The event was attended by many important guests. These guests are N. K. Singh, Jury Chairman; Harshpati Singhania, Managing Director and Chairman of JK Paper Ltd.; Professor (Dr) M. P. Gupta, Director of IIM Lucknow; Raghupati Singhania, Vice Chairman of JK Organisation; and Vinita Singhania, Chairperson of JK Lakshmi Cement.

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman's keynote address was centred on India's journey to becoming an advanced nation. She said that leaders of vision make their contribution by tackling issues of the day and thinking ahead. These leaders are leading transformation in science, government and service in communities. She praised IIM Lucknow for its work in nurturing ethical and influential future leaders.

Raghupati Singhania, Vice Chairman of the JK Organisation, said that it was an honour to identify leadership and nation-building. He further said that the Lakshmipat Singhania National Leadership Awards reflect the values of honesty, innovation, and social accountability. He spoke about how the JK Organisation aids sustainable development in areas like education, health care and employment, especially in Tamil Nadu.

JK Paper Ltd Chairman Harshpati Singhania said that the awards had been instituted to identify leaders who shape India's future. He said that great leadership in business, research and community work can change lives. He appreciated IIM Lucknow for creating such leaders and thanked the winners for their incredible efforts.

Dr MP Gupta, Director of IIM Lucknow, said the awards reflect the values that IIM Lucknow stands for: ethical leadership, vision and inclusive growth. He said that partnering with the JK Organisation to honour such individuals fosters the institute's mission of creating people who lead with purpose and impact society.

Lakshmipat Singhania-IIML National Leadership Awards 2025 Awardees

About JK Organisation

Established more than 125 years ago, the JK Organisation is India's oldest and most honourable industrial company. It has diversified into several industries such as tyres, cement, paper, power transmission, dairy and textiles. It supplies more than 100 nations and has production facilities in Mexico, Indonesia and the UAE.

It is renowned for its social responsibility, innovation and excellence. With more than 10,000 distributors and various service centres, JK Organisation is a familiar name in the markets. It focuses on green technologies and high production standards.

Lala Juggilal and Lala Kamlapat Singhania established the organisation. It still maintains strong values like integrity, kindness and excellence. It positively works towards national development as well as international progress.