Celebrating Corporate Clarity, Honouring Visionary Leadership: FPJ India’s Best Annual Report Awards 2024

Mumbai: On April 17, Mumbai was full of pride and energy as The Free Press Journal, along with CareEdge, held the third edition of India’s Best Annual Report Awards 2024. This important event celebrated the top companies in India that created the best annual reports—clear, honest, and excellent documents that help investors make smart decisions.

The evening’s crowning moment was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Padma Shri Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI). Widely celebrated for spearheading SBI’s digital transformation, Bhattacharya's four-decade-long journey through India’s financial landscape has redefined leadership in banking. She continues to inspire professionals through her work in financial inclusion, innovation, and her unwavering commitment to empowering women in finance.

In her acceptance speech, Bhattacharya expressed heartfelt gratitude:

“As we come to the close of this evening, I’d like to express our appreciation to everyone who made this event a success. To all winners, speakers, panelists, jury members, presenters, and the audience—your presence truly elevated the evening. Thank you for being part of this celebration of excellence and leadership. We hope you leave with new insights and meaningful connections.”

Abhishek Karnani, President of The Free Press Journal, warmly welcomed the audience, reiterating FPJ’s enduring commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and innovation within India Inc. Swati Agarwal, CEO & President of CareEdge Advisory Division, extended gratitude to the jury for their diligence in reviewing countless reports to identify the best in corporate reporting.

The evening opened with a soulful glass harp performance by Gaurav Kotian, setting a serene and sophisticated tone that beautifully blended art with enterprise.

A highlight of the event was a compelling panel discussion on ‘The Role of Boards in Strengthening Corporate Governance’—a subject central to responsible business leadership.

Ten outstanding companies were honoured for excellence across various industry categories:

Auto Ancillary – Bosch

Diamond & Jewellery – Titan

FMEG – Crompton

Finance (Asset Management) – UTI

Finance (Housing) – Aavas

Hotels & Resorts – IHCL

Platform Retailing – Nykaa

Textile – Welspun

Travel Services – Thomas Cook

Special Mention – Arundhati Bhattacharya

The event was not only a celebration of financial communication but also a powerful respect to leadership, integrity, and innovation—values that continue to set new standards for the future of corporate India.

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