Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Business Today Announces Jury for 14th Best CEOs Awards
Business Today has announced the jury for the 14th edition of its Best CEOs Awards.
The awards celebrate the best CEOs in India based on how well their companies perform financially and how well they lead.
The jury includes important business leaders like Harsh Mariwala from Marico and others.
They will judge the CEOs on things like how much money their companies make, how they plan for the future, and how they handle big changes.
The winners will be announced at a big event in Mumbai in March 2026.
Business Today is a well-known business magazine in India, and this is their way of recognizing the best leaders in business.
Business Today announces the jury for the 14th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards, chaired by Harsh Mariwala.
The jury includes eminent business leaders like Kaku Nakhate, Sanjeev Krishan, Vibha Padalkar, Abhijit Roy, Amish Mehta, Shanti Ekambaram, and Sanjiv Mehta.
PwC India is the knowledge partner, assisting in the evaluation process alongside senior editors from Business Today.
The awards evaluate CEOs on financial performance, strategic direction, shareholder returns, M&A success, global expansion, and turnaround achievements.
The winners will be revealed at a grand event in Mumbai on Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Who
- Business Today, Harsh Mariwala, Kaku Nakhate, Sanjeev Krishan, Vibha Padalkar, Abhijit Roy, Amish Mehta, Shanti Ekambaram, Sanjiv Mehta, PwC India
- What
- Announcement of the jury for the 14th BT India’s Best CEOs Awards
- When
- Friday, January 9, 2026 (jury adjudication), Friday, March 27, 2026 (award event)
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To honor exceptional CEOs across India Inc. based on profitable growth, resilient execution, and capital-smart strategy
- Event
- 14th BT India’s Best CEOs Awards
- Jury Chair
- Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd
- Jury Members
- Kaku Nakhate, Sanjeev Krishan, Vibha Padalkar, Abhijit Roy, Amish Mehta, Shanti Ekambaram, Sanjiv Mehta
- Knowledge Partner
- PwC India
- Evaluation Criteria
- Financial performance, strategic direction, shareholder returns, M&A success, global expansion, turnaround achievements
- Eligible Companies
- BT 500 list of India’s largest firms by profitability
- Award Categories
- Business Icon of the Year, Lifetime Achievement
- Award Date
- Friday, March 27, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai