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NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2010

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2010 was held in Mumbai on September 1, 2010, and was graced by Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Catch all the action of the award ceremony.

Fed has done an excellent job: Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States, said the US central bank has done a excellent job to tackle the finance crisis. "You have to sovereign credit for private credit in the wake of the crisis."

Citi's India story

Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citigroup, said it has a strong franchise in India and is looking forward to being a part of India's growth. "It will continue to focus on microfinance and support the country's priorities, particularly in financial inclusion."

Deepak Parekh's dream of affordable housing

HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh has been awarded the NDTV Profit's Most Inspiring Business Leader of the Year award. Speaking on the occasion, Parekh said he would like to work towards fulfilling the dream of affordable houses for the masses.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Narayana Murthy

Narayana Murthy, the founder-chairman of Infosys Technologies, won NDTV Profit's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2010. He said that in some way he is involved in initiatives that add some value to the nation.

Business Leader of the Year: Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani, chief of RIL and who also won the Business Leader of the Year at NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, said that GST and DTC are historical milestones and "every country would want to have them."

President Obama's Team India

Vivek Kundra, CIO of US,Farah Anwar Pandith, special representative to Muslim Communities for US Dept of State, Preeta Bansal, Vice-Chair, Administrative Conference of the US, Richard Verma, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of State and Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Domestic Operations & Foreign Commercial Service , U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, got NDTV Profit's award for Excellence in International Governance. They speak about their roles in the Obama administration.

Creative Entrepreneur of the Year: Aamir Khan

Actor and producer Aamir Khan, who won the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year at NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, said that he just wants to continue to be part of stories. "I don't see myself as a business person," he added.

Business Innovator of the Year: Sunil Mittal

Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel, who won the award for Business Innovator of the Year at NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, said that he is very excited about the opportunities that 3G and BWA would offer to its citizens.

Indian economy has come of age: Pranab

Speaking at the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that Indian economy has come of age and barring a serious global down, it is poised to touch the growth level witnessed during the pre-crisis years.

Narayana Murthy: Celebration of excellence in biz

Speaking on the sidelines of the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, NR Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor, Infosys Technologies, said, "I want to be part of the celebration of excellence in business and I want to cheer the winners."

Aamir Khan: A great forum to meet people

Sharing his thoughts about NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, actor and producer Aamir Khan said the event is a great forum to meet people.

A very prestigious award: AM Naik

Speaking about the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, AM Naik, chairman & managing director of Larsen & Toubro, said it is a very prestigious award and "we are committed to a very strong India."

Behind-the-scenes

Here's a look at the all the efforts that goes in making NDTV Business Leadership Award 2010 show a mega event.