Business Today Mindrush & Best CEOs Awards honour India's business titans

BT Best CEOs Awards Winner “Information Technology” category

The annual event, known for its robust discussions on emerging trends and challenges in the business world, witnessed luminaries from various sectors coming together to share insights and experiences.

Celebrating excellence and innovation in the Indian corporate landscape, the Business Today Mindrush & Best CEOs Awards ceremony recently concluded with much pomp and fervour. Hosted by the India Today Group, the event serves as a pivotal platform for industry stalwarts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to converge, exchange ideas, and recognise outstanding achievements in business leadership.

The annual event, known for its robust discussions on emerging trends and challenges in the business world, witnessed luminaries from various sectors coming together to share insights and experiences. Notably, the highlight of the occasion was the felicitation of the winners of the prestigious BT-PwC India's Best CEOs Survey, meticulously curated by a distinguished panel of industry experts.

Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, was hailed as the "Impact Leader of the Year", underscoring his significant contributions to India's economic growth and global stature. Dr Prathap C. Reddy, the visionary Founder Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, was bestowed with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his unparalleled dedication to healthcare and innovation.

The event also celebrated the achievements of business icons such as Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, who was honoured as the "Business Icon of the Year", symbolising resilience and visionary leadership in the face of challenges.

In a testament to the diverse spectrum of excellence in Indian business, winners were recognised across various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, consumer goods, IT, energy, and more. Notable awardees included Kushal N. Desai, CMD of APAR Industries, Satyanarayana Chava, Founder & CEO of Laurus Labs, and Sunil Vachani, Executive Chairman of Dixon Technologies (India), among others.

The event also celebrated emerging companies and leaders who are shaping the future of Indian business landscape. Naresh Jalan, MD of Ramkrishna Forgings, and Pradeep Gaur, CMD of RVNL, were among the distinguished awardees representing emerging and PSU sectors, respectively.

The evening also witnessed recognition for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and resilience. Patanjali G. Keswani, CMD of Lemon Tree Hotels, was honoured as the "Resilient CEO", while K.P. Ramasamy, Chairman of KPR Mill, received the "Glocal CEO" award, highlighting their ability to navigate through challenges and drive global-local integration.

Additionally, special awards were conferred in categories such as "Best Deal" and "Unicorn", recognising exemplary achievements in deal-making and disruptive innovation. Debashis Chatterjee, CEO & MD of LTIMindtree, and Asish Mohapatra, Co-founder & CEO of OfBusiness, were among the deserving recipients of these accolades.

The event culminated with accolades for leaders of super large, large, and mid-sized companies, honouring their contributions to the growth and sustenance of their respective organisations. Satish Pai, MD of Hindalco Industries, Sanjiv Puri, CMD of ITC Ltd, and Abhyuday Jindal, MD of Jindal Stainless, were among the esteemed winners in these categories.