MUMBAI: When it comes to celebrating corporate brilliance, Business Today leads the way. The 13 edition of BT India’s Best CEOs Awards is set to recognise the extraordinary leadership shaping India Inc., with the winners being adjudicated by a distinguished jury on 27 January 2025 in Mumbai.
The prestigious annual awards, designed to honour excellence across industries, will be chaired by HDFC AMC chairman Deepak Parekh. A luminary in India’s financial sector, Parekh is celebrated for his visionary leadership and transformative contributions.
Joining Parekh is a panel of ten eminent business leaders, bringing unmatched expertise and insight to the table:
1. Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd
2. Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India
3. Manoj Kohli, Former CEO, Bharti Airtel; Former Executive Chairman, SoftBank Energy
4. Amit Tandon, Founder & Managing Director, Institutional Investor Advisory Services
5. Amish Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, Crisil
6. Namita Thapar, Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
7. Manisha Girotra, CEO, Moelis India
8. Mathew Cyriac, Executive Chairman, Florintree Advisors
This stellar panel will evaluate CEOs on key performance parameters such as financial performance, strategic direction, successful M&A deals, shareholder returns, global expansion, and turnaround achievements.
The awards programme selects its nominees from the BT 500 list, which ranks India’s largest firms by market capitalisation. In addition to its main categories, the awards feature special honours like Business Icon of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Impact Leader of the Year.
For over a decade, PwC in India has served as a trusted knowledge partner, ensuring the evaluation process remains credible and rigorous. Their continued association underscores the legacy of integrity and excellence that defines these awards.
The winners of the 13 BT India’s Best CEOs Awards will be revealed during a grand event on 21 March 2025 in Mumbai. This highly anticipated ceremony will celebrate the achievements of leaders whose contributions continue to inspire and transform Indian business.
The BT India’s Best CEOs Awards are more than just accolades—they are a testament to the vision, resilience, and innovation that drive India’s economy. The 13 edition promises to once again spotlight those who have led with distinction and paved the way for a brighter, more prosperous corporate landscape.
