Mumbai: Business Today has unveiled the distinguished jury for the 13th edition of the BT India’s Best CEOs awards, set to honour exceptional leadership across India Inc. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Mumbai, and will celebrate leaders who have made transformative contributions to their organizations and industries.
This year’s esteemed jury is chaired by Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC AMC, renowned for his visionary leadership and transformative impact on India’s financial sector. Joining him on the panel are ten eminent business leaders, each bringing unparalleled expertise and industry insights:
- Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd
- Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India
- Manoj Kohli, Former CEO, Bharti Airtel; 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 top executives based on critical performance metrics, including financial growth, strategic direction, shareholder returns, successful M&A deals, global expansion, and turnaround achievements. Companies eligible for these awards are selected from the BT 500 list, which comprises India’s largest firms by market capitalization.
The awards also feature special categories, such as:
Business Icon of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Impact Leader of the Year
For over a decade, PwC in India has been Business Today’s trusted knowledge partner in the evaluation process, ensuring the credibility and excellence of these prestigious awards.
The winners of the 13th edition of BT India’s Best CEOs will be revealed at a grand event on March 21, 2025, in Mumbai.