He is also a recipient of numerous Indian and Global awards and commendations for his social involvement.
An articulate writer, he has authored an award-winning book titled ‘The Comeback’ which entails the turnaround of business from bankruptcy.
His second book, ‘Polar Trek’ is a travelogue of his Arctic and Antarctica expeditions that signify his passion for traveling and story-telling. This book won an award as the ‘best book’ by Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad.
He is also a culture and sports enthusiast and has been the President of the Citizen’s Culture Club, Pune as well as the President of the Cricket Club of Pune. Apart from his fondness for tennis and cricket, he loves adventure sports and is an ardent explorer and traveler having visited almost 100 countries.