Motherson's Vivek Chaand Sehgal is EY Entrepreneur of 2016

New Delhi [India], Feb. 25 (ANI): Vivek Chaand Sehgal, chairman of the Motherson Sumi Systems Limited (MSSL), has recently been named the EY Entrepreneur of 2016 for its outstanding contribution in the world of entrepreneurship. Sehgal will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from June 7 to 11 where he will compete with business leaders from around the world. The awards were presented by Power Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman. Nandan Nilekani, co-founder, Infosys, was also honoured with the lifetime achievement award for his invaluable contribution to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) - the Aadhaar initiative, which is a pioneering citizen identification program, unparalleled in scope and scale worldwide. Here is the complete list of other winners at EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 - Business Transformation: Dr Abhay Firodia, Chairman, Force Motors Consumer Products and Retail: Chandubhai Virani, Whole time Director, Balaji Wafers Entrepreneurial CEO: Uday Shankar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Star India Financial Services: Vishwavir Ahuja, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, RBL Bank Life Sciences & Healthcare: Samprada Singh and Basudeo Narain Singh, Chairman Emeritus, and Executive Chairman, Alkem Laboratories Manufacturing: Hari Mohan Bangur, Managing Director, Shree Cement Real Estate and Infrastructure: Vikas Oberoi, Chairman and Managing Director, Oberoi Realty Services: R Dinesh, Managing Director, TVS Logistics Services Start-up: Darshan Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Vini Cosmetics Chairman of EY India Rajiv Memani says, "Each of our winners this year have taken forward their unique ideas with unwavering determination in the face of adversity. They have taken bold risks and transformed into leading players in their respective industries. Even in a challenging and disruptive business environment, these visionary entrepreneurs are continuously creating value, generating jobs and contributing to building a better working world." The Entrepreneur of The Year is the only business award to be based on self-nomination and it is now in its 18th year in India. (ANI)