Yes Bank Leads S&P Global Sustainability Rankings 2025
For the third consecutive year, Yes Bank has been recognized as India’s highest-rated bank in sustainability, according to the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024 and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Achieving a CSA score of 72/100, it remains the only Indian bank included.
Jay Shah, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been honored with the prestigious Icon of Excellence award at the 14th Edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA 2025). This award recognizes his outstanding contributions to cricket administration, his efforts to bring new ideas into the game, and his role in making cricket more inclusive and competitive worldwide.
Jay Shah, the Youngest Chairman of the ICC
At just 36 years old, Jay Shah became the youngest chairman of the ICC in history. He has worked hard to make cricket more popular across the world, ensuring its financial stability and introducing changes that benefit players, teams and fans. His smart decision-making and modern approach have helped cricket grow to new heights.
Jay Shah’s Journey from BCCI to ICC
Jay Shah started his career in cricket administration as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). During his time at BCCI, he introduced several big reforms, including:
Launching the Women’s Premier League (IPL), which boosted women’s cricket.
Implementing pay parity, ensuring equal match fees for men and women cricketers.
Improving domestic cricket infrastructure in India.
Modernizing the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to provide world-class training for players.
His leadership and dedication helped Indian cricket grow, paving the way for his appointment as ICC chairman. Now, he is focused on making cricket more popular globally and building strong international partnerships.
Icon of Excellence Award Winner
Jay Shah received the Icon of Excellence Award at a grand event held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The award was presented by Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico Limited, and KVS Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank. Many important leaders from different industries attended the event, celebrating individuals who have made a big impact in their fields.
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