Union Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar urges Business Leaders to Innovate, Collaborate, and Lead with Purpose at IMC 25 Awards Ceremony

Ministry of Communications

Posted On: 10 OCT 2025 4:44PM by PIB Delhi

With the India Mobile Congress successfully running into its third day, the Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar today felicitated the winners of the IMC Awards in a ceremony at Yashobhoomi.

 Addressing the distinguished gathering at the IMC 25 Awards Ceremony, the Union Minister of State called upon India’s business community to lead the nation’s economic transformation through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.

He highlighted India’s remarkable progress, noting that the country stands at an “extraordinary inflection point” amid rapid digital adoption and technological disruption. “India today is not the India of even five years ago,” he remarked, emphasizing that enterprises now operate in an era defined by innovation, sustainability, and global interdependence.

Outlining a roadmap for the future, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar urged businesses to embrace artificial intelligence, invest in research and development, and nurture cultures that celebrate experimentation. He also encouraged collaboration with startups, mentorship of MSMEs, and alignment with government initiatives, noting that “the future belongs to ecosystems, not monopolies.” Underscoring that profit must be aligned with purpose, he stated that “ESG is not a compliance checkbox but the social contract of 21st-century business.”

Congratulating the awardees, he described their recognition as both an honor and a responsibility: “These awards are not a destination, but fuel for tomorrow. They remind us that with great success comes great responsibility to employees, communities, and the nation.”

He lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of those who dared to start, reminding the audience that “ninety-seven percent of people who say they’ll start a company never incorporate, but you did.”

Concluding his address, the Union Minister of State called upon India’s business leaders to remain relentless in pursuit of excellence. “Stay hungry. Stay building. I see the architects of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he said, envisioning a future where ‘Made in India’ becomes synonymous with quality, innovation, and global excellence.

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