(From right) S.B. Mathur, Secretary General, Life Insurance Council;
Anil Khandelwal, former Chairman & MD, Bank of Baroda; G. Sethu, Director, National Institute of Securities Markets; Arun Thukral, Managing Director, Credit Information Bureau (India); R.H. Patil, Chairman,
The Clearing Corporation of India; Udayan Ray, Editor, Outlook Money
and Pankaj Anup Toppo, Associate Editor, Outlook Money
The final selection of the winners across award categories is finally over and the jury’s approval is in
R.H. Patil, Chairman, The Clearing Corporation of India
If we come with a lot of the homework done, then maybe the whole awards process would have been much simpler and easier. Meetings can be very productive if we come well prepared for it
S.B. Mathur, Secretary General, Life Insurance Council
I have seen a distinct improvement in the whole process compared to last year. The process is now more scientific and transparent. Various parameters have been widened to include all factors
Arun Thukral, Managing Director, Credit Information Bureau (India)
We need to do a little more homework. We are doing a lot of hard work in analysis but we should narrow this down and look at the broader picture also. The perceptions should be looked at apart from data
Anil Khandelwal, Former Chairman & MD, Bank of Baroda
I was happy to contribute my views. It’s a process that needs continuous renewal, but I am happy about the rigour that the process has undergone and learnings from contributions by other jury members
G. Sethu, Director, National Institute of Securities Markets
The team has worked hard, collecting data and working on it. However, I feel a customer survey can be added as it will add to the credibility. Some amount of intangibles could also be captured
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The journey that started in May 2009 has almost ended. The second jury meeting was held on 6 October in Mumbai. Tentative sub-weights were assigned for all categories to get an idea of the winners. In the meeting, the members discussed the sub-weights and the results. In most cases the jury endorsed the findings.
In the Best Bank award category, however, a few changes were suggested, which were carried out and the selection was sent back for approval. Winners were finalised in a teleconference later.
As Ravi Narain, managing director and CEO, National Stock Exchange of India, could not attend, the final list of winners was sent to him.
Now, it’s over to the awards night—28 October in Mumbai. Preparations are on.
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