And with that, the glittering award ceremony comes to a close. Thanks for staying with us.
Highlights from the 15th Edition of CNBC-TV18's India Business Leaders Award.
The awards celebrate achievements in the world of business and honour leaders across various sectors that have distinguished themselves over the last year.
And with that, the glittering award ceremony comes to a close. Thanks for staying with us.
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All the award winners gather on the stage for a photo opportunity.
And we end the night with the induction of former Finance Minister Late Shri Arun Jaitley into the @StanChartIn presents India Business Leader Awards 'Hall Of Fame' for his contribution to the Indian Economy. #CNBCTV18IBLA #LeadersOfChange pic.twitter.com/qXbhK0ZOHY
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The audience rises to give a standing ovation to late FM Jaitleywho is posthumously bestowed with the Hall of Fame Award.
Sangeeta Jaitley, widow of late FM Arun Jaitley, is in tears as she comes up on the stage to receive the Hall of Fame Award on behalf of the former FM.
Finally, late former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been posthumously awarded the Hall of Fame Award.
"After becoming part of the government, I realised that Budget making is a difficult exercise. Still, the goal of the government should be ensure that the basic needs of the common man are met. I am confident that when all stakeholders work together, we will achieve that goal," says Thackeray.
"I am happy that Maharashtra has received the State of the Year Award. I hope that all states rise to compete with us. That way, our country will rise," says CM Thackeray.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray is now speaking.
And Maharashtra is appointed the State of the Year Award. State Industries Minister Subhash Desai comes on the stage to receive the award.
Next up: State of the Year Award.
