be there during these exciting years. Uday Kotak Kotak Mahindra Bank Entrepreneurship is one of the toughest but fruitful endeavours to undertake. Even though there is no single formula to succeed as an entrepreneur, I believe that prudence, simplicity and humility are foundations of every accomplishment. Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries To me, the purpose of business is growth, welfare and enrichment of the nation at large-by creating jobs and generating wealth. And for that, a business needs to constantly innovate and expand - or else it will stagnate and wither away. Anand Mahindra Mahindra & Mahindra I knew that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The question is what you do in the tunnel differently so that when you come out you re the first out to see the light. Deepak Parekh HDFC Thank you for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Professionally, I would like to admit and say that I could not have achieved what I have achieved without the support, help, cooperation of all the people who have worked in our organisation and I must say people who worked with me and not for me. Thank you to my friends in the Jury for nominating me and giving me this award.

5 How winners are chosen Entrepreneurial spirit Independent thinking and the ability to sense opportunities and transform them into business achievements Financial performance The strength of the organization s financial track record and provisions for long-term sustainability Community Making a positive impact on the community Personal integrity and influence Demonstrating the highest standards of ethics and creating a value system that earns respect globally Strategic direction The talent to serve as a mentor and lead in every sphere of business, ensuring success for the entire team Global impact The foresight to create a business model that can adapt quickly to the challenges and opportunities arising from globalization Why you should apply One step ahead, but a giant leap forward The recognition, visibility and credibility your business receives through this unique platform is truly unparalleled in its reach, growing beyond borders and standing the test of time. Finalists and winners forge new relationships and benefit by joining the most exclusive network of the world s finest entrepreneurs. Extensive media visibility for our finalists and winners ensures that their exceptional entrepreneurial stories are celebrated by one and all.

6 Do you know an innovative entrepreneur who has created and sustained a fast-growth and high-potential business and who deserves to be recognised? Apply now! Finalists and winners are honored every year at a gala awards night in the presence of over 400 business leaders and other eminent personalities. Chief guests at these awards have included Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon ble Prime Minister of India; Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Hon ble Vice President of India; Shri Sachin Pilot, Hon ble Minister of State in Corporate Affairs; Shri P Chidambaram, Hon ble Minister of Finance; Shri Arun Jaitley, Member of Parliament, and Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Member of Parliament, Finalists and winners are selected by an independent panel of judges. Our Jury chairmen have included Rahul Bajaj, Bajaj Auto; RC Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki; M Damodaran, The Damodaran Group; KV Kamath, ICICI Bank; Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aditya Birla Group; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Enterprises; NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys, and Deepak Parekh, HDFC. Eligibility To be eligible for the award, the nominee must: Be an owner/manager of a private or public company Be primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company or organization and should have played an active role in its success Be an active member of the top management of the company Self nominations can be proposed; nominations may also be submitted by individuals who are associated with a successful entrepreneur. Visit or contact us at: eoy.2014@in.ey.com The deadline for submitting nominations is: 31 July 2014

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