Heritage Foods, a prominent Indian dairy brand, has been awarded the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2025. This prestigious award, instituted by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, recognizes Heritage Foods’ exceptional corporate governance practices. A distinguished jury, chaired by former Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice Uday U. Lalit, selected Heritage Foods for this honor after the company demonstrated exemplary governance standards across its operations.
The Golden Peacock Award is a highly respected recognition of corporate excellence, both locally and globally. Heritage Foods joins an elite group of organizations that have received this award, which is considered a hallmark of corporate excellence. According to N. Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, this award validates the company’s founding philosophy of conducting business with integrity and creating shared value for all stakeholders.
Heritage Foods has built its reputation over three decades on the principles of transparency, ethical practices, and empowering farmers who are the backbone of its enterprise. The company remains committed to its mission of providing fresh, healthy products to every home while uplifting the farming community. This award reinforces the company’s belief that operating with a governance-first mindset and maintaining a strong moral compass leads to sustainable growth and stakeholder trust.
The Golden Peacock Awards, established in 1991, have a transparent evaluation process and clear criteria, making them one of the most respected business honors globally. Heritage Foods will receive the award trophy and certificate at a ceremony on November 4, 2025, in London, during the IOD India’s 2025 Annual London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability. This recognition enhances Heritage Foods’ brand image, employee morale, and validates its commitment to ethical business practices and stakeholder value creation, solidifying its position as a leader in corporate governance within India’s dairy and FMCG sector.