Manappuram Unique Times MBA Award and Women Excellence Awards Honour Business Leadership and Women Achievers
The awards honoured individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional excellence, innovation, and commitment to society.
Baiju Gopalan receives the award from V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd., and Dr. Ajit Ravi, Founder & Chairman, Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd.
The Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award and the Women Excellence Award celebrated outstanding achievements in business and media at a grand ceremony held on August 9, 2026, at Le Méridien Kochi. The awards honoured individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional excellence, innovation, and commitment to society. The honours were presented by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd., and Dr. Ajit Ravi, Founder & Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd.
Baiju Gopalan, Managing Director of Sree Gokulam Group of Companies, was honoured with the 22nd edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award for his significant contributions to the business sector. Under his leadership, Sree Gokulam Group has strengthened its presence across finance, automobiles, hospitality, healthcare, education, real estate, media, and entertainment. His focus on innovation and expansion has contributed to the group’s growth and reputation as one of India’s prominent business conglomerates.