Business Today announces the distinguished jury for the 14th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards

Business Today is proud to unveil the distinguished jury of the 14th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards. These prestigious annual awards honor outstanding CEOs of India Inc. and will be decided by a jury of industry stalwarts and business leaders on Friday, January 9, 2026.

In a year where markets reward discipline as much as ambition, the 14th edition focuses on what sets sustainable leaders apart from the rest: profitable growth, resilient execution and smart capital strategy. Because profit is not just a number: it is power: the power to invest across cycles, attract talent, finance innovation, reward shareholders and expand influence in a world where capital is increasingly selective.

This year’s jury is chaired by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico Ltd, celebrated for his visionary leadership and for building one of India’s most admired FMCG companies.

The jury is accompanied by eminent business leaders.

Jury members:

• Kaku Nakhate, President, India, BofA Securities
• Sanjeev Krishan, Chairman, PwC India
• Vibha Padalkar, Managing Director & CEO, HDFC Life Insurance
• Abhijit Roy, Managing Director & CEO, Berger Paints India
• Amish Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, CRISIL
• Shanti Ekambaram, former Deputy Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank
• Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman, L Catterton

PwC India, as a knowledge partner, will contribute its expertise to the evaluation process, in collaboration with the senior editors of Business Today.

The BT India Top CEO Awards celebrate exceptional leadership by evaluating executives on key parameters including financial performance, strategic direction, shareholder returns, mergers and acquisitions success, global expansion and turnaround successes. The universe of eligible companies is drawn from the BT 500 list of India’s largest companies by profitability, underscoring the award’s core belief that sustainable value creation begins with strong, consistent profits. The awards also include special categories such as Business Icon of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.

The winners will be revealed at a grand event on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Mumbai, marking the culmination of the 14th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards.

Stay tuned as we celebrate leaders who not only drive growth, but prove, year after year, that profitability is the ultimate test of strategy, execution and sustainability.

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