Vikatan Group’s Naanayam Vikatan hosts Business Star Awards 2025

Naanayam Vikatan Business Star Awards 2025 Annual Celebration of Enterprise, elevated in Vikatan’s Centenary Year, Naanayam Vikatan, from the Vikatan Group, hosted the Business Star Awards 2025.

This year’s edition assumed special significance as it coincided with the Vikatan Group’s centenary celebrations, marking 100 years of Ananda Vikatan.

The Business Star Awards bring together visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and influential brands that are driving economic growth and social impact in Tamil Nadu. The 2025 awardees exemplify leadership, resilience, and sustained value creation across sectors.
2025 Awardees List

Together, these award categories reflect the broad spectrum of leadership recognised by Naanayam Vikatan, from startup disruption and institutional mentorship to legacy impact and social consciousness.

The 2025 edition featured the first-ever Business Star Conclave, themed “From Legacy Brands to Gen Z: Why Tamil Nadu Leads India’s Retail Story.

”The session was moderated by B Srinivasan, Managing Director, Vikatan Group, and featured eminent industry leaders G R Ananthapadmanaban (MD - GRT Group), Ramesh Pothy (MD - Pothys), Murugan (Director - Darling Group), and Sounder Kannan (Director - Naga Limited).

Aligned with Vikatan’s centenary celebrations, the Business Star Awards 2025 stood as a testament to the enduring spirit of enterprise in Tamil Nadu, honouring established leaders, spotlighting emerging innovators, and fostering meaningful dialogue on the future of business.

The Vikatan Group and Naanayam Vikatan extend their sincere thanks to the partners who made the event possible. The Business Star Awards 2025 was Powered by Nippon India Mutual Fund, Co-Powered by Darling Group, and Associate Sponsor Periyar Maniammai University.