The event will be honored by Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, as the Chief Guest.
Also in attendance will be Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
IBLA’s 21st edition will recognize leaders who are propelling business success, advancing national growth, and enhancing India’s global prominence. The largest congregation in India will showcase the nation’s most formidable business figures, including Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited; Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts; N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons; Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises; and Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of the JSW Group, reinforcing IBLA’s position as one of India’s most distinguished platforms for honoring leadership and excellence in business.
Setting the stage for the upcoming year, IBLA 2026 represents India’s premier business awards, uniting the country’s top industrialists, global CEOs, and senior policymakers in one venue.
IBLA maintains its over two-decade tradition of recognizing leaders whose ambition, innovation, and resilience contribute to India’s global success narrative. These visionaries look beyond borders, build with purpose, and foster industries aimed at sustainable value generation.
The winners are chosen by a jury characterized by extensive industry expertise and leadership acumen, ensuring a comprehensive, transparent, and credible evaluation of India’s top business figures and enterprises.
The 21st edition of the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards is brought to you by Standard Chartered.
