NDTV Profit revealed the nominees for the Business Leadership Awards 2026, recognizing leaders, companies, and institutions shaping India’s business landscape. The winners will be unveiled in Mumbai on July 26. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will grace the event as the chief guest, with winners chosen by a jury led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.
The awards, as stated by CEO Rahul Kanwal, honor leadership that establishes institutions, adds long-term value, and bolsters India’s growth narrative. The esteemed jury includes notable figures like Noel Tata, Cyril Shroff, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and U.K. Sinha, among others. Since 2006, the awards have acknowledged outstanding business leadership, showcasing a wide spectrum of India’s corporate landscape.
Categories for the awards encompass various sectors such as artificial intelligence, financial services, green growth, philanthropy, and public policy. Tamanna Inamdar, Managing Editor of NDTV Profit, highlighted this year’s nominees as a testament to India’s prowess in technology, governance, sustainability, and innovation, solidifying its global business influence.
