Manappuram Finance Honoured at Hurun-Barclays Family Business Awards 2025

Manappuram Finance Honoured at Hurun-Barclays Family Business Awards 2025

Manappuram Finance Ltd honoured at Barclays Private Clients Hurun India  Excellence in Family Business Awards 2025 

Valapad, Thrissur, September 22 2025: NBFC major Manappuram Finance Ltd received the 2025  Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Leadership and Excellence in Revolutionising India’s  Financial Sector Award. The honour was bestowed on the company on September 18 for  exemplary leadership and ground-breaking contributions to India’s financial sector. The award  was accepted on behalf of the promoter family by Mrs Nini Suhas, daughter-in-law of Mr V P  Nandakumar, Chairman of Manappuram Finance Ltd. 

On receiving the award, Mrs Nini Suhas said: “We are delighted to receive this honour, which recognises the journey and impact of  Manappuram Finance Ltd. This award reinforces our commitment to driving inclusive financial  growth while upholding the legacy of trust built over the years.” 

The ceremony brought together more than 30 of India’s most respected business families, each  with decades of history and leadership across diverse sectors. These enterprises have not only  grown with India but have also shaped communities, strengthened economies, and passed down  both purpose and leadership across generations. The year 2025 marks the second consecutive  year that Barclays Private Clients and Hurun India have come together to showcase the evolving  dynamics of Indian family businesses. 

The evening featured a panel discussion on the theme “From Wealth Creation to Stewardship The Evolution of Family Business Leadership”, with participants including Mr Parthiv Neotia  (Ambuja Neotia), Mr Krishna Dushyant Rana (Platinum Industries) and Mr Mirik Gogri (Aarti  Industries), moderated by Mr Adrish Ghosh of Barclays Private Clients. Fireside conversations  with Mr Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG Group) and Mrs Harshbeena Zaveri (NRB Bearings) added further  perspective on the challenges and opportunities of leadership in family businesses.