Heritage Foods Wins Golden Peacock Award 2025

Current Context: The Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025 was presented at the Institute of Directors (IOD) India London Global Convention held from 4–7 November 2025 in the UK.

• Heritage Foods Limited (HFL) became the only Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company among 11 national winners.
• Its Vice Chairperson & Managing Director (MD), Nara Bhuvaneswari (NB), was also honoured as a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
• The award was decided through a three‑tier evaluation process, chaired by Justice Uday Umesh Lalit (UUL), former Chief Justice of India (CJI).
• This recognition highlights Heritage Foods’ commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and sustainability.

Question:

Q.1 Which company became the only Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company to win the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025?
a) Heritage Foods Limited
b) Hindustan Unilever Limited
c) ITC Limited
d) Britannia Industries Limited

Answer: a) Heritage Foods Limited (HFL) became the only Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company among 11 national winners.