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Baiju Gopalan Honoured with the 22nd Manappuram Unique Times MBA Award

By Uniquetimesorg August 10, 2026 0

  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 at a grand ceremony held at Le Méridien Kochi on August 9, 2026. The prestigious award was presented by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of […]Continue Reading

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Generation to Generation: Ensuring Family Business Survival Through Effective Succession Planning

By Uniquetimesorg July 13, 2026 0

    Family-owned businesses form the core of India’s economic structure. However, they face an invisible threat that could eventually lead to their business closure—the lack of succession planning. According to the 10th Global Family Business Survey carried out by PwC, 55% of Indian family businesses have some form of governance, whereas only 20% have […]Continue Reading

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James Mathew: A Legacy Forged in Integrity

By Uniquetimesorg July 10, 2026 0

Vision. Integrity. Possibility. These three principles have shaped James Mathew’s distinguished career for more than three decades. As a respected financial leader, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor, he continues to redefine the role of modern accounting by helping businesses navigate complexity, inspire confidence, and achieve sustainable success.   Some Continue Reading

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Manappuram VPN IBE Awards 2026 Honours Leaders in Business, Technology and Cinema

By Uniquetimesorg June 24, 2026 0

The prestigious Manappuram VPN IBE Awards 2026 was held on June 23, 2026, at the Gokulam Park Hotel & Convention Centre, Kochi, honouring distinguished personalities who have made remarkable contributions to business, technology, retail, innovation, and cinema. The awards were presented by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman & Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Continue Reading

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Dr. Yogesh Lakhani Bags 21st Manappuram MBA Award

By Uniquetimesorg June 24, 2026 0

The 21st edition of the Manappuram Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was conferred upon Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bright Outdoor Media Limited, at a grand function held on June 23, 2026, at the Gokulam Park Hotel & Convention Centre, Kochi. The prestigious honour was handed over by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, […]Continue Reading

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Mission Mindset: What Space Exploration Taught Me About Financial Stewardship

By Uniquetimesorg June 11, 2026 0

By Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd   I have always been fascinated by space exploration. To me, it represents the very best of human ambition—the ability to imagine the impossible and then build systems rigorous enough to make it real. From Sputnik’s historic launch to the renewed momentum of […]Continue Reading

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Leaders don’t just close Deals. They Open Doors. The Difference Is Vital.

By Uniquetimesorg May 13, 2026 0

By Rajesh Nair Partner, Ernst & Young LLP   There is a dangerous myth in the world of business — one that has quietly shaped how we hire, promote, and celebrate people for decades. The myth is this: the best leaders are the best closers. We glorify the hard-charging executive who walks into the room, […]Continue Reading

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Becoming the AI‑Augmented Leader: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Managerial Decision‑Making

By Uniquetimesorg March 6, 2026 0

By Rajesh Nair Partner, Ernst & Young LLP The defining question confronting contemporary leadership is no longer whether artificial intelligence (AI) will influence the future of management, but rather how effectively today’s leaders can harness its power to elevate judgment, sharpen strategy, and enhance organisational performance. In an era marked by accelerating Continue Reading