The record-setting journey began with the formal inauguration of the Chrysalis SME League on 3 February 2026 at Bavdhan, Pune, signalling the commencement of what would become the largest box cricket tournament ever conducted.

The league brought together 66 teams, each comprising 11 unique players, with a total participation of 726 employees. What truly set this initiative apart was its composition – every team consisted entirely of employees from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Collectively, the tournament represented 30+ industries across Pune, Mumbai, and surrounding regions, celebrating the people who form the true backbone of India’s economy.

Founded in 2012, the Chrysalis Entrepreneur Forum has grown from a close-knit group of 15 entrepreneurs into a thriving community of over 1,500 entrepreneurs across diverse industries. The forum is chaired by Manish Gupta, whose vision has consistently translated bold ideas into large-scale movements that unite entrepreneurs and their teams.

Under Mr. Gupta’s leadership, this milestone marks CEF’s third world record. The forum earlier achieved a Limca Book of Records recognition in Skydiving (2014) and a Guinness World Records title in Scuba Diving. The Chrysalis SME League is CEF’s first land-based Guinness World Record, using box cricket as a powerful unifying platform to create collective impact.

The Guinness World Record certificate was awarded by Mr. Pravin Patel, Senior Official Adjudicator from Guinness World Records and a retired engineer from the Royal British Air Force, after rigorous scrutiny of the entire tournament. The Guinness guidelines laid down for the record were extremely stringent, and the forum adhered to them with uncompromising discipline.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Patel said: “The Forum has shown great discipline and enthusiasm in conducting a tournament of this scale. The minimum requirement for this world record is 500 participants, and the forum has successfully achieved it with 726. Guinness World Records exists to felicitate outstanding human effort, and this tournament is a true showcase of that—mobilising more than 75 organisations, 726 participants, and 135 matches played over 13 days from morning till late night. Indeed, a herculean task undertaken by the Chrysalis Entrepreneur Forum.”

The Guinness certificate was received by Manish Gupta, Chairman – Chrysalis Entrepreneur Forum, along with Rachna Gupta (Founder) and Vidisha Kukreja, Vice President. Chrysalis Business Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Beyond the record, the Chrysalis SME League served as a powerful platform for team bonding and organisational culture building. It offered employees a moment to recognise and feel grateful that their entrepreneurs and business leaders are investing in them—not just through resources, but through time, trust, and shared experiences.

The core objective of this world record attempt was to celebrate employees and strengthen organisational culture, using sport as a medium to build connection, energy, and team spirit beyond the workplace.

Reaffirming its belief that entrepreneurship is a key driver of societal progress, the Chrysalis Entrepreneur Forum proudly reiterated its motto: “It’s Great to Be an Entrepreneur.”

The successful completion of this historic record stands as a moment of pride for all participants—many of whom will forever carry the distinction of being part of a Guinness World Record—made possible through Mr. Gupta’s vision and the collective commitment of entrepreneurs who chose to invest in their teams.

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PUNE: India’s No. 1 tractor export brand Sonalika Tractors has strengthened its global supremacy as the company’s Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors Ltd, has entered the Guinness World Records for achieving the largest-ever tractor deliveries in a single day. This extraordinary feat of 350 tractor deliveries was recorded in just 4 hours during a grand ceremony recently at Dinajpur, Bangladesh, which was organised under the theme “Sonalikar Bisshojoy”, marking a celebration of progress, productivity, and partnership.

Sharing his thoughts on this achievement, Dr. Deepak Mittal, Managing Director, International Tractors Limited, said, “Sonalika’s legacy is powered by a strong belief that India’s excellence can inspire the world, and therefore every Sonalika tractor embodies India’s frugal engineering expertise and the unstoppable spirit of the brand that powers millions of dreams globally. This new Guinness World Record achieved by our Bangladesh distributor, ACI Motors, is our tribute to every farmer and every partner who has believed in our journey. Every member of the Sonalika family is filled with pride today, as we reaffirm our mission to empower farmers across the world.”

Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Saxena, Director and CEO – International Business, International Tractors Limited, said, “The new Guinness World Record of the largest ever delivery in an event achieved by our distributor ACI Motors Ltd. in Bangladesh reflects how trust, customer centricity, and purpose come together to create impact. For Sonalika, transformation means uplifting every farmer, every partner, and every community we serve with Indian innovation. Our journey from Indian soil to the world stage is powered by our values and the promise to continue transforming agriculture with innovation that respects every farmer.”

Over the past 18 years of partnership with ACI Motors Ltd, Sonalika Tractors has consistently strengthened its leadership position in Bangladesh through its heavy-duty tractors. The company has strongly held the No. 1 tractor brand position in Bangladesh for more than 5 years now and commands more than 50% market share in the country’s tractor segment. Sonalika exports its heavy-duty tractors in the range of 30-75 HP to Bangladesh, which are customised as per the country’s farmers’ crop and soil needs. Every Sonalika tractor is made at the World’s largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant of the company at Hoshiarpur, Punjab, which rolls out a new heavy-duty tractor in 2 minutes with the highest quality standards. Sonalika continues to set benchmarks that inspire confidence, transform possibilities, and position India’s excellence on the global map of innovation.

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