Manappuram Finance Ltd. was the lead sponsor of the “The Inclusive India Economic Forum 2017” held at the Marriott Hotel, Kochi.The event was inaugurated by Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, Union Minister of State for IT, Culture and Tourism. Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, spoke on the topic of how India’s road development is helping India’s economic development.

Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, spoke on the topic, “Reforming Indian agriculture – Vision, Plan and Results.” Shri Elias George IAS, Ex-Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., made a presentation on the topic, “Bootstrapping Kerala as an investment destination.” In the final session of the day, Shri Ranjan Sreedharan, General Manager, Manappuram Finance, spoke about the impact of the digital and cashless economy on the common man’s life.

The 3rd edition of Manappuram Miss Asia beauty pageant saw Honey TianMi from China walking away with the title and a cash prize of Rs.3 lakhs. The event brought together 20 contestants from the Asian and Eurasian regions. Regina Mukhamadieva from Bashkortostan and Akanksha Mishra from India were the first and second runner up respectively. Mary Eve Adeline Torres Escoto of the Philippines was awarded the title of Miss Asia Global.

Mr. V.P. Nandakumar (MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd.) presented the crown to the winners. The competition comprised 3 rounds, national costume, black theme and white gown. The international panel of judges included Ms. Christine Huang, CEO of Global Charity Queen, Spanish film maker Mr. Jesus Manuel Montane, and Ms. Katherin Wermke, photographer from Germany.

At a function held at the Sarojini Padmanabhan Memorial Auditorium at Manappuram’s Valapad HO, a bust of Late Smt. Sarojini Padmanabhan, cast in bronze, was unveiled by Shri V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO.
 
Smt. Sarojini Padmanabhan was the wife of the founder of Manappuram, Late Shri V.C. Padmanabhan and mother of Mr. Nandakumar. As a career school teacher, she assisted her husband in the running of the business in its formative years by working after-school hours. The function was blessed by the presence of Shri. Narasimha Adiga of Kollur Mookambika Temple and Swami Sachindanadam of Shivagiri Mutt. After the unveiling ceremony, Swami Sachindandam spoke to the invited audience on the topic, “Blessed Life”.

Manappuram Finance Ltd., a leading NBFC, and other companies of the Kerala based Manappuram Group held its Annual Sports Meet at the Thalikulam GHSS grounds on January 26, 2018.  The grueling day-long event featured competitions in more than fifteen athletic and sporting events for both individuals and teams, with male and female employees competing in three different age groups.

The highlight of the day was the presentation of four Maruti cars to prize-winning employees of Manappuram Finance Ltd. for outstanding performance in generating leads for the insurance business during the preceding quarter. Mr. V P Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Limited, formally handed over the keys of a brand new Maruti Celerio to the winner, Ms. Santhi V, employee of the company’s Ambasamudram Branch in Thirunelveli (Tamil Nadu).  

Three other winners, Ms. Sarimol of Rajakad Branch (Idukki), Mr. Yedukondalu (Area Head, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh) and Mr. Jobin George (Regional Manager, Thrissur) received the keys to a new Maruti Alto each.

Manappuram Finance Ltd. has traditionally focused on gold loans but since 2014 has diversified aggressively into microfinance, insurance broking, home and vehicle loans, SME finance, foreign exchange and money transfer. The new businesses (including through its subsidiaries) now contribute more than 20 percent of the total business of the company.

Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd. was one among the 16 finalists at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2017 held in Mumbai on February 15, 2018. A distinguished nine-member independent Jury Panel, headed by Shri Dilip Shanghvi (Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries) selected the finalists. Other Jury Members included Harsh Goenka, Chairperson, RPG Enterprises, Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairman, Max Financial Services, and Romesh Sobti, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IndusInd Bank.
 
EY (formerly Ernst & Young), a leading global professional services organisation, has been honouring the disruptive innovators in Indian business since 1999 with its Entrepreneur of the Year Awards across several categories and this year marked the 18th edition of the awards.
 
Sanjiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv was declared the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year India 2017 and he will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo in June this year. India’s Metro Man, Dr. E. Sreedharan, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in transforming public transport in India.

Manappuram Finance Ltd. was among the 4 shortlisted finalists
 
Manappuram Finance Ltd. was among the 4 shortlisted finalists at the SECONA Shield Safe Bank of the Year Award 2018 powered by Secutech India, held in Mumbai on April 6, 2018.
 
Shield Awards are the first awards in the Indian security & safety industry focused on recognizing the contribution of individuals, organisations and teams, in inculcating innovation and excellence in their offerings. Manappuram Finance Limited was shortlisted as a finalist under the category of Safe Bank of the Year. Other finalists include Bandhan Bank Limited, FINO PayTech and Vijaya Bank.

Manappuram Insurance Brokers Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Manappuram Finance Ltd., inaugurated its new corporate office at Valapad (Thrissur District, Kerala) today. Located on the 2nd floor of the old head office building of its parent, the office has been fully renovated to international standards. It was inaugurated by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd.  Speaking on the occasion, Shri Nandakumar congratulated the employees for the excellent performance put up by the subsidiary and expressed hope that insurance would soon contribute significantly to the company’s growth.
 
Manappuram Insurance Brokers Limited (a 100% subsidiary of Manappuram Finance Ltd.) covered a million lives in the year 2017-2018 by providing its customers with products which cover financial uncertainties  due to death, health Issues, and accidents. The products also encourage investors to enhance their savings and returns through investments.

Photo: Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd., cuts the ribbon to inaugurate the new corporate office of Manappuram Insurance Brokers Ltd. Also seen in the photograph are Mrs. Sushama Nandakumar, Mr. P.K. Vijayakumar (Former Insurance Ombudsman for Kerala and Lakshadweep) and Mr. Kamalakar Sai Palavalasa (CEO, Manappuram Insurance Brokers Ltd.)

Conference of Banks and Financial Institutions lending to Manappuram Finance Limited under the Multiple Banking Arrangement.

The ninth V.C. Padmanabhan Memorial Awards for Excellence for 2018 were conferred on the distinguished awardees at a function held on June 19, 2018 at the Lulu International Convention Centre, Thrissur.

Prominent winners for the year included the eminent playback singer Dr. S.P. Balasubrahmanyan, and the boxing champion Smt. MC Mary Kom. Also honoured were Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairman of State Bank of India, and Shri V.J. Kurian, IAS (Retd.), Managing Director of Cochin International Airport Ltd.

The awards, given away by Hon’ble Justice (Retd.) Shri Cyriac Joseph, former Judge, Supreme Court of India, carried a cash prize of Rs.3 lakhs and a trophy. Mr. V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd., presided over the function.