A business networking group hosted the Indian Consul General at a special celebration in Bolton.

The Saffron Group’s ‘Taste of India’ dinner at the Holiday Inn was attended by 140 guests from across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The event was supported by headline sponsors Tyreoo and Bolton Holiday Inn. 

Indian Consul General, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan had travelled from Birmingham was joined by the leader of council, Cllr Nick Peel and Miranda Barker OBE, CEO of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.

Guest speakers included the Saffron ambassadors Iain Round and Khalid Saifullah. A specially prepared vegetarian menu, with servings placed in traditional ‘thalis’ was provided by the award-winning Lily’s Restaurant.

Bipin Patel from the Saffron Group said: “The ‘Taste of India’ event was more than just a culinary delight; it was an opportunity to experience, share, and honour the steps taken by others who have paved the way for our success and that of others.

We believe many people from all faiths and communities silently contribute to the values that The Saffron Group has adopted. Our ambassadors bring something of real value to The Saffron Group.”

He added: “Their contributions extend beyond incredible business achievements to embodying a sincere purpose of doing the right thing for the right people in a fair and transparent manner.

The fact is, these individuals already exist, and our goal is to bring them together to see if we can do more collectively for each other and the region.”