Capital access to AI integration, forum discusses biz strategies

Pantomath Capital Advisors, in association with The Tribune, hosted the Business Excellence Awards 2025 today at Hyatt Regency as part of its exclusive, invite-only business forum ‘Access The Vault’.

The high-impact event brought together 50 handpicked business founders and promoters to engage in a curated dialogue on capital access, business transformation, next generation leadership involvement into businesses and future-ready strategies.

Each winner received a tailored business and financial insights report prepared by Pantomath’s research team. The event featured curated sessions with more than 15 influential speakers, who delved into IPO and Pre-IPO journeys, AI integration, capital structuring, intergenerational business practices, and wealth-building strategies.

In a packed ballroom, the awards recognised some of the region’s most impactful companies: Scott-Edil, Leeford, Madhav KRG and Virgo Laminates were honoured as Brand Leaders of the region. Hartek, Theon, Su-Kam, Cheema Boilers and Renny Strips received the Advancing Leader award. Spray Engineering Devices was recognised with the Best Innovation Award, Homeland Group was awarded Best Brand in Realty and SPS Construction received the Best Infrastructure Company award.

Themed around unlocking high-value opportunities for businesses that have scaled and disrupted, the forum showcased a unique blend of real-life case studies, generational business insights, AI integration and strategic capital positioning.

Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (retd), known for commanding the Balakot Strike Operation, delivered a powerful keynote address, ‘From War Room to Board Room’ on leadership and resilience. Eminent speakers included Hemant Kabra (Bgauss Auto), Sunvi Aggarwal (Scott-Edil Group), Madhu Lunawat (The Wealth Company), Nimesh Shah (CNBC-TV18), Ankit Maini (Veira Group), Mahavir Lunawat (Pantomath Group) and leaders from Quality Power, Annex Infotechnologies, among others. The agenda featured engaging sessions like “Dhandha Through Generations”, “Bina Byaj Ka Paisa” and “Maximising You: From Capital to Compounding.”

The event culminated with a session on “The Vault”, offering a glimpse into Pantomath’s exclusive capital and collaboration ecosystem. “This is more than a forum—it’s a trusted ecosystem where India’s brightest business minds gather beyond transactions,” said Mahavir Lunawat, MD, Pantomath Capital.

Boasting Rs 2 lakh crores in combined business valuation and over 500 years of collective experience, the forum proved to be a powerful platform for growth-driven entrepreneurs. The evening concluded with a networking cocktail dinner, reinforcing Pantomath’s message—Why be the shark, when we are the ocean.