CHENNAI, AUGUST 27, 2025: Mr Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has been conferred with the prestigious “CEO of the Year” award at the 25th National Management Summit, organised by the Top Rankers Management Club. The summit was held on August 23–24, 2025, at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi, with the theme: “Driving Organisational Success: The Power of Leadership, Technology, and People.”
The award was presented in the presence of eminent dignitaries, including Mr. VSK Sood, President of the Top Rankers Management Club. A senior official from NLCIL accepted the award on behalf of Mr Motupalli Prasanna Kumar.
The Top Rankers Management Club, established in 1997, is one of India’s best-known and most respected specialists in Human Resources Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, TQM and Benchmarking. The Top Rankers Excellence Award for “CEO of the Year” is one of the most esteemed honours and recognises leaders who demonstrate exceptional vision, strategic insight, and transformative leadership.
Mr Prasanna Kumar was chosen for this recognition based on his exemplary leadership, strategic foresight, and the significant positive impact he has had on NLCIL’s performance and stakeholder value. His continued focus on business growth, operational excellence, and sustainable practices has positioned NLCIL as a leading player in the energy sector.
With a distinguished career of over 35 years, Shri M. Prasanna Kumar has made notable contributions to the power and coal sectors. As CMD, he has not only strengthened NLCIL’s core operations but also guided its strategic expansion into emerging areas such as renewable energy, mineral exploration, and advanced technologies.
This award further reinforces Mr Prasanna Kumar Motupalli’s legacy as a transformational leader, who has been instrumental in driving NLCIL’s evolution into a diversified and future-ready energy enterprise.
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