Cyient’s Founder Chairman Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy Conferred the “Living Legend Award” by Geospatial World

Honoured for shaping India’s geospatial trajectory and placing India on the global R&D map through geospatial innovation

Hyderabad, India, January 14, 2026: Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, proudly announced that its Founder Chairman, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, has been conferred the Living Legend Award by Geospatial World, one of the world’s leading geospatial knowledge organisations. The award recognises Dr. Reddy’s pioneering leadership and lifetime contribution to advancing the geospatial industry in India and globally.

The Living Legend Award is bestowed upon distinguished visionaries who have significantly shaped the global geospatial sector through transformative innovation, sustained leadership, and enduring impact. Dr. Reddy was honoured during the 25th edition of GeoSmart India, a milestone event that celebrates the evolution and maturity of India’s geospatial ecosystem and acknowledges the individuals who have played foundational roles in strengthening it.

Over the decades, Dr. Reddy has built Cyient from modest beginnings into one of India’s largest and most globally respected geospatial and engineering organisations. His entrepreneurial vision and consistent focus on innovation have significantly contributed to India's growth in geospatial capabilities, positioning the country as a key global hub for engineering and R&D services.

Beyond business, Dr. Reddy has also been widely recognised for nurturing next-generation leadership at Cyient and for his active mentoring across Indian education institutions, start-up ecosystems, and industry platforms. He has proactively engaged with government and national initiatives spanning education, the IT and engineering industries, and societal development—contributing to India’s broader development agenda.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman, Cyient, said: “I am deeply honoured to receive the Living Legend Award from Geospatial World. The geospatial industry has played a transformative role in shaping our understanding of and building a better world, and I am proud to have contributed to India’s journey in this space. This recognition belongs as much to the many talented teams and collaborators I have worked with over the years, and it strengthens my commitment to mentoring the next-generation and enabling innovation that benefits society.”

Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World, said, “Dr BVR Mohan Reddy has been a founding pillar of the geospatial industry in India. His entrepreneurial instincts, resilient determination, methodological approach, collaborative partnership, and enabling leadership have been the hallmarks of his professional journey. Dr Reddy’s exemplary commitment to national development continues to reflect in his efforts towards education, innovation, societal development, and public policy initiatives, nurturing the next-generation for a better tomorrow.”

A knowledge organisation with a global presence, Geospatial World has been instrumental in strengthening geospatial ecosystems at the business, national, regional, and global levels for over 25 years. Pursuing its vision of “Making a Difference through Geospatial Knowledge in the World Economy and Society,” Geospatial World continues to advance sustainability and growth through its Consulting and Events divisions.

Cyient's Utilities & Spatial Intelligence (USI) business combines 35+ years of geospatial expertise with deep utility operations knowledge to transform complex spatial data into real-time, decision-ready intelligence. Through advanced GIS, AI/ML, and digital platforms, it enables enterprises and governments to modernize asset and network management. 

About Cyient
Cyient (Estd: 1991, NSE: CYIENT) delivers intelligent engineering solutions across products, plants, and networks for over 300 global customers, including 30% of the top 100 global innovators. As a company, Cyient is committed to designing a culturally inclusive, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable tomorrow together with our stakeholders.

For more information, please visit www.cyient.com
Follow news about the company at @Cyient