US Senator Hillary Clinton to honour Jignesh Shah of MCX

Mumbai, Nov 8 (UNI) Mr Jignesh Shah, CMD of Financial Technologies and MD and CEO of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be honoured with the US-India Business Leadership Award (2005-2006) on November 15, by U S Senator Hillary Clinton.

Mr Shah (39) is being honoured with the award for his outstanding contributions as a entrepreneur in recognition to his pioneering efforts at integrating rural India with the global markets, and for being catalyst in promoting closer business ties between the two countries.

The event, organised by US Indian Political Action Committee (USINPAC) and US-India Business Alliance (USIBA) will be held at the Senate Office Building, Washington DC, in the presence of notable business and political dignitaries, said a statement issued by Financial Technologies here.

The function will begin with an introduction by Mr Sanjay Puri, USINPAC Chairman and USIBA CEO. This will be followed by a keynote address by US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mr Shah will also have a private meeting with Ms Clinton later.

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