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Mangaluru witnessed a landmark evening of recognition and inspiration as the ETNow.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 honoured 21 exceptional organisations and leaders who have shaped industry, education, healthcare, technology, social welfare, and entrepreneurship, propelling the region onto the national and global stage. The conclave spotlighted innovators, changemakers, and business pioneers whose contributions reflect Mangaluru’s powerful blend of ambition, excellence, and service-driven leadership, reaffirming the city’s growing reputation as a rising hub of enterprise and talent in India. Full List of Award Winners — ETNow.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 1. Excellence in Co-Working & Enterprise Office Space Winner: Vertex Managed Workspace Received by: Gurudatta Shenoy, Mahesh Shetty, Mangaldeep A.R. Citation: Recognised for building modern, flexible, innovation-driven workspaces for enterprises and startups. 2. Outstanding Contribution to Education & Institutional Innovation Winner: Nitte University Received by: Dr. Harsha (Registrar) Citation: Honoured for academic leadership, research excellence, and commitment to societal development. 3. Transformative Philanthropy & Community Leadership Winner: Micheal D’Souza Received by: Micheal D’Souza Citation: For impactful philanthropic initiatives across education, healthcare, and social welfare. 4. Excellence in Product Innovation & Market Impact Winner: Bindu Jeera Received by: Ranjitha Shankar & Megha Shankar Citation: Celebrated for transforming a regional beverage into a beloved national brand through authenticity and innovation. 5. Excellence in Healthcare Leadership & Societal Contribution Winner: Dr. Hansraj Alva Received by: Dr. Hansraj Alva Citation: For advancing ethical, patient-centric healthcare and community health services. 6. Emerging Entrepreneur — IT / ITES Winner: Dikshith Rai, Codecraft Technologies Received by: Dikshith Rai Citation: For steering a fast-growing global tech solutions company from Mangaluru. 7. Excellence in Nursing Education & Training Winner: Athena Hospital & Athena Institute Received by: Dr. Ashith Shettian & R.S. Shettian Citation: For shaping healthcare professionals through world-class academic and clinical training. 8. Excellence in Maritime & Logistics Leadership Winner: Delta Infralogistics Received by: Shamil Ahmed Citation: For strengthening coastal logistics and enhancing national supply-chain efficiency. 9. Emerging Start-Up Winner: Health Bricks Pvt. Ltd. (Joos Botal) Received by: Preethi Shenoy Citation: For pioneering natural cold-pressed juice solutions rooted in wellness and quality. 10. Excellence in CBSE Academics Winner: The Yenepoya School Received by: Mishria Javeed, Y. Abdulla Javeed & Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi Citation: For leadership in holistic CBSE education and student development. 11. Youth Excellence in Jewellery Retail Winner: S.L. Shet Diamond House Received by: Prasad Shet Citation: For blending classic craftsmanship with contemporary design in jewellery retail. 12. Healthcare Excellence — Breast Cancer Awareness Winner: Dr. Basila Ameer Ali Received by: Dr. Basila Citation: For pioneering breast cancer awareness, early detection, and women-centric health initiatives. 13. Excellence in Growth Advisory & Consulting Winner: Mangal Analytics & Research Consulting (MARC) Received by: Ashutosh Kharangate Citation: For empowering businesses with data-driven advisory and strategic insights. 14. Excellence in Corporate Secretarial & Compliance Services Winner: P.N. Pai & Co Received by: Sonali Mallya Citation: For decades of trusted corporate governance and compliance expertise. 15. Excellence in Entertainment Venue Winner: Onyx Air Lounge & Kitchen Received by: Akshith Chowta Citation: For setting new standards in luxury dining and entertainment. 16. Excellence in Global Impact Winner: Mukka Protein Ltd Received by: Mohammed Althaf Kalandan & Mohammad Arif Kalandan Citation: For driving India’s export leadership and innovating in maritime trade. 17. Iconic Dining Destination Winner: Le Sparrow Beach Resort Received by: Adarsh Shetty Citation: For excellence in coastal hospitality and premium dining experiences. 18. Outstanding Leadership in Beverage Supply Chain & Distribution Winner: NJ Beverages Received by: Jonah Nigel Serrao Citation: For excellence in beverage distribution, quality, and market reach. 19. Excellence in Social Impact & Empowerment Winner: Dr. Subhashini S Received by: Dr. Subhashini Citation: For empowering women, communities, and underprivileged children through impactful initiatives. 20. Excellence in Media Network Leadership — South India Winner: Madhu Naidu Received by: Madhu Naidu Citation: For strengthening South India’s media advertising ecosystem and channel strategy. 21. Humanitarian Excellence & Service Leadership Winner: CA Shantharam Shetty Received by: Shantharam Shetty Citation: For lifelong dedication to education, health, and community development. A Celebration of Mangaluru’s Spirit & Future The ETNow.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 placed a spotlight on Mangaluru’s unique ability to combine enterprise with empathy, innovation with ethics, and global ambition with community roots. From emerging entrepreneurs to social visionaries and established institutions, the award recipients represent the city’s growing stature as a centre of excellence and opportunity. ETNow.in Business Conclave and Awards 2025 – Mangaluru Edition: Sponsors Rohan Corporation - Presenting SponsorIntel - Powered ByNitte - Knowledge PartnerYes Securities - Wealth Management PartnerKarnataka Bank - Banking PartnerAWS - Tech PartnerA.J. Hospital - Healthcare PartnerSundaram Motors - Luxury Car PartnerSnowflake - Data Cloud PartnerHero Cycles - Sustainability PartnerZoho - Business Solutions PartnerAmpere - EV PartnerRoof and Floor - Online Realty Consultant PartnerWorld Vision - NGO Partner
