Pune (Maharashtra) | The Industry Bhushan Award (2025) ceremony, hosted by Devidas Group of Companies, took place in the suburban area of Bhosari in Pune. The event saw over 40 entrepreneurs from across the country being honored by renowned actress Sonali Kulkarni, with Bollywood actor Ali Khan and famous music composer Dilip Sen also in attendance.
Following the grand event, Devidas Shravan Naikre, the founder and director of Devidas Group of Companies, became a hot topic of discussion. Devidas Group is a diversified corporation, encompassing ventures such as Citydhan Capital, Napar Shop, Vedant Training Academy, S.M. Services, D.K. Foundation, Devidas Publications, All-In-One Services, Digital Shop, Institute of Business Management, and Devidas Career Training Institute. Each of these ventures offers distinct services and solutions to the public.
Devidas Shravan Naikre is not only an entrepreneur but also India’s first spiritual business coach and mind trainer. He has written 12 motivational books on the subject of 'Courage' in both English and Hindi, guiding thousands of young people and entrepreneurs towards self-development and success. Over his 17-year career, he gained business knowledge, mind training, and spiritual wisdom from five mentors, and based on this vast experience, he coaches entrepreneurs in Maharashtra to achieve success in their businesses. His unique coaching approach empowers entrepreneurs mentally while teaching them business operations and systems.
Apart from his business acumen, Naikre is deeply involved in social service and participates actively in educational, health, and empowerment initiatives. His mission is to make society better through knowledge-sharing, promoting self-reliance, and strengthening the spirit of service.
Devidas Shravan Naikre believes that true success is not just about earning money but about maintaining inner peace and clarity of thought. With the right guidance and positive thinking, anyone can transform from ordinary to extraordinary. He has received over 30 national awards, including Young Entrepreneur 2022, Maharashtra Business Icon Award 2023, Inspiring Leader Award 2023, Pune Entrepreneur, and Shri Mahatma Gandhi National Honor Award 2023.
According to Naikre, overcoming mental barriers related to business and financial success is crucial for Indian entrepreneurs. Developing a business mindset requires proper guidance, including a balanced mix of resilience, versatility, and determination. Devidas Group of Companies has set an ambitious goal to create 5,000 strong entrepreneurs in India by 2028.