GURGAON, November 1st, 2014: In keeping with its tradition, Piramal Enterprises will be hosting the most sought after golf event – the Piramal Admiral’s Cup 2014, at the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurgaon on November 1st, 2014.This year in its 13th edition, it is the most awaited event for passionate golf lovers.
The tournament was graced by Admiral R.K Dhowan- Chief of Naval Staff, Mr. Dinesh Trivedi-Member of Parliament, Mr. Harinder Sikka, Director – Corporate Affairs, Piramal Enterprises Limited amongst other bureaucrats and corporate across the country.
The event was played between the Navy, comprising Admirals and Senior Naval Officers and the Civil Services team, comprising Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senior Bureaucrats and Captains of the Industry.
On this occasion, Mr. Harinder Sikka, Director, Corporate Affairs, Piramal Group, said, “The Admiral’s Cup over the years, has gained immense prestige and has acquired the reputation of being one of the best corporate events in India’s golfing calendar. We, within the Piramal Group are focused on the three values of Knowledge, Action and Care – and on applying these principles to the world we share and serve. Through our long-term undertaking to host this tournament, we seek not only to promote the game of golf but also aim to bring together people from all walks of life and create bonhomie, camaraderie and friendship not only across all services but also beyond borders”.
Some of the leading participants were, Mr. Harinder Sikka, Director – Corporate Affairs, Piramal Enterprises Limited, Kapil Dev; and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Trivedi amongst other bureaucrats and corporates across the country.
The Prize Distribution ceremony was held at the residence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, followed by a high-profile dinner on the same evening.
About the Piramal Group
The Piramal Group, led by Ajay G. Piramal is one of India’s foremost business conglomerates. Driven by the core values of Knowledge, Action & Care, the Group has interests across industries such as healthcare, glass, real estate, information management and financial services. The Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth while adhering to ethical and value driven practices. The Group’s turnover exceeded $ 1 billion in FY2014.
About Piramal Enterprises Limited
Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL) is one of India’s largest diversified companies, with a presence in pharmaceuticals, healthcare information management and financial services. PEL’s consolidated revenues were ~$ 750 million in FY2014. In the pharmaceutical space, PEL is one of leading custom manufacturing player globally, has presence in the global critical care segment with a portfolio of inhalation and injectable anaesthetics and its OTC business is ranked no. 7 in India. PEL’s information management business, Decision Resources Group, is a leading provider of information based services to the healthcare industry. In the financial services space, PEL, through Piramal Fund Management, provides comprehensive financing solutions to real estate companies. Its Structured Investments Group invests in various sectors, including infrastructure. PEL has also made long term equity investments in the Shriram Group, a leading financial conglomerate.