Business Today announces jury for 13th edition of BT India’s best CEOs awards

Business Today has unveiled the esteemed jury panel for the 13th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs awards, a prestigious annual event that recognizes exemplary leadership in India Inc.

The awards, scheduled for March 21, 2025, will spotlight top executives who have made transformative contributions to the Indian business landscape, the company said in a press release.

Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC AMC and an icon in India’s financial sector, will chair the jury this year. Renowned for his visionary leadership, Parekh’s contributions have reshaped the Indian corporate and financial ecosystem.

The jury comprises ten prominent leaders across diverse industries, including:
Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd
Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India
Manoj Kohli, Former CEO, Bharti Airtel, and Former Executive Chairman, SoftBank Energy
Amit Tandon, Founder & Managing Director, Institutional Investor Advisory Services
Amish Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, Crisil
Namita Thapar, Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Manisha Girotra, CEO, Moelis India
Mathew Cyriac, Executive Chairman, Florintree Advisors

The BT India’s Best CEOs awards evaluate executives based on stringent parameters, including financial performance, strategic vision, successful mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, shareholder returns, and turnaround achievements. The awards also feature special categories such as Business Icon of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Impact Leader of the Year.

Drawing eligible companies from the BT 500 list of India’s largest firms by market capitalization, the awards have gained a reputation for excellence and credibility over the years. PwC in India, a long-standing knowledge partner, continues to ensure a rigorous evaluation process, bolstering the event’s stature.

The winners will be revealed at a grand ceremony on March 21, 2025, in Mumbai, celebrating leadership excellence that inspires and transforms Indian business. Business Today invites you to stay tuned for the unveiling of these trailblazers who continue to shape India’s corporate destiny.

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