ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025: Recognising Excellence Across Sectors – Full List of Winners
- Zuzh India
- Mar 25
- 6 min read
The ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive discussions on India’s transformation into a $5 trillion economy. Recognising excellence across diverse sectors, the event underscored the nation's focus on economic growth, technological advancements, and policy reforms.
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Updated Mar 7, 2025, 12:51 IST

The ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025, hosted by Times Network Digital, honoured industry leaders and innovators shaping India's economic landscape. Held under the banner of ET NOW’s Rise with India initiative, the event provided a platform for thought leadership, celebrating businesses and individuals contributing to the country’s Viksit Bharat vision.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, highlighted India’s rapid growth in the space sector, stating. “India’s space sector has seen a quantum leap under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, unlocking opportunities for private players. In just months of opening the sector, we attracted over ₹1,000 crore in investments, with our space economy poised to grow fivefold to $44 billion in the coming decade.”
Former Union Minister and tech investor Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressed the need for a modern IT law to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology. “The IT Act is 25 years old and doesn’t even mention the Internet, let alone AI—two of the biggest forces shaping the digital economy today. A new law should be clear, precise, and entrepreneur-first, ensuring AI and digital technologies contribute to progress without unnecessary restrictions.”
Lt. Gen. K. T. Parnaik (Retd.), Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighted the strategic importance of border security and infrastructure development. “Arunachal is a land of immense potential, with rich biodiversity, strong cultural roots, and a hydroelectric capacity of 58,000 MW. We are strengthening infrastructure, implementing land reforms, and attracting investments while prioritising security along our three international borders.”
Recognising Business Leaders and Innovators
The event concluded with the felicitation of winners across diverse industry sectors, from technology and real estate to education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. The awards were determined through a rigorous nationwide submission and evaluation process conducted by Tenfold.
List of Winners – ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025
Excellence in Sustainable Mobility Pioneer – Greaves Electric Mobility
One of the Fastest Growing Indian Brands in Fire Alarm & Detection Systems – Gaurav Jain (CEO, NOTOFIRE)
Excellence in Fintech – HyPerform (Incentive and Commission Management Software) – ACT21 Software Pvt. Ltd.
Visionary Entrepreneur in Real Estate – Relcko Pvt Ltd
Most Innovative Fusion Dish – Plated Restaurant
Most Innovative Solution for Farmers (Dairy) – CSI Computech India Pvt. Ltd.
Emerging Social Impact Leader – Mustafa Mun (Director, Hertz Chemicals Pvt. Ltd)
Most Trusted Tech-Enabled Construction Company – BRICK & BOLT
Fastest Growing Mobile Retail Chain – Chandreshbhai (Director, Phonewale)
Excellence in Sports Retail – Arun Malhotra (Managing Director, Brandman Retail Ltd.)
Excellence in BDSLCCI Cybersecurity Framework for MSME – Dr. Shekhar Pawar
Emerging Fashion Brand – Exhale Label
Leading FMC of Delhi NCR – Abante Integrated Management Services.
Excellence in Marketing Campaign 2024-2025 – U.S Polo Assn.
Excellent Architect of the Year – SWBI Architects
Excellence in Education Counselling – Shivaram (Managing Partner, CAP)
Excellence in Education – Gaurav Kumar Singh (Founder & Managing Director, Sure 60 Gurukul)
Excellence in Academic Achievement – Anurag Mishra (Founder & Chairman, Siddhant World School)
Pioneering Excellence in Education –IMT - Ravi Kumar Handa, Principal Director, IMT
Excellence in Staffing & Recruitment – Punit Arhora
Excellence in Financial Services & Investment – Kamal Poddar
Excellence in Legal Consultation - Real Estate – S T Prashantha Kumar
Change Maker School – Manan Choksi
Excellence in Real Estate - Most Trusted Developer – County Group
Excellence in Real Estate Development – Palm Olympia
Super Luxury Residential Project of the Year – Bellavista Residences
Leading Township of the Year – Central Park Flower Valley
Leading Residential Hospitality Experience – St. Jerome
Brilliance in Expat-Friendly Serviced Apartments – The Room, Central Park Resorts
Excellence in Corporate Finance – Raza Ur Rehman (Managing Director, R&C Global Finance)
Upcoming Real Estate Developer of Mumbai – Manek Ventures
Excellence in Affordable Premium Furniture – Radhika Mann (Principal Founder, Arts n Draftz)
Emerging Online Bond Platform (OBPP) of the Year – Techwealth Capital Services Pvt. Ltd.
Excellence in Joint Replacement Surgery – Dr. SS Soni
Emerging Developer of the Year Non-Metro - Residential – Pyush Lohia (Director, Lohia Worldspace)
Luxury Designer of the Year – Aarti Vijay Gupta
Excellence in Digital Marketing Agency – Anuj Saluja (Founder & COO, Integrated Patrika Media Private Ltd - Digicrocs.com)
Mr. Satish Shinde & Mr. Yognesh Angne, Founders, Triozone
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Real Estate – Mr. Ajinkya Sarvagod, Vice President Engineering, Kohinoor Group Pune
Excellence in Branding & Marketing – Anooja Bashir (Co-Founder, Oureansoul Pvt. Ltd)
Luxury Developer of the Year – Aarize Group
Young Change Maker – Shivansh Gupta
Emerging Entrepreneur in Cyber Security – Deepak Kumar Nath
Excellence in Intellectual Property & Technology Law – Dinesh Jotwani
Excellence in Leading Network Marketing Company – Dr. G. Shunmuga Raja
Best Author for Sanatan Literacy – Dinesh Mahadeo Shahra
Excellence in Quality & Purity – Spice Industry – Nirmit Bhandari (Founder Director, Vasant Masala)
Most Trusted Packaged Drinking Water Brand – Nayan Shah (Founder Director, Clear Water)
Excellence in Defence Entrepreneurship – Sahil Luthra (Founder & Managing Director, Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Emerging Entrepreneur – Sushil Lalwani (Founder & Chairman, Revanza & Lalwani Group of Companies)
Transformative Brand Leadership – Shubham Sharma (Founder & CEO, Heylin Spark)
Visionary Entrepreneur – Khalid Ansari (Managing Director, Coral Group)
Emerging AI Start-Up of the Year – Rahul Bajaj & Shitiz Ruhail (Co-Founders, Digital Darwin)
Emerging Impact Startup – Saathi WorldApp Pvt. Ltd.
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year – Akib Chaya (Managing Partner, Hilltop Hotel)
Excellence in Bakery and Cafe Business – Junaid Farooq Rafiquee (Proprietor, Black Bear Brew)
Excellence in Mahindra Tractor Sales & Services - J&K – Arshad Wani (Managing Director, Kohimaran Motors)
Excellence in Prestige Artisanal Luxury Brand – Tariq Ahmed Dar (Managing Director, Pashmkaar)
Excellence in Business Leadership – Shubhash Dawar
Commercial Decarbonisation Leader in HVAC Excellence – Vikram Bansal (Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Iconic Brand in Pump Manufacturing – Lubi Pumps
Startup Ecosystem Enabler of the Year – Madhur Mohan (Founder) & Kapil Suri (Co-Founder, StartupNews.fyi)
Game Changer in Insurance Services – Kapil Mehra (Founder Director, Lion Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.)
Service Excellence Award in Vaccines & Prevention – VAXIFLU-4 (Zydus)
Excellence in Entrance Coaching – Vision 30
Service Excellence in Diagnostics – Ravi Tomar (Managing Director & Founder, CRL Diagnostics)
Most Trusted Skin & Dental Clinic – D’AGE Skin & Dental Clinic
Iconic Brand in Digestive Wellness – Mohit Sheth (Founder Director, Sheth Brothers - Kayam Churna)
ETNOW Industry Icon – Naveen Kukreja (Founder, Paisabazaar.com)
ETNOW Industry Icon – Ashish Kashyap (Founder, IND Money)
Most Innovative Startup of the Year – Urban Harvest
Excellence in HR Tech – Sourabh Deorah (Co-Founder & CEO, AdvantageClub.ai)
Emerging Cpaas Company – telSpiel Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Emerging Startup of the Year – BINDZ Consulting
Excellence in University Education – Falguni Acharya (Parul University)
Excellence in Business Journalism – Shrikant Pandey (Publisher, The CEO Magazine)
Emerging EV Charger Brand of the Year – Lubi EV
Innovative Digital Brand Creator – Magic Slate Pvt. Ltd.
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year – Vipul Sipani
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consulting – Sonica Aron (CEO, Marching Sheep)
Emerging Youth Media Startup – ED Times
This comprehensive list highlights the incredible contributions of industry leaders across multiple domains, reinforcing India’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
Md Sajjad Rizvi, Founder & Chairman of OneXtel Communication Media said, "We truly appreciate Times Network for initiating and hosting this remarkable platform, bringing together visionary leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss India's transformative growth. As the official Communication Partner of ET NOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025, OneXtel Communication Media was proud to contribute to this summit by empowering brands with data-driven insights and cutting-edge communication solutions, helping them enhance their market presence and achieve sustainable growth.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the participants who were felicitated and to the esteemed panellists and speakers for enlightening us with the latest technological advancements that will play a crucial role in making India’s $5 trillion journey seamless. A special thanks to Times Network for leading this initiative, which plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and collaboration for India's economic growth."
The ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 successfully highlighted the interplay between policy, innovation, and economic reforms as India moves towards self-reliance and global leadership. The event reinforced the importance of national security, technological advancement, and business excellence in shaping the future of Viksit Bharat.
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