Times Brand Icons West Bengal 2024 and the esteemed Times Real Estate Review were presented by Optimal Media Solution, The Times of India. This prestigious event honored outstanding brand leadership and accomplishments in the state’s numerous industries. Renowned Indian actress Raveena Tandon served as the ceremony’s Chief Guest and was joined by other notable personalities from the entertainment and business industries. As the event’s main guest, Mr. Atri Bhattacharya, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Sundarban Affairs, West Bengal, also attended the lamp-lighting ceremony.

The Times Brand Icons awards were given out during the event, honoring a wide range of companies that have achieved success in a variety of domains, such as technology, business, and social impact. The purpose of the awards was to recognize those who have continuously shown exceptional performance, creativity, and leadership in their fields.

Raveena Tandon spoke at the event and expressed her respect for the commitment and inventiveness within the business world.

Along with actor Ritwick Chakraborty, renowned director and actor Raj Chakraborty attended the event to promote their next movie, Santan. Speaking about the movie, Raj Chakraborty said: “As kids, we used to get mad at our parents for calling all the time and worrying about us. However, as parents ourselves, we now understand how much they loved and cared for us. Santan is a touching tale that examines the intricacies of parent-child relationships”.

Two engaging panel discussions took place on this occasion, featuring esteemed industry experts. The first panel discussion, titled “Sustainable Real Estate Practices in Bengal,” brought together renowned experts, including Debashis Sen, Founder, and CEO of NBC, Pratyush Jalan, Director of DTC Group, GouravBariwal, Director of Shyam Steel Industries Limited, and MahashSomani, Managing Director of Liyaans Properties and Chairman.

The second-panel discussion, titled “Real Estate Marketing and Technology Adoption,” saw participation from Yashaswi Shroff, Director of Alcove Realty, Arup Dalmia, Proprietor of Bobby Associates, Piyush Beriwala, Managing Director of Jai Vinayak Group, and Ashish Beriwala, Director of SRMB Group. These professionals were able to offer their expertise and insights on the newest developments in technology adoption and real estate marketing through this conversation. Both panel talks generated lively discussions among the participants and offered insightful information.

The awards ceremony, which honored exceptional achievements from businesses that have established new standards in their respective industries, was a highlight for the business and brand sector. To reflect the varied and dynamic landscape of business and entrepreneurship in West Bengal, the event honored excellence in several areas, such as innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable practices. It also recognized both well-established titans and up-and-coming stars who have made notable advancements in recent years.

Priyanka Dutta