P.C. Chandra Group Gives Javed Akhtar ₹20L

P.C. Chandra Group presented the 33rd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar to poet‑lyricist Javed Akhtar at a ceremony in Kolkata on May 4, 2026.
The award includes a tax‑free honorarium of ₹20 lakhs and continues a tradition of honoring national icons since 1993.
P.C. Chandra Group, an 85‑year‑old conglomerate with 75+ jewellery showrooms, operates across adhesives, chemicals, hospitality, software, real estate and more.
CSR initiatives highlighted include J.L. Chandra Merit Scholarship, J.N. Chandra Anuprerna, Gyandhara, Neem Banani and #StopTheDrop programmes.