Under the category of India’s Iconic Brand, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education got awarded for research, education excellence, program innovation, knowledge leadership, and social commitment.

Under the category of India’s Most Admirable brand, the brands that were awarded are:

1. A S Agri, and Aqua LLP: A leading Indian' Agriculture Development and Agri-tech solutions company. With its 'agri and aqua' farming capabilities, the company is transforming the Indian agricultural ecosystem with Soil-Based Vertical Farming in the country.

2. Annapurna Finance (p) Ltd: India's leading and progressive NBFC, offering microfinance services for poverty reduction and spreading economic opportunity. With significant impact in social and environmental aspects.

3. ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT LTD (OIL): OIL is one of the fastest-growing wired Internet Service Providers, connecting homes & offices online by aligning last-mile-cable partners. OIL embraces a vision to be in the top 3 players by creating value for all stakeholders.

4. NEC Corporation India: With a Japanese lineage, NEC India is a leader in integrating IT and network technologies and brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation. NEC India is advancing India's growth with digitalization and innovation.

5. Dollar Industries Ltd: Leading brand in the hosiery sector with a commendable share in the market. Its products are going beyond the boundaries while emerging as one of the highest-selling Indian innerwear brands.

6. Tunwal E-Motors: A brand with a mission to produce two-wheelers that can ride along with the world into the future. Their products are made for people who like to lead a sustainable life and are conscious of driving a power electric vehicle.

7. M3M India: India’s leading real estate brand with a reputation of identifying emerging real estate markets, recognizing aspirations in lifestyle education, perfecting the modulations of luxury, and responding with projects that can capture the unique spirit of changing India.

8. Probus Insurance: A one-stop solution for all kinds of insurance needs. With exceptional customer support and successful integration of Artificial Intelligence along with 1200+ insurance products of the top-notch insurers.

8. EMotorad: An electric vehicles company offering e-bikes at an affordable price for adventure seekers, daily commuters, or casual riders. It has succeeded in identifying and successfully serving a previously underserved niche.

9. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune: India’s Leading innovation-oriented university, they apply innovative thinking across all activities, and continue to develop effective capabilities to respond flexibly and quickly to the changes.

10. Fredun Pharmaceuticals: A company that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with authentic pharmaceuticals production. A highly reliable and ethical pharmaceutical brand with presence in Africa, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.

11. Tudip Technologies: A leading software company that offers flexible, customized, and cost-effective outsourcing solutions to clients and has garnered a reputation for providing utmost confidentiality of sensitive business data and on-time and on-budget delivery.

12. Lokmanya Orthopedics: With 40+ years in Super Specialty Orthopaedic Care, Lokmanya Orthopaedics in Pune is the segment leader offering world-class orthopaedics treatment, exceptional patient care, and cutting-edge technology.

13. Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology: A technical institution that offers premium education to students so that they can become trained to implement innovative ideas that continue evolving our society.

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