India’s Corporate Leaders Recognised at NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026
The NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026 were conferred in New Delhi with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the chief guest. The ceremony honoured individuals and organizations whose strategic choices are defining the direction of Indian industry and its contribution to national economic goals.
A jury chaired by Sunil Bharti Mittal applied a stringent vetting process to shortlist the winners. Sitharaman used the platform to discuss major economic challenges – from the war in West Asia that threatens energy supplies and trade logistics, to climate anomalies such as El Niño and irregular rainfall affecting agriculture and manufacturing.
She highlighted the resilience of Indian enterprises that have continued to invest, produce, innovate and generate jobs despite volatile commodity prices and global uncertainties.
The minister also referred to recent youth protests in Delhi, emphasizing the need for government to listen, engage and respond promptly to the concerns raised by students.
Award highlights include: - Dilip Sanghvi, Executive Chairman of Sun Pharmaceuticals – "India Business Icon" - Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group – "Business Leader of the Year" - Captain Jagmohan (Retd.), Chairman & MD of Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders – "Business Leader of the Year – PSU" - State Bank of India – "Financial Powerhouse of the Year – PSU" (represented by Chairman C.S. Setty) - Godrej Properties – "Green Champion of the Year" (represented by Nadir Godrej) - Falgu Nair, Founder & CEO of Nykaa – "Trailblazer of the Year" - BSE – "Wealth Creator of the Year" (represented by CEO S. Ramamurthy) - Tata Electronics – "India Self‑Reliance Champion" (CEO Dr. Randhir Thakur) - Kirron Nadar – "Philanthropist of the Year" - Sr. Ravi Fine Finance – "Financial Powerhouse of the Year" (MD & CEO Parag Sharma) - Sahil Barua, CEO & Co‑founder of Delhivery – "New Economy Leader of the Year" - Servm AI – "AI Champion of the Year" (co‑founder Dr. Vivek Raghavan)
NDTV CEO Rahul Khanwal praised the winners for building institutions, creating value, strengthening trust and contributing to India’s holistic development agenda.