The Arvind Mafatlal Group, one of India’s oldest and most respected business houses, today announced the launch of Legacy Leaders – The Makers of Tomorrow, a national platform developed in association with Network18 to recognise and celebrate individuals whose work creates meaningful and lasting impact across India.
Conceived as a long-term initiative, Legacy Leaders celebrates individuals whose journeys embody the values of Consistency, Innovation, Purpose, Community Building and Future Readiness. Through a nationwide nomination process, an eminent jury, meaningful conversations with distinguished leaders and a national recognition platform, the initiative seeks to honour individuals whose contributions strengthen communities, industries and the nation.
For over 121 years, the Arvind Mafatlal Group has contributed to India’s industrial, economic and social progress by building businesses and institutions rooted in purpose, responsible leadership and long-term thinking. Alongside its business journey, the Group has consistently believed that enduring success carries a responsibility to create positive impact beyond business.
Across generations, the Arvind Mafatlal Group has supported initiatives in education, healthcare, community development and environmental sustainability, reflecting its commitment to inclusive growth and nation building. This commitment continues today through the Indivar Foundation, the Group’s philanthropic arm, which focuses on empowering the girl child through education, healthcare, nutrition and community development.
Legacy Leaders is a natural extension of this philosophy.
Across India, individuals create meaningful change every day. They build businesses, generate employment, advance science, transform education, strengthen healthcare, preserve culture, improve agriculture, serve communities and create opportunities for others. Some are widely recognised, while many continue their work quietly. What connects them is not the scale of recognition they have received, but the consistency and impact of their contribution.
Legacy Leaders has been created to recognise these individuals.
More than an award programme, Legacy Leaders is a national recognition platform dedicated to celebrating individuals whose sustained and meaningful contributions create lasting value for society. It seeks to recognise not only achievement, but also the values, resilience, innovation and leadership that make enduring impact possible.
The initiative welcomes nominations from across sectors including business, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, manufacturing, science, sports, arts, agriculture, public service and community leadership.
From a farmer driving agricultural innovation to a teacher shaping future generations; from a founder building a unicorn to the CEO of a listed conglomerate; from an individual creating impact in a small village to someone leading transformation in a metropolitan city, Legacy Leaders celebrates individuals whose sustained and meaningful contributions help shape India’s future.
Every nomination will be evaluated through a structured process against the five defining values of the platform:
- Consistency
- Innovation
- Purpose
- Community Building
- Future Readiness
The platform brings together a nationwide nomination process, an independent jury, engaging conversations with distinguished leaders, a dedicated digital platform and national amplification through Network18, culminating in a grand finale celebrating individuals whose work reflects these values.
The inaugural season brings together conversations with distinguished personalities including Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, Sania Mirza, Boman Irani and Gauranga Das Prabhu, each offering unique perspectives shaped by their own journeys of leadership, excellence and purpose. The first conversation, featuring Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi, is now live and explores leadership, reinvention, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and the responsibility of building a legacy through one’s actions and choices. Additional conversations with respected voices from business, sports, arts, spirituality and public life will be announced over the coming months.
Speaking about the initiative, Priyavrata Mafatlal, Vice Chairman, Arvind Mafatlal Group, said: “For over a century, the Arvind Mafatlal Group has believed that institutions are built by people whose values, vision and perseverance create lasting impact. Legacy Leaders is our effort to recognise individuals whose work makes a meaningful difference to society and to celebrate the values that inspire lasting leadership. We hope this platform encourages many more people across the country to continue creating impact that strengthens India’s future.”
At a time when visibility often receives greater attention than value, Legacy Leaders seeks to recognise individuals whose work creates enduring impact. Across India, countless people strengthen communities, build institutions, advance industries and create opportunities for others. Legacy Leaders believes these contributions deserve national recognition, not because they seek attention, but because they strengthen the country’s future.
Nominations for Legacy Leaders – The Makers of Tomorrow are now open. Individuals may nominate themselves or recommend someone whose work has created meaningful and lasting impact.
Legacy Leaders has been conceived as a long-term national platform that will continue to recognise individuals whose leadership, innovation and contribution help shape India’s future. Across industries, professions and communities, it seeks to celebrate those whose work creates enduring value, inspires progress and contributes to the nation’s continued growth.
For nominations and more information, visit: www.news18features.com/legacy-leaders
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