NDTV Profit | Business Leadership Awards

Meet The Winners

Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group

Business Leader of the Year

Capt. Jagmohan, IN (Retd.), CMD, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

Business Leader of the Year (PSU)

Delhivery: Accepting the award - Sahil Barua, CEO & Co-Founder

New Economy Leader of the Year

Sriram Finance: Accepting the award - Parag Sharma, MD & CEO

Financial Powerhouse of the Year (NON-PSU)

SBI: Accepting the award - CS Setty, Chairman

Financial Powerhouse of the Year (PSU)

BSE: Accepting the award - S. Ramamurthy, MD and CEO

Wealth Creator of the Year

Sarvam AI: Accepting the award - Dr. Vivek Raghavan, Co Founder

AI Champion of the Year

Godrej Properties: Accepting the award - Nadir Godrej, Chairperson

Green Champion of the Year

Shiv Nadar Foundation: Accepting the award - Kiran & Shiv Nadar

Philanthropist of the Year

Falguni Nayar, CEO, Nykaa

Trailblazer of the Year

Tata Electronics: Accepting the award - Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD

India's Atmanirbharta Champion

Dilip Shanghvi, Executive Chairman, Sun Pharma

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About The Awards

Celebrating The India Story is a platform dedicated to recognising the leaders, institutions, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping India’s remarkable growth journey. As India emerges as a global economic force, the initiative shines a spotlight on the visionaries driving transformation across sectors through innovation, enterprise, governance, sustainability, and impact-driven leadership.

The awards celebrate individuals and organisations that are not only building successful businesses, but also contributing meaningfully to India’s evolving story on the global stage. From disruptive startups and industry pioneers to policy leaders and sustainability champions, Celebrating The India Story honours those creating long-term value, driving progress, and inspiring the next generation.

Stories

Falguni Nayar Bullish On Nykaa's Long-Term Prospects — 'Consumption Journey Far From Over'
Written by Pratiksha Thayil | Tuesday July 28, 2026
She also expressed confidence in India's long-term economic prospects despite concerns around AI and job creation, saying she believes the country will secure its rightful place in an AI-driven world.
FM Sitharaman On NEET Row: Govt Acted Fast, Ensured Academic Year Not Wasted
Written by Pratiksha Thayil | Monday July 27, 2026
The Finance Minister stressed that the government did not undermine the protests led by students.
'India Needs More HDFCs': AU Small Finance Bank CEO Answers The JPMorgan Question
Written by Noor Ul Haq | Sunday July 26, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Sanjay Agarwal says India should build stronger domestic institutions rather than depend on global financial giants, while highlighting the country's resilient banking ecosystem.
'Deregulation Is A Habit We Intend To Keep': Top Quotes From FM Sitharaman's NDTV Profit Address
Written by Noor Ul Haq | Monday July 27, 2026
At the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, the finance minister spoke on inflation, AI, jobs, reforms, private investment, youth and India's economic resilience

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Meet The Jury

Sunil Bharti Mittal
Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises (JURY CHAIR)
Noel Naval Tata
Chairman, Tata Trusts
U.K. Sinha
Former Chairman, SEBI
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Chairperson, Biocon Group
CS Setty
Chairman, SBI
Jayant Sinha
President, Everstone Group; Visiting Professor, LSE; Former Minister of State, Finance & Civil Aviation
Ramesh Damani
Value Investor & Member of BSE
Cyril Shroff
Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas