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ENTERPRISE & LEADERSHIP AWARD 2025 BY OUTLOOK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

ENTERPRISE & LEADERSHIP AWARD 2025 Outlook Business Spotlight Chaitanya V Cotha Founder – crash.club Honoured for pioneering Affordable Luxury Jewellery, setting new benchmarks in design innovation, brand experience, and the future of modern jewellery retail.

ET Edge 40 under 40

ET Edge honours Chaitanya V. Cotha, Executive Director, C. Krishniah Chetty, as one of South India’s 40 Under 40 leaders — celebrating a new era of jewellery excellence driven by creativity, ambition, and a legacy-building vision.

JEA awards - JAS SHOW JAIPUR

C. Krishniah Chetty proudly celebrates a landmark year of creative excellence and innovation in 2024, earning top honours across prestigious jewellery platforms as a winner. The accolades include: • JCK Design Awards – Best Price Point, Influencers Choice Winner • JCK Design Awards – Best Statement Piece, Influencers Choice Winner • JEA Awards – JAS Show Jaipur – Gemfields Coloured Stone Earring Winner • National Jewellery Awards – Jewellery Innovation Excellence Award Winner • IJ Design Awards – JJS – Pret Jewellery of the Year Winner.

NATIONAL JEWELLERY AWARDS

C. Krishniah Chetty continues to shine as a beacon of bridal design excellence in 2024, earning prestigious industry recognition as a winner for exceptional craftsmanship and innovation. The accolades include: • Retail Jeweller India Awards – Bridal Diamond Jewellery of the Year Winner • Retail Jeweller India Awards – Bridal Gold Jewellery of the Year Winner • National Jewellery Awards – Bride’s Pride (Gold Bridal Jewellery of the Year) Winner.

Design Awards 2023

C. Krishniah Chetty celebrates a remarkable triple victory on the global jewellery stage, winning the Bridal Ensemble Jewellery of the Year at the Retail Jeweller India Awards, the Best Necklace Design title at the IJ Design Awards (JJS), and the Wedding Day Pearls Category at the prestigious CPAA International Pearl Design Competition, a powerful testament to the brand’s design excellence, craftsmanship, and leadership in fine jewellery.

Design Awards in 2023

In 2023, our design excellence was recognised on the global stage as we proudly emerged winners of the IGI Expressions Award in the Statement Piece Category – CAD, the prestigious JCK Design Awards for Best Statement Jewellery, and the CPAA IPDC International Pearl Design Competition Fashion Award — a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and visionary jewellery design.

INDIA'S COOLEST STORE AWARD & NJA Awards

C. Krishniah Chetty’s Crystal Museum Salon was honoured with India’s Coolest Store Award by HRD Antwerp and also emerged as the Winner at the NJA Awards for Best CAD Design, marking a proud recognition of innovation, creativity, and excellence in jewellery design and retail experience.

INDIA'S COOLEST STORE AWARD & NJA Awards

C. Krishniah Chetty earned national acclaim with the India’s Coolest Store Award (HRD Antwerp) – Samaritan of the Year and was further honoured at the NJA Awards for excellence in CSR, celebrating a powerful commitment to both innovation and social responsibility.

JEA Jewellery Eminance Awards & International Pearl Design Competition

C. Krishniah Chetty triumphs on the global stage, winning the JEA Jewellery Eminance Award for Best Necklace Design and earning top honours at the International Pearl Design Competition with the prestigious President’s Trophy and Wedding Day Pearls — a shining celebration of artistry, innovation, and timeless elegance.

Design Awards

C. Krishniah Chetty commands the global design stage with a constellation of honours — triumphing at the JCK Design Awards for Best Bridal Design (Morganite Earring), earning national acclaim for Gold Bridal Jewellery of the Year, and securing dual victories for Best Coloured Gemstone Earrings at the Retail Jeweller India Awards and Retail Jewellers Guild Awards — an extraordinary testament to the house’s unrivalled artistry and gemstone excellence.

JCK Awards for Design, WORLD HRD CONGRESS & 13th ASIA PACIFIC HRM CONGRESS

C. Krishniah Chetty Group has been honoured on prestigious national and international platforms, reflecting excellence in both fine jewellery craftsmanship and organizational leadership, including being named Winner of the JCK Award for Tanzanite Jewellery, global recognition for exceptional design innovation, alongside accolades at the World HRD Congress under the distinguished title of “100 HR Super Achievers (India)”, where the award was conferred to Col. Vijendra Kadyan, HR Head — Chief Administration & Facility, and further recognition at the 13th Asia Pacific HRM Congress as recipient of the Best Employer Brand Award 2018, reaffirming the group’s commitment to excellence in people, culture, and leadership.

DESIGN AWARDS

C. Krishniah Chetty celebrates a distinguished victory at the 13th Retail Jeweller India Awards, proudly winning the prestigious Design Award for 9-5 Jewellery of the Year, a recognition that honours the brand’s excellence in innovation, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, reaffirming its position as a leader in fine jewellery artistry.

Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Honoris Causa) & CIAC Doctor of Excellence Conferred to Dr. C. Vinod Hayagriv

Dr. C. Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director & Director, C. Krishniah Chetty Group, has been conferred with the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Honoris Causa) by Keisie International University, South Korea, in recognition of his visionary leadership and excellence in business. He is further honoured with the distinguished title of Doctor of Excellence (Honoris Causa) by CIAC, celebrating his enduring contribution to industry, innovation, and global standards of professional achievement.

World Marketing Congress & CIMA 2010

C. Krishniah Chetty is honoured with multiple prestigious international recognitions, celebrating excellence in design, leadership, and marketing within the jewellery industry. The brand proudly received the Gold Jewellery of the Year title as a Winner at the Retail Jeweller Awards, alongside global acclaim at the World Marketing Congress as one of the Most Talented Jewellery Marketing Professionals. Further strengthening its legacy of leadership, C. Krishniah Chetty was also recognised at CIMA 2010 with the distinction of Most Influential CFO — a testament to visionary financial stewardship and industry impact.