Awards
Indian Authentic Flavors, Global for Two Decades
Celebrated for Shaping Indian Food Exports with Scale
Dr. Dhananjay Datar’s visionary leadership has earned him numerous prestigious awards, recognizing him as one of the most influential leaders in the food export industry. Celebrated for his contributions to scaling Indian food exports, he has been honored with multiple accolades for his bold approach to business, innovation, and global expansion.
FORBES Middle East
Honored by Forbes Middle East in 2018 for outstanding achievement and visionary leadership in the retail industry.
Marathi Yashwant Puraskar
Awarded the Marathi Yashwant Puraskar in 2023 by the Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh, in recognition of significant contributions to culture and community.
Lokmat Award
Received the Lokmat Most Stylish Entrepreneur International award in 2019 from Lokmat, honoring a unique combination of business excellence and personal style on the global stage.
Bhartiya Udyog Ratan
Received the Bhartiya Udyog Ratan Award in 2011 from the Indian Economic Development & Research Association (IEDRA) for exceptional contributions to India’s industry and economic progress.
Indywood Business Excellence
Honored with the Indywood Business Excellence Award in 2021 by the Indywood Billionaires Club & Project Indywood, Dubai, for exceptional achievements and remarkable contributions to India’s economic growth.
International Business Award
Honored with the International Business Award in 2019 by Observer DAWN, recognized as Best Retailer of the Year for setting benchmarks in global retail excellence.
Forbes The 5Th Top Indian Leaders In The Arab Worlds
Featured in Forbes Middle East in 2017 among the Top 5 Indian Leaders in the Arab World, honoring outstanding contributions to business and community leadership.
Business Excellence
Recipient of the Business Excellence Award 2012 by GMBF (UAE) for outstanding performance in the Retail Food Industry.
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