Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, has been conferred the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025 by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India. IOD India presented the award at the 2025 Annual London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability – Global Business Meet.
The recognition underlines Blue Dart’s efforts to strengthen its corporate governance framework and embed the principles of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct across the organisation. A robust legal and compliance architecture, led by Tushar Gunderia, Head – Legal & Compliance and Company Secretary, has been instrumental in aligning the company’s practices with an evolving regulatory environment while protecting the interests of stakeholders.
The distinguished guests gathered to present the award, including:
- Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India
- Sir Chris Bryant, MP, the Hon’ble Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Government of the United Kingdom
- His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, IFS, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
- Mr Chanchal Kumar, IAS, the Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India
- Baroness Verma, the Global Chair of the Advisory Council at the Institute of Directors (IOD) in India, a Member of the House of Lords, and the former Minister for International Development and Energy & Climate Change in the Government of the United Kingdom.
Commenting on the recognition, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “Good governance sits at the core of our licence to operate and grow. The Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance is a valued acknowledgement of our commitment to strong governance, compliance and legal standards that support our business and build long-term trust with customers, investors, regulators and partners.”
This accolade further reinforces Blue Dart’s position as a trusted leader in the logistics sector, combining operational excellence and innovation with a strong foundation of ethical and legal practices.
Source – sarkaritel.com
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