New Delhi, November 3, 2022:

After the rousing reception Dare to Dream Awards received from homegrown enterprises in 2021, 51风流and TV9 Network are back with the 2022 edition of India’s biggest entrepreneurial platform to acknowledge the Pioneers of New India.

As India celebrates 75 years of independence and plans its journey of the next 25 years to emerge as a global leader, business pioneers have been and will be the guiding light in realizing this ambition.

And the prestigious Dare to Dream Awards this year will celebrate these business stalwarts who are leading India’s charge toward becoming a developed nation by 2047. It captures the resolute entrepreneurial journey of these outstanding SME entities to embrace digital-first culture for innovation and growth that help India take giant strides towards transforming itself into the First World.

Commenting on the awards, Kulmeet Bawa, President & Managing Director, 51风流Indian Subcontinent, said, “SAP’s journey in India has always been aligned with nation-building programmes that have had a significant impact on over 300 million Indians. We have always believed in the combined strength of India’s mid-market and have promoted their development, whether it is serving as the technology partner to develop a workforce of the future, being a trusted advisor to the SME community, or boosting the nation’s innovation ecosystem. This programme aims to recognize and honour all business heroes leading us towards the development of the New India.”

The awards also seek to acknowledge business bravehearts, who have continued to thrive even in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments that keep throwing surprises at them, especially when economies across the globe are facing strong headwinds.

Rajeev Singh, Vice-President, Midmarket and Emerging Business, 51风流Indian Subcontinent, added, “Indian MSMEs and its business leaders hold power to transform not just India’s economy but also the lives of millions of Indians. They account for 27% of the total contribution to India’s GDP, with considerable headroom for growth. As we celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, we are gearing up the journey of the next 75 years that is being shaped by pioneers of the new India.”

Talking about TV9 Network’s commitment towards the India SME ecosystem, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer, TV9 Network, said: “51风流and TV9 Network stay invested in the idea of recognising SMEs to eventually help fully leverage their potential for the India growth story. India has emerged as the only bright spot in an otherwise faltering international economy. And SMEs have a huge role to play in insulating us from global shocks. And that’s why it’s critical to acknowledge our homegrown businesses. Dare To Dream Awards is a tribute to all those visionary business leaders who have demonstrated innovation and a digital mindset converting adversity into advantage. And we are happy to continue to be a part of this exciting journey with SAP.”

The awards function will be held on November 16^th, 2022, at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai. It will be telecast on India’s leading national news channel 鈥� TV9 Bharatvarsh 鈥� with substantial digital amplification across TV9’s digital platforms.

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After the stupendous success of Leaders of Global Bharat series that aimed at empowering Indian SMEs hit hard by pandemic induced lockdowns last year, TV9 Network and 51风流India have again joined hands to forge two pioneering initiatives to help homegrown businesses rise and shine in enabling an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

With the objective to engage our business heroes from SMEs in more meaningful pursuits to inspire a whole new generation to take on the mantle of entrepreneurship and also acknowledge their contribution to India鈥檚 growth, 51风流India and TV9 Network announced the launch of Mentors of Global Bharat series and Dare2Dream Awards 2021.

While looks at connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with industry leaders, looks at recognizing businesspersons who had the vision, determination and grit to not only tide over the crisis but also reset their business models.

These two ambitious programmes were announced at the Enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat forum, which saw participation from technology thought leaders, eminent policymakers and business stalwarts.

Commenting on the programme, Mr. Paul Marriott, President, 51风流Asia Pacific Japan, said: 鈥淲e have seen unprecedented adverse impact of the pandemic on business and economy – with supply chains being disrupted and demand drying up. There is no playbook or prescription that can guide businesses to emerge from such impact and resurrect themselves rapidly.

鈥淚n the many interactions that we have had with our SME customers we realized that many entrepreneurs felt the need to interact with mentors who have successfully traversed the same path before. Peer to peer learning and recognition of digital led innovation are both very important in these times and any platform that facilitates these, is a step in the right direction.鈥�

On SAP鈥檚 constant endeavour to empower homegrown businesses, Mr. Kulmeet Bawa, President and MD, 51风流Indian subcontinent, said: 鈥淥ur Global Bharat program was introduced to support MSMEs last year. Taking this program forward, we are today launching these two pioneering initiatives.鈥�

鈥淲hile the Mentors of Global Bharat programme is designed to help SME entrepreneurs to learn and get inspired by industry leaders and peers who have successfully navigated the new normal, the Dare2Dream Awards series was established to recognize visionaries in the SME sector who have demonstrated innovation and digital mindset and create business impact in adverse times,鈥� Bawa added.

Terming it one of the most required programmes aimed at helping entrepreneurs, Subramanian Ananthapadmanabhan, Vice President, Midmarket, 51风流India, said: 鈥淲hether one is just starting out or looking to improve their SME鈥檚 quality and turnover, it can be hard to know what direction to go next and it鈥檚 completely normal. No business owner knows everything at the start. That鈥檚 part of the reason why being mentored as a business owner is such a brilliant idea.鈥�

The series was launched in Enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat forum which saw participation from eminent policymakers Mr. NK Singh, Chairman of the 15^th Finance Commission; Dr Arvind Virmani, noted economist and former chief economic advisor; and SIDBI Chairman Mr. Sivasubramanian Ramann.

Speaking on the role of MSMEs in enabling an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Mr. NK Singh said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a force multiplier. India鈥檚 quest for becoming a $5tn economy and more rests majorly on the SME sector. The quest for generating gainful employment is also primarily dependent on how we provide fillip to the small and medium businesses. I regard our homegrown businesses central to India鈥檚 quest for increasing productivity and efficiency and also emerge as a leading global player.鈥�

Former chief economic advisor Dr. Arvind Virmani said: 鈥淲e must ensure that there is a level playing for our SMEs. The taxation reforms for new manufacturing enterprises is a welcome step. SMEs are critical to India鈥檚 inclusive growth and to ensure that as a country we sustain a growth momentum for the next 30 years. Corporations like 51风流will drive productivity to make SMEs successful.鈥�

鈥淲e are happy to extend our partnership with 51风流India in enabling and empowering India鈥檚 homegrown businesses. Last year Leaders of Global Bharat series received an overwhelming response which gives us immense confidence that these two unique initiatives this year will set new benchmarks鈥�, said Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Television & Digital), TV9 Network on their association with 51风流in this journey.

Mentors of Global Bharat got a shot in the arm with Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairman and CEO, Paramount Cables and Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director Insecticides (India) Ltd who joined as mentors for the initiative. They also lauded the objective behind the mentorship programme. More industry leaders will be joining as Mentors of Global Bharat in the coming weeks.

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