Kochi witnessed the much-awaited launch of Growvia.biz, a new-age digital commerce platform that promises to reshape the future of business. The event opened with a warm welcome before the Co-Founders and Founder & Chairman Dr. Jolly Antony made a grand entry, greeted with applause and Continue Reading
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From a humble start to building a cross-continental empire, Dr Jolly Antony’s story is a testament to what unyielding passion, vision, and bold ambition can achieve. In the chronicles of successful migrant Keralites, Dr. Jolly Antony stands out as a trailblazer who dared to dream beyond boundaries and built a multifaceted empire across Travel and […]Continue Reading
The Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd under the leadership of Dr Ajit Ravi, was held on 17th July at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. With the theme “Revolutionizing Travel Through Technology: The Role of AI and Virtual Reality”, the summit brought together leaders from across India’s transport […]Continue Reading
The Unique Times Mobility Innovator Awards 2025, presented by Manappuram Finance Ltd., celebrated India’s transport visionaries at a grand event held at Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. The awards were handed over by Shri Gokulam Gopalan (Sree Gokulam Group of Companies), in the presence of Dr Ajit Ravi, Founder & Chairman of Pegasus. From infrastructure […]Continue Reading
The 19th edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was proudly presented to Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar, Chairman and Managing Director of VRL Group, on July 17 at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. The award was handed over by Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman & MD of Sree Gokulam Group, in the […]Continue Reading
Starting with just three vehicles and no prior industry experience, Manoj Padikkal transformed Padikkal Travels into a trusted name in school transport and tourism through relentless determination, consistency, and a focus on quality. He shares how one opportunity grew into a long-term vision driven by innovation, discipline, and people-centric values. From integrating AI Continue Reading
The 19th MBA Award will shine its spotlight on Dr Vijay Sankeshwar, Chairman and Managing Director of VRL Group, for his outstanding contributions to India’s logistics industry and philanthropic work. The award, envisioned by Dr Ajit Ravi and presented by Unique Times in collaboration with Manappuram Finance Ltd, will be conferred on July 17th at […]Continue Reading
From the quiet lanes of Thrissur to the corridors of global recognition, K. Paul Thomas has walked a path few dare to tread—blending finance with faith, business with benevolence, and vision with values. This is the inspiring story of the man behind ESAF, who ignited India’s banking revolution rooted in compassion. Lighting the Flame of […]Continue Reading
L’Oréal has acquired a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8, reinforcing its commitment to the rapidly growing dermocosmetics segment. The move marks a strategic return to high-impact beauty mergers and acquisitions, following a relatively quiet period in the sector. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the deal includes private equity firm Inflexion Continue Reading
V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd, has been named a recipient of the Hurun India Philanthropy Award 2025, recognising his deep-rooted commitment to social welfare and sustainable community impact. His leadership has steered numerous CSR initiatives that have uplifted lives in areas such as healthcare, education, and rural empowerment. The award, Continue Reading



















