Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Baba Kalyani Wins Indian Of The Year 2025 In Business
Baba Kalyani, the head of Bharat Forge, won the Indian Of The Year Award 2025 in the Business category.
This award is given by CNN-News18 and is in its 15th edition.
The theme this year is 'India's Invincible Icons', celebrating people who show courage and resilience.
Baba Kalyani was chosen for his work in making India stronger in defence manufacturing.
He has helped India produce more defence equipment locally and even export it to other countries.
His company, Bharat Forge, has become a big player in defence manufacturing.
The award ceremony honours people who have made a big impact in India.
Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, won the Indian Of The Year 2025 award in the Business category.
He was recognized for his significant contributions to India's 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector.
Kalyani's company, Bharat Forge, and its subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), have become key players in India's defence manufacturing.
The award ceremony, organized by CNN-News18, is in its 15th edition and celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in India.
Other nominees for the Business category included Albinder Dhindsa, Falguni Nayar, Rajesh Jejurikar, and Roshni Nadar Malhotra.
- Who
- Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge
- What
- Indian Of The Year Awards 2025 in the Business category
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- For his pivotal contribution to advancing India’s 'Make in India' footprint in the defence sector
Supporters
Critics
Impact on Defence Sector
Supporters
Baba Kalyani's contributions have significantly advanced India's defence manufacturing capabilities, promoting self-reliance and boosting indigenous production.
Critics
Some critics argue that the defence sector still faces challenges and that private sector involvement may not be sufficient to address all issues.
- Event
- Indian Of The Year Awards 2025
- Organizer
- CNN-News18
- Edition
- 15th
- Theme
- India's Invincible Icons
- Recognition
- Credible and respected honours in news television
- Notable Past Winners
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Neeraj Chopra, Virat Kohli, ISRO, Kailash Satyarthi, Mary Kom, Deepika Padukone, N. Chandrasekaran, Arvind Kejriwal
- Live Updates
- Available on CNN-News18
- Winner
- Baba Kalyani
- Category
- Business
- Nominees
- Albinder Dhindsa, Falguni Nayar, Rajesh Jejurikar, Roshni Nadar Malhotra
- Company
- Bharat Forge
- Defence Subsidiary
- Kalyan Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL)
- Key Achievement
- Advancing India's 'Make in India' footprint in the defence sector
Sources
Indian Of The Year Awards 2025 LIVE Updates: CNN-News18 Celebrates Nation’s Leading Achievers
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Baba Kalyani Wins Indian Of The Year 2025 In Business, Honoured For 'Make In India' Defence Push
