Hyderabad: Dr Raj P Narayanam, Founder and Executive Chairman of Zaggle, has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year 2024-25 by the Hyderabad Management Association (HMA).
The accolade highlights Dr. Raj’s transformative impact on India’s fintech landscape through innovative leadership, strategic vision, and sustained business excellence.
The prestigious award was presented during the 52nd Annual HMA Awards ceremony at Marigold Hotel, Hyderabad.
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Dr Raj P Narayanam was selected after a rigorous evaluation by an independent jury consisting of notable personalities including retired judge K Vijaya Lakshmi, Prof S Sreenivasa Murthy (Director, IPE), V N Vishnu (IAS, Retd.), and Prakash Chandra Baror (GM, SBI), who unanimously recognized Dr. Raj’s outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.
Expressing his appreciation, Dr Raj P Narayanam said: “It’s a great honor to receive the Entrepreneur of the Year award from HMA. This is a testament to the relentless dedication of the Zaggle team and our shared commitment to innovation in the SaaS and FinTech sectors. This recognition strengthens our resolve to push boundaries and contribute to India’s digital transformation.”
Founded in 1964, HMA is a premier institution promoting managerial excellence in India. The Entrepreneur of the Year category celebrates exceptional leadership in innovation, growth, and social impact. Dr. Raj joins a legacy of awardees that includes Dr Manne Satyanarayana Reddy (MSN Group), V Venkatram (SeedWorks International), and A Sridhar Reddy (Esennar Transformers).
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Dr Raj P Narayanam Redefines Enterprise Spending and Compliance Systems
Dr. Raj brings over two decades of expertise in global finance and technology and has been instrumental in redefining enterprise spending and compliance systems. His leadership has earned widespread recognition, including the Hurun Industry Achievement Award 2024 for Financial Solutions and the FinTech Leader of the Year titles from Bharat FinTech Summit and Business World.
With this latest recognition, Dr Raj P Narayanam further solidifies his standing as one of India’s most impactful fintech entrepreneurs, shaping the future of digital financial services through innovation, integrity, and inclusive growth.
