– By Shri V P Nandakumar (Chairman and Managing Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd) Gold had a blockbuster year in 2025, delivering returns in the range of 70–75% in rupee terms and setting multiple all‑time highs in both international and domestic markets. The rise in price far outpaced Continue Reading
The 20th edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was conferred upon Dr Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman and Managing Director of ERAM Holdings, on 6th January. The honour was presented by Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman, Sree Gokulam Group of Companies and FICF, and Dr A V Anoop, Managing Director of AVA Group […]Continue Reading
V.P. Nandakumar, the Managing Director and CEO of Manappuram Finance Limited, has been elected as the Chairman of the FICCI Kerala State Council. The appointment was announced during the council’s annual meeting held at Le Meridien Hotel in Kochi. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is one of India’s premier business […]Continue Reading
On August 13, 2024, the Unique Times Conclave, conceptualized by Dr. Ajit Ravi and in collaboration with Manappuram Finance Ltd., was held at Le Meridien, Coimbatore. The event, moderated by Dr. Kuriachan K A, Former District Governor of Rotary International, provided a platform for an engaging discussion on “Globalization and Its Influence on Education and […]Continue Reading
Laozi, the ancient philosopher, once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” a truth that finds its echo in the remarkable rise of V.P. Nandakumar. In 1986, when Nandakumar took over his late father’s modest money-lending business, no one could have predicted the extraordinary trajectory it would follow. Today, Manappuram […]Continue Reading
During an evening of jubilation and acknowledgment, Dr. Hafeez Rahman, Chairman of Sunrise Hospitals, was honored with the distinguished 15th Manappuram Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award at Kochi’s Le Meridien Hotel. The grand affair, which took place on June 9th, marked Dr. Hafeez Rahman’s induction into the esteemed Federal International Chamber Continue Reading
The VPN IBE (FMB Awards), organized by the Pegasus Group in collaboration with Manappuram Finance Ltd, has revealed its 2024 awardees. This year, the prestigious awards recognize outstanding figures in cinema, business, and media for their significant contributions and achievements. The honored recipients are Balachandra Menon for Film, Johny Lukose for Media, and Gokulam Continue Reading
The Unique Times Conclave 2024, in partnership with Manappuram Finance Ltd, recently hosted a prominent panel discussion on “Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Women’s Empowerment” on May 13th. This significant event brought together industry leaders and featured an impactful opening and a speech by Mr. Jiji Mammen, Executive Director & CEO of Sa-Dhan. His Continue Reading
Unique Times has unveiled the recipients of the Women’s Excellence Awards presented by Manappuram Finance Ltd, recognizing distinguished women across multiple sectors. The awardees include Sheila Kochouseph Chittilappilly (Managing Director, V-Star Creations Pvt Ltd), Nazneen Jehangir (CEO, NeST Digital), Sherly Regimon (CEO, Milan Design), Devika Shreyams Kumar Continue Reading
Under the partnership of Manappuram Finance Limited, the 2024 Unique Times Conclave is set to take place. The event themed as”Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Women’s Empowerment” will be held at Le Meridien in Kochi on May 13th at 11 am. This event aims to underscore the significance of entrepreneurship in advancing women’s empowerment across […]Continue Reading



















