For more than six decades, MCA has built chess in Maharashtra from school classrooms to international title norms. Our sponsors put their name at the centre of that story.
Title sponsor of the Maharashtra State age-group selection championships
h2e Power Systems is the title sponsor of the 2026 Maharashtra State Under 7, Under 9, Under 13 and Under 19 Open & Girls Selection Chess Championships.
India's first fully developed integrated township, Pune
Aniruddha Deshpande — Secretary, MCA Sponsorship Committee
Since its inception in 1996, the communities developed by the company's founder and Managing Director Aniruddha Deshpande have consistently outpaced the expectations of the marketplace.
Over the past 10 years, City Group has built a reputation for impeccable design detail and skilled construction practices. Conceived as India's 1st fully developed integrated township, Amanora Park Town was also the first Smart City of its kind in the country, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, smart technology, international architectural design and comprehensive social amenities including fire stations, schools and hospitals.
Dairy pioneers from Bhilawadi, Sangli, since 1939
Chitale Dairy was founded by the great visionary, Late Shri Bhaskar Ganesh alias Babasaheb Chitale (B. G. Chitale). A journey that began in 1939, in the small town of Bhilawadi, set the stage for a revolution in the country's dairy industry.
The company operates one of India's most technologically advanced dairy plants, processing 3 lakh litres of milk per day. Products include milk, butter, ghee, skimmed milk powder, khoa, chakka, paneer, processed cheese, shrikhand, lassi and casein. Over the last half century, the enterprise has distributed about 13,881 buffaloes to farmers across Maharashtra and granted subsidy payments exceeding Rs. 30 million.
Telecom, real estate, film, hospitality and manufacturing
Narendra Firodia — Member, MCA Sponsorship Committee
Telecom Tycoon, Real Estate Wizard, Impregnable Leader and Innate Social Worker, Narendra Firodia comes from the illustrious Firodia family. His ancestors were staunch Gandhians, social activists, well-known industrialists and Members of Parliament. He has achieved success in film, telecommunication, hospitality and manufacturing.
Global leader in micro-irrigation, Jalgaon
Shri Ashok Bhau Jain — former President of MCA
Under the guidance of Shri Ashok Bhau Jain, former MCA President, the MCA started the Maharashtra Chess League, the only franchise-based team event in chess, and organized the World Junior Chess Championships in 2014 in Pune.
Shri Ashok Bhau Jain is the Executive Chairman of the company. He holds a graduate degree in commerce from Pune University. He joined JISL management in 1982 and became a Director in 1993, overseeing corporate administration, image, events management and human resources development.
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd is a diversified entity with turnover in excess of one billion dollars. It has a global presence with 33 manufacturing bases spread over four continents and supplies 126+ countries with the help of 11,000+ dealers and distributors worldwide, reaching over 8.5 million farmers.
One partnership puts your brand in front of players, parents, schools and district associations in every corner of Maharashtra.
Chess in School builds concentration, patience and decision-making in children — a natural fit for education and youth-development goals.
Title partners give their name to State Championships — on circulars, results, certificates and every mention of the event.
Logo placement on mcachess.in, live tournament pages and MCA social channels, where families follow results round by round.
Maharashtra has produced many of India's Grandmasters and Woman Grandmasters. Support the next generation from their first rated game.
Chess is played across ages and backgrounds. Sponsors are seen as backers of a clean, thinking sport families trust.
Naming rights for a State Championship or series, with branding across circulars, venue, results and certificates.
Back a single rated tournament or festival in the city or district that matters to your business.
Fund the prize fund, trophies or category awards — for juniors, girls, veterans or the best district.
Take chess into schools in a district of your choice — coaching, equipment and certificates for students.
Provide a venue, hospitality, travel or equipment and be recognised as an official partner of the event.
Tell us what you would like to support and we will put together a proposal that fits your goals and budget.
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