Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty, Founder & CEO of
IPMS, receives the prestigious award on behalf of the organisation.
Mumbai, 26 August 2026 :
Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty, CEO of Innovative Project Management Services Pvt.
Ltd. (IPMS), has been honoured with the prestigious “Excellence in CSR
& Sustainability Leadership” award at the ETNow Business Conclave & Awards 2026 – West Edition,
held in Mumbai.
The recognition celebrates the exceptional
work of IPMS (Fiinovation)
in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG), sustainability and responsible business,
acknowledging the organisation’s research-driven approach towards creating
measurable and sustainable social impact.
The ETNow.in Business Conclave & Awards
2026 – West Edition brought together policymakers, business leaders, investors,
entrepreneurs, industry experts and innovators to discuss the opportunities
shaping Western India’s economic momentum. The conclave explored how
infrastructure, digital transformation, capital markets, industrial expansion,
global trade and next-generation entrepreneurship are redefining the region’s
contribution to India’s growth story.
The event also recognised visionary leaders
and organisations that are driving innovation, responsible business practices,
economic progress and business excellence while contributing to India’s broader
development agenda.
At
the discussion on India’s global commerce opportunity, Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty
highlighted that India’s infrastructure challenge is no longer simply about
building infrastructure, but about building an ecosystem where highways,
corridors and ports work together and connect effectively from first mile to
last mile.
He emphasised the need to connect
infrastructure development directly with MSMEs, small farmers and small
producers, noting that infrastructure creates a much broader economic impact
when improved connectivity enables businesses to expand, create jobs and
enhance household incomes.
He further stressed that economic development
must be measured beyond GDP and infrastructure investment numbers, through a
clear progression from input and output to outcome and impact. He noted that
true economic development will come when India’s 146+ crore population is able
to participate in that growth.
Speaking about the reforms required to take
India’s development to the next level, Dr. Chakraborty highlighted greater job
opportunities for the younger population, a consumer-driven economy, efficiency
in management, inclusion of women, financial inclusion, transparency and
governance.
The award was presented to Dr. Soumitro
Chakraborty, Founder & CEO of Innovative Project Management Services Pvt.
Ltd. (IPMS), recognising his leadership and contribution to advancing
responsible business, CSR and sustainability practices.
Commenting on the discussion, Dr. Soumitro
Chakraborty said:
“India’s challenge is no longer simply about
building infrastructure; it is about building an ecosystem. Highways, corridors
and ports must connect with MSMEs, small farmers and small producers through
stronger first-mile and last-mile connectivity. GDP and infrastructure
investment numbers are like a scoreboard, but true economic development will
come when India’s 146+ crore population participates in that growth. A
container reaching one day faster is a logical achievement, but an SME hiring
10 people because of that faster connectivity represents much more holistic
economic development. The focus must therefore be on measurable outcomes and
impact, alongside greater job creation, women’s inclusion, financial inclusion,
transparency and governance.”
Under Dr. Chakraborty’s leadership, IPMS has
continued to strengthen its focus on research-led CSR strategy, project
management, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessment, enabling
organisations to make informed decisions and create greater social value.
The organisation’s approach connects Research,
Assessment, Strategy, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and
Sustainable Impact, creating a structured pathway for organisations seeking
to deliver meaningful social and environmental outcomes.
The recognition at the ETNow.in Business
Conclave & Awards 2026 marks an important milestone in IPMS’s journey and
reinforces its vision of making evidence, accountability and measurable impact
central to responsible business and social development.