The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 that aims to provide a platform for Indians living in India and abroad to connect and improve their businesses. Since its inception, NRI has been honouring individuals and organizations and/or businesses that have done commendable work in their field through various awards.

For this year, Ylias Akbaraly received the NRI Award of the Year. This award was presented to him by the Secretary General of the NRI, Manu JAGMOHAAN SINGH, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, former French Prime Minister.