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Unique Business Club: Dr. Ajit Ravi’s Vision for Leadership Beyond Success

Ut World September 18, 2026 0

Unique Business Club (UBC) is emerging as a platform built around a different idea of leadership — one that extends beyond achievement towards social responsibility and philanthropy. An initiative of the Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF), the Unique Business Club is envisioned by Dr. Continue Reading

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V. P. Nandakumar: Deep Roots, Wider Reach

Ut World September 9, 2026 0

  A village-born financier, a global Lions gift and the long argument that prosperity must enrich the soil beneath it.   Valapad, Thrissur — In July 2026, Lion V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd, was recognised on a global stage for a contribution of US$1.5 million to the Lions Clubs […]Continue Reading

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V. P. Nandakumar Contributes US$1.5 Million for Global Humanitarian Causes

Ut World July 13, 2026 0

  Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd., has contributed US$1.5 million to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), the charitable arm of Lions International. The contribution will support the foundation’s humanitarian programmes across the world, including initiatives in education, healthcare, disaster relief, youth Continue Reading

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‘She Walks for Cause’ Inspires Change Through Women’s Collective Action

Ut World May 23, 2026 0

FICF She Walks for Cause, organised in association with INMECC and powered by Manappuram Finance Ltd., Lexus, and Klamy New York, was successfully held on 23rd May 2026 at Le Méridien Kochi. Conceptualised and founded by Dr Ajit Ravi, the event brought together leading women entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, and beauty queens on a common […]Continue Reading

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Philanthropy and the Indian Businessman – V. P. Nandakumar

Ut World April 7, 2014 0

On March 2, 2014, the Asianet News channel telecast a half-hour documentary on the CSR activities of our company carried out under the aegis of the Manappuram Foundation. It was a very well-made documentary that successfully captured the full range of activities we are involved in as part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR). In […]Continue Reading