Trailblazer in Investigations: Awarded by The MoS, Ministry of Home Affairs, 2014

Mr. Naman Jain Honoured with ‘Investigation Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award at a National Leadership Summit

In a moment of great pride and national recognition, Mr. Naman Jain, the Managing Director of Sleuths India, was honoured with the distinguished title of ‘Investigation Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2014, conferred by Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, the then Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Home Affairs, during the 9th Security Skills & Leadership Summit, held at PHD Chambers of Commerce, New Delhi, on 12th & 13th December 2014.

This high-status award came just two years after Mr. Jain was conferred the ‘Young Investigation Entrepreneur Award’ by the President of India (2012), thereby marking another major milestone in his journey of transforming Sleuths India into a nationally trusted and performance-driven investigation agency. The 2014 recognition celebrated not only his individual excellence but also the growing footprint and credibility of Sleuths India in India’s evolving security landscape.

Awarded for Demonstrating Vision, Growth, and Leadership

The award was the result of a highly competitive selection process, involving over 3,000 private detective and security agencies from across the country. A panel of distinguished jurists, comprising senior IAS and IPS officers, assessed nominees against a wide array of parameters:
- Sustained growth and revenue expansion
- National-level operational scale
- Market reputation and client confidence
- Success in executing sensitive and high-profile investigations
- Team strength, ethical compliance, and employee satisfaction
- Overall contributions to the professionalization of the investigation industry

While the award was conferred in the presence of the MoS, Ministry of Home Affairs, it was formally facilitated by the Association of Professional Detectives and Investigators (APDI)—a leading national body that represents professional private investigators in India.

Conferred at a National Summit in Presence of Eminent Personalities

The award was presented at the 9th Security Skills & Leadership Summit – 2014, one of India’s most prestigious industry platforms, celebrating excellence in private security, risk management, and investigations. The summit was:
- Presided over by: Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, MoS, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Memento of Appreciation presented by: Shri Shivraj V. Patil, Governor of Punjab and Former Union Home Minister

This momentous event was graced by an elite list of national dignitaries and policy leaders, including:
- Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy
- Shri Jual Oram
- Shri V. Vumlunmang (IAS)
- Shri R.K. Sinha
- Shri B.S. Sial (IPS)
- Shri Ramesh Sharma (IPS)
- Maharaja Bhanu Prakash Singhv
- Shri O.P. Sharma

Also present were senior professionals and security experts including Amar Pandey (IPS), N.C. Padhi (IPS), Shri Joginder Singh, Shri C. Pal Singh (IPS), and K.S. Ramasubban. With over 500 industry leaders in attendance, this summit was one of the most prominent gatherings of India’s investigative and security ecosystem.

CA Testament to Strategic Growth and Industry Transformation

This award was a celebration of Mr. Naman Jain’s consistent drive to elevate the standards of private investigation in India. Known for his vision, discipline, and forward-thinking leadership, Mr. Jain transformed Sleuths India from a niche operation into a nationally respected investigative powerhouse.

By 2014, the agency had expanded to 11 fully functional branch offices across India’s major cities including: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and others.

Backed by a team of highly skilled professionals—many of whom are retired officers from IB, RAW, Police, and Armed Forces—Sleuths India gained a reputation for handling complex, sensitive, and high-stakes cases with utmost precision and confidentiality.

The company’s achievements also included:
- A rapid and sustainable increase in revenue
- Deployment of state-of-the-art surveillance and digital tools
- Strategic handling of high-profile and public-interest cases
- A near-perfect client satisfaction track record

This award, thus, recognised not only Mr. Jain’s leadership but also Sleuths India’s role in shaping a more structured, credible, and respected private investigation industry in India.

Celebrated by Peers, Applauded by the Nation

As Mr. Naman Jain’s name was announced in the summit’s hall, the audience erupted in applause, acknowledging the legacy he had already built. The Sleuths India team, in attendance, shared the pride of the moment as their Managing Director took to the stage to receive the award—a moment that symbolised years of perseverance, transformation, and impact.

His confident presence on stage was not just an individual triumph but a collective celebration of an agency that has redefined the investigative services landscape in India.

Celebrated by Peers, Applauded by the Nation

Conclusion

The ‘Investigation Entrepreneur of the Year Award – 2014’, conferred through the MoS, Ministry of Home Affairs, and facilitated by APDI, remains a defining accolade in Sleuths India’s celebrated journey. It stands as a powerful symbol of our leadership, performance, ethics, and relentless commitment to uncovering the truth with discretion and diligence.

As we continue to grow under the guidance of Mr. Naman Jain, this honour fuels our passion to set even higher benchmarks in private investigations—always upholding trust, excellence, and the highest standards of professionalism.