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Pune | June 2025:
A grand felicitation ceremony of the “Maharashtra Udyog Gaurav Awards 2025” was held on 27th July 2025 in Hinjewadi, Pune. More than 65 outstanding entrepreneurs from across Maharashtra were recognized for their exemplary contributions in sectors such as business, startups, agri-processing, beauty, education, health, technology, and social impact.
The event was organized by KPM Media, led by young visionaries Mr. Pranav Ravindra Kende, Mr. Mahesh Mohan Vyavahare, and Mr. Kartik Borkar, who played a pivotal role in hosting the event.
Renowned Marathi actress Prarthana Behere graced the occasion and presented awards and certificates to the winners. The event was attended by several eminent dignitaries from various fields.
Media partners for the ceremony included ANI, Business Standard, Lokmat Times, Dainik Aarambh Parv, Print, and Red Carpet.
Some of the notable awardees included:
1. Sagar Shinde – Emerging Supplier of the Year
2. Sanket Santosh Khade – Agro Industry Leadership Award
3. Kushal Vijay Rane – Art of Tenting – Elegant Weddings to Grand Events
4. Shahaji Tulshidas Kokate – Best Security Agency of the Year
5. Akshay Santosh Rathod – Best Programming Trainer & Software Expert
6. Gajendra Ashok Katkar – Best Food Innovation
7. Haraman Narayan Kakade – Leading Social Welfare Organization
8. Aparna Madhukar Lawand – Customer Satisfaction Award for Chemical Supply
9. Rizwan Himayat Patel – Top Infrastructure Material Supplier
10. Tushar Dilip Hake – Innovation in Organics, Nutrition, Health & Agricultural Services
11. Samadhan Bangad – Best Commercial Print & Photography
12. Gulnar Inamdar – Best IT Training Academy
13. Premdas Chavan – Outstanding Contribution to Public Health Awareness
14. Balkrishna Nale – Top Emerging Financial Brand
15. Rutuja Gawde – Green Excellence Award
16. Sujata Joshi & Vaishali Patil – Green Government Initiative of the Year
17. Dr. Laxman Nagargoje – Ayurveda Health Champion Award
18. Shubhangi Shende – Best Makeup Artist
19. Archana Gaikwad – Best Custom Jewellery Maker
20. Disha Navale – Best Makeup Artist
21. Vaishnavi Dhamdhere – Rising Star in Makeup Artistry
22. Devyani Chaudhary – Best Online + In-store Integration
23. Nikhil Khandagale – Best Hair Stylist
24. Sayali Auti – Creative Excellence in Visual Design
25. Omkar Sonawane – Best NGO of the Year
26. Pallavi Bhandwalkar – Best Ethnic Wear Retailer
27. Nikita Markad – Top Institute for Aari & Hand Embroidery Training
28. Pranay Marke – Excellence in Event Catering
29. Ganesh Devkate & Gautami Satavase – Best Event Planner of the Year
30. Shraddha Dudhe – Best Bridal Makeup Artist
31. Sandhya Manavatkar – Entrepreneurship in Fashion & Embroidery Arts
32. Radhika Soni – Creative Mastery in Makeup and Tattoo
33. Pranav Tarkase – Young Photographer of the Year
34. Yash AmboLe – Best Fire Protection Contractor
35. Ganesh Adak – CEO/CFO of the Year – Financial Services
36. Satish Bansode – Most Trusted Travel Partner
37. Adv. Prakash Kavathekar – Best Packaged Drinking Water Brand
38. Sameer Vanve – Best Chai Joint – Chinese Hut Biryani House
39. Suraj Kachare – Best Digital Marketing Training Institute
40. Tukaram Indure – Best Manpower Supply Company
41. Mahesh Kale & Shailesh Chavan – Best Agro Chemical Company
42. Shubham Kale – Outstanding Achievement in VFX
43. Nakusha Ghadge – Best Natural Ice Cream Brand
44. Harshika Rathod – Best New Face Award
45. Kiran Deshmukh – Best Retail Store
46. Laxman Khote – Lifetime Achievement in Government Contracting
47. Saurabh Zhanje & Krishna Fasale – Best IT Solutions Provider
48. Yash Kajrolkar – Best New Real Estate Agency
49. Mahesh Ninave – Best Event Management Company
50. Santosh Buchade – Innovation in Event Venue Design
51. Kunal Raut – Outstanding Contribution to Society
52. Abhishek Tanaji Margale – Transformational Marketing Leader
53. Ravindra Chaudhary – Emerging Sculptor Award
54. Supriya Shedole – Customer Service Excellence Award
55. Kartik Gore – Young Businessman of the Year
56. Deepak Zhagade – CCTV Surveillance and Safety Solutions
57. Rohit Gosavi – Leadership in Direct Selling
58. Jadhav & Dukane – Outstanding Supplier in Agriculture and Industrial Chemicals
59. Ashiya Chougule – Excellence in Teaching Award
60. Kailas Jadhav – Outstanding Educator Award
61. Suraj Kanse – Excellence in Investment & Business Development
62. Deepali Jadhav – Outstanding Mind & Business Trainer of the Year
63. Omkar Lokhande – Fashion Retailer of the Year
64. Prashant Chavan – Outstanding Travel Experience Provider
65. Surekha Sawant-Mate – Editor, Dainik Aarambh Parv
The Maharashtra Udyog Gaurav Awards have provided a strong platform to celebrate and encourage inspiring entrepreneurs across Maharashtra. This initiative by KPM Media is emerging as a force for positive change in the entrepreneurial landscape of the state.