Awards
AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024 to raise future of fashion and style at a star-studded evening
Mumbai: The world of fashion is gearing up for a spectacular night as the AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024, is set to illuminate Mumbai on 26 March 2024. This star-studded celebration promises an evening brimming with excitement, glamour, and jaw-dropping looks, epitomizing the fearless spirit of fashion and style.
From urban wear to eveningwear, indie cool to menswear, footwear to sustainable fashion, and jewellery, this year’s awards boast an array of categories that push the boundaries of style and ingenuity. Embracing Urbanwear, Eveningwear, Indie Cool, Menswear, Footwear, Label Alert, Sustainable Fashion, and Jewellery, each category represents a fusion of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation, mirroring the dynamic fashion panorama in India and beyond. In addition to honouring the brightest young talents in the fashion realm, the ceremony will shine a spotlight on trendsetters from the entertainment world who continue to inspire and influence the way we dress and express ourselves.
Worldwide Media director and ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network CEO Rohit Gopakumar, expressed, “The Grazia Young Fashion Awards have been a beacon of innovation, creativity, and trendsetting within the fashion industry. As we gear up for the upcoming edition, we look forward to witnessing the convergence of talent in fashion design and style trendsetters. We are excited to see the next generation of trailblazers redefine the fashion landscape.”
Grazia India editor Mehernaaz Dhondy added, “With the Grazia Young Fashion Awards, we aim to spotlight the next generation of style and fashion pioneers who are ready to serve unforgettable looks. It’s a night of boundless possibilities, where fashion meets art and style meets substance.”
After a spectacular celebration of fashion prowess in the previous edition by young designers and celebrated stars such as Ayushmann Khurrana, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, Rashmika Mandana, Janhvi Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Mrunal Thakur, Ishaan Khatter, and Sobhita Dhulipala, each leaving an indelible mark with their unique instinct, we eagerly anticipate welcoming the next wave of fashion and style.
Mark your calendars for the AJIO Grazia Young Fashion Awards 2024, where fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders will converge to celebrate excellence, creativity, and the transformative power of style. Grazia.co.in for further updates as we count down to the most anticipated fashion extravaganza of the year. Catch all the action in real-time on Grazia India’s social media platforms on 26 March.
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
