Falguni Nayar Bullish On Nykaa's Long-Term Prospects — 'Consumption Journey Far From Over'

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.

The Finance Minister stressed that the government did not undermine the protests led by students.

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.

At the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, the finance minister spoke on inflation, AI, jobs, reforms, private investment, youth and India's economic resilience

The awards celebrated individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact while contributing to India's economic growth and global competitiveness.

Emphasising the importance of internal talent, Sanjay Agarwal said the bank aims to create a strong leadership bench comprising of 20 people including two executive directors, two deputy CEOs and multiple business heads.

Under Dilip Sanghvi's leadership, Sun Pharma expanded through organic growth and acquisitions.

"Industry has started investing, numbers are improving. I will urge industry for greater engagement with the government," the Finance Minister said in a message for Mumbai.

Sitharaman's remarks come after days of protests by students, primarily led by the Cockroach Janta Party over the NEET UG paper leaks.

Nirmala Sitharaman said AI infrastructure, skill development, sports and internship programmes are preparing India's youth for future jobs and growth.

Sitharaman stated that credit growth remains healthy and the banking sector is well capitalised.

Nirmala Sitharaman said uneven rainfall, water shortages and global uncertainties are being closely monitored, while the Union Budget has adequate fiscal buffers.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged young protesters' concerns, emphasising the importance of timely government response and respecting student activism.

She also underscored the government's focus on promoting entrepreneurship, stating that over 12 crore new entrepreneurs have received loans under various government-supported schemes to start or expand their businesses.

Finance minister says strong consumption, investment and manufacturing trends reflect economic resilience, while outlining five pillars driving India's growth.

According to Sinha, global economy is undergoing a structural shift as the "mega market forces" that once shaped growth have now flipped.

The other nominees in the category were Lupin, Tech Mahindra, Godrej Consumer Products, Firstsource Solutions and Mahindra Group.

Over the years, Shiv and Kiran Nadar have become symbols of responsible leadership, demonstrating how business success can be channelled into transformative social impact.

Shah has been instrumental in reshaping the Mahindra Group with a focus on purpose-driven growth, technology leadership and value creation across its businesses.

India's largest lender adds another milestone as it clinches the Financial Powerhouse of the Year (PSU) honour at the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards in Mumbai.

Before founding Delhivery, Barua worked as a Consultant for Bain & Company for nearly three years from 2008 to 2011. The entrepreneur has been Delhivery's CEO for over 15 years.

Veteran investor says patience, discipline and compounding remain the keys to long-term wealth creation

Jayant Sinha indicated a structural transformation of the Indian economy, with the growing importance global oil prices than monsoon.

Ramesh Damani highlights the need for stronger foreign capital inflows and advises investors to adopt a long-term approach amid market volatility.

Shriram Finance is India's largest retail-focused NBFC, with a diversified lending portfolio spanning commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, MSME finance, two-wheelers, gold loans and personal loans.

The Tata Electronics CEO & MD was recognised for building India's semiconductor ambitions and advancing the country's self-reliance agenda at the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards in Mumbai.

Falguni Nayar, founder and CEO of Nykaa, was named Trailblazer of the Year at the NDTV Business Leadership Awards for reshaping India's beauty and lifestyle retail sector.

The nominees for the award were BSE, Transformers & Rectifiers India, MCX India, Himadri Speciality Chemical, Gallantt Ispat, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, and Neuland Laboratories.

The awards recognise leadership across India's corporate sector after a two-stage selection process combining financial screening and evaluation by an independent jury.

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026: The major categories under The NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026 include Business Leader of the Year, New Economy Leaders, Financial Powerhouse, Wealth Creators, AI Champion, and Green Champion of the Year.

Sarvam AI co-founded by Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar develops voice AI for Indian languages.

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026: Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilder's chairman and managing director Capt. Jagmohan won the award in the category of leading state-run companies.

'Philanthropist Of The Year' award honours an individual or family whose philanthropic contribution has delivered measurable, transformative impact across education, healthcare, climate action, civil society and public welfare, demonstrating leadership beyond profit.

These seven companies have stood out for creating sustained value for shareholders over the past four years.

The five nominees for the New Economy Leader of the Year award include Delhivery, CarTrade Tech, Nykaa, PB Fintech, and Eternal.

The seven nominees for the IPO of the Year award include Meesho, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, LG Electronics India, Lenskart Solutions, HDB Financial Services, and Tata Capital.

The AI Champion of the Year award honours companies shaping India's artificial intelligence ecosystem through breakthrough products, foundational models and sovereign AI infrastructure.

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards are built on a structured evaluation framework that includes quantitative financial screening with qualitative assessment by an independent jury.

The 'Business Leader Of The Year' is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in scaling an enterprise, driving strategic growth, and shaping industry impact through decisive execution, long-term vision and market leadership.

The awards are built on a structured evaluation framework that combines quantitative financial screening with qualitative assessment by an independent jury.

The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact over the past year.

The 'CEO Of The Year' is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in scaling an enterprise, driving strategic growth, and shaping industry impact through decisive execution, long-term vision and market leadership.

The nominees for IPO of the Year were evaluated on parameters including offer size, retail subscription, non-retail subscription and annualised return since listing till March 31, 2026.