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/December 202511Driving India%u2019s global rise with visionary leadership, innovation, integrity, and purposeAnand Mahindra %u2013 The Visionary Driving India%u2019s Global Industrial TransformationMr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, is one of India%u2019s most visionary business leaders, celebrated for blending innovation, sustainability, and compassion. Under his dynamic leadership, the Mahindra Group has evolved from a domestic automaker into a global enterprise operating across more than 100 countries, spanning automobiles, agriculture, aerospace, IT, finance, hospitality, and renewable energy.Through strategic acquisitions such as Swaraj Tractors, Reva Electric Car Company, Satyam Computer Services, Peugeot Motorcycles, and Pininfarina S.p.A., he has positioned India at the forefront of sustainable, innovation-led industrial growth, setting new benchmarks for corporate excellence.Championing India%u2019s Global PresenceAnand Mahindra has redefined global perceptions of Indian enterprise. As Chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and Tech Mahindra Limited, he has nurtured a corporate culture grounded in integrity, inclusion, and social responsibility. His philosophy that true business success must contribute meaningfully to society continues to guide the Group%u2019s values and operations.He has represented India on major platforms, including the Reserve Bank of India Board, UN Global Compact Board, Council on Foreign Relations%u2019 Global Advisory Board, and the World Bank Group%u2019s Advisory Board for Doing Business, reflecting his commitment to strengthening India%u2019s voice in global business and governance.Global Recognition and ImpactFor his remarkable contributions, Mr. Mahindra was honoured with the Padma Bhushan (2020), India%u2019s third-highest civilian award. Internationally, he was appointed Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France, 2016) and Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy (2013). He has also been featured in Barron%u2019s List of Top 30 CEOs Worldwide (2016) and Fortune%u2019s 50 Greatest Leaders (2014), underscoring his enduring global impact and leadership excellence.Empowering Through Compassion and ChangeBeyond business, Anand Mahindra is deeply committed to nation-building through empowerment and education. He founded the Nanhi Kali initiative, which has enabled over 500,000 underprivileged girls to pursue quality education and brighter futures. As Chairman of the Naandi Foundation, he leads transformative projects in education, youth skilling, and sustainable agriculture.He also serves on the Founders Board of The Rise Fund, a $2 billion global impact investment fund driving inclusive and responsible growth. A humanitarian, visionary, and digital thought leader with over 11 million followers on X, Mr. Mahindra truly embodies the spirit of a Bharat Change Maker inspiring India%u2019s rise through innovation, empathy, and purposeful leadership.Anand MahindraChairman, Mahindra Group