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Vikas Oberoi awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year – Real Estate and Infrastructure

Mumbai, February 28, 2017: Mr. Vikas Oberoi, Chairman and Managing Director of Oberoi Realty, one of the leading real estate companies of India, was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) – Real Estate and Infrastructure Award at a glittering function in New Delhi. This award is a part of the highly prestigious global business award program by EY and was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines and Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State with Independent Charge, for Commerce & Industry. This award by EY for the Real Estate and Infrastructure segment, is an endorsement of Mr. Oberoi’s visionary entrepreneurship and commitment to build a better world.

At the occasion, Mr. Vikas Oberoi, Chairman and Managing Director, Oberoi Realty said, “I am deeply humbled by EY’s appreciation; this is a recognition of not only my efforts but of my entire team at Oberoi Realty. It gives me great pride to be the recipient of this award, especially as it is from a global stalwart and is a validation of all the effort my team has put in over the years. On behalf of the entire Real Estate fraternity I would like to thank EY for acknowledging the contribution of the sector through this recognition.”

A Harvard Business School Alumnus, Vikas Oberoi, CMD, Oberoi Realty Ltd. is a disruptive strategist and a thought leader in the real estate industry. Under his leadership, Oberoi Realty has come to be known for its customer-centricity and its much-awarded luxurious real estate projects. With his vision of enhancing lifestyles, Mr. Oberoi’s business acumen transformed some of Mumbai’s least known addresses into much coveted locales and Oberoi Realty into one of the most trusted brands in the country today.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in 60 countries.

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