Lucknow: Sharad Singh, Secretary & CEO of the SMS Group of Institutions, was honoured with the Special Honor Award at the 10th Banking Leadership Summit & Awards 2025 held today at Hotel Taj, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
The award was presented by Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The recognition celebrates Singh’s exemplary leadership, his role in transforming institutional frameworks, and his outstanding contributions to the field of education.
The prestigious summit, organised by the Indian Investors Federation, brought together leading figures from the banking, financial, industry, and education sectors. The gathering highlighted individuals and institutions whose work has created meaningful impact and driven transformative progress.

Expressing gratitude upon receiving the honour, Sharad Singh credited the collective efforts of the SMS Group. “The unwavering support of the entire SMS family has always inspired and strengthened me. This recognition motivates us further to continue our mission of empowering youth and contributing to the nation’s development,” he said.
Singh also reaffirmed his commitment to advancing educational initiatives that nurture future-ready talent and support India’s growing aspirations on the global stage. The award marks another milestone for the SMS Group of Institutions as it continues to play a key role in shaping quality education and institutional excellence.
