Kolkata, 11th May 2025: The prestigious 32nd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar was conferred upon tennis legend Leander Paes at a grand ceremony held on Sunday at the Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, the award recognises exceptional achievements across diverse fields and honours the legacy of its visionary founder, Purna Chandra Chandra.
The Puraskaar, carrying a tax-free honorarium of ₹20 lakhs, is among the most respected honours and is awarded annually on the founder’s birth anniversary. Since its inception in 1993, it has celebrated national icons including Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, Noble Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Ji, Veteran Singer Smt Asha Bhosle, Dr. Devi Shetty, Kapil Dev, Ustad Umzad Ali Khan, Smt Marry Kom, Shri. Somanath S, among others.
This year’s recipient, Leander Paes, is a global ambassador of Indian tennis with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic bronze to his name. His relentless pursuit of excellence perfectly embodies the spirit of the award.
Speaking at the occasion, Uday Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, said, “It is our privilege to honor Leander Paes for his unmatched contributions to sport. The P.C. Chandra Puraskaar is a tribute to those who inspire greatness, and this evening stands as a reflection of our founding values.”
The evening also saw the presence of Chief Guest Swami Suvirananda of Ramakrishna Mission, Arun Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Group; Uday Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers; and Abhijit Laha, Director of Chandra’s Green Projects Ltd., along with members of the media, special guests, and valued customers, whose continued support remains the cornerstone of the Group’s success.
