Press Release

New Delhi, February 16, 2018: Mr Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group recognised as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 in the Manufacturing Category on 15th February in Mumbai. The ceremony was facilitated by a distinguished nine-member independent Jury Panel, led by Dilip Shanghvi, Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries.

On receiving the award Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group said, “I am extremely honoured and privileged to receive this award. This is a great achievement for me and for the entire group. At Dalmia Bharat we take a lot of pride on the ambitious goals that we set for ourselves. This award serves as a testimony to the Dalmia Family’s commitment to deliver high quality standards of service. I thank all the jury members who placed their trust and faith in us.”

EY Entrepreneur of the Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, EY Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in 60 countries.

About Dalmia Bharat Limited

Dalmia Bharat Group (www.dalmiabharat.com) is a leading national player in India’s core manufacturing sector since 1939. With a turnover of over 10,000 crore it has a leadership position in Cement, Sugar, Refractories. A leader in specialty cements and the country’s largest producer of slag cement, Dalmia Bharat is the world’s greenest cement company. And a leader in Sustainability best practices set to global benchmarks. In generic sugar, the group caters to several marquee brands. It has an enduring and growing customer base in refractories.