India, Jan. 30 -- Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to trade and industry.

Bhattacharya, a former Chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI), has played a pivotal role in transforming India's banking sector and advancing digital innovation in the enterprise technology space. Under her leadership, Salesforce India has strengthened its position as a key player in digital transformation, driving growth and innovation across industries.

Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce, hailed the recognition as a reflection of India's rising influence on the global stage.

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