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Business Today names jury for 14th India’s best CEOs Awards
MUMBAI: Business Today has announced a formidable jury for the 14th edition of the BT India’s Best CEOs Awards, its flagship recognition of corporate leadership across India Inc. The jury will convene on Friday, January 9, 2026, to deliberate on the country’s most compelling leadership stories.
At a time when markets are applauding prudence as much as bold ambition, this year’s awards sharpen their focus on what truly endures. Profitable growth, resilient execution and smart use of capital take centre stage. After all, profit is not merely a metric. It is influence, flexibility and the fuel for long-term relevance.
Leading the jury is Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico Ltd, whose entrepreneurial journey and institution-building credentials have made him one of Indian business’s most respected voices.
Joining him is a line-up of senior leaders representing finance, consulting, consumer goods and capital markets. The jury includes Kaku Nakhate, chair, India at BofA Securities; Sanjeev Krishan, chairperson of PwC in India; Vibha Padalkar, MD and CEO of HDFC Life Insurance; Abhijit Roy, MD and CEO of Berger Paints India; Amish Mehta, MD and CEO of CRISIL; Shanti Ekambaram, former deputy MD of Kotak Mahindra Bank; and Sanjiv Mehta, executive chairman at L Catterton.
PwC India will serve as the knowledge partner, supporting the evaluation process alongside the senior editorial team at Business Today.
The BT India’s Best CEOs Awards assess leaders on a wide range of parameters including financial performance, strategic clarity, shareholder returns, mergers and acquisitions, global expansion and successful turnarounds. Eligible companies are drawn from the BT 500, Business Today’s definitive list of India’s most profitable enterprises, reinforcing the awards’ belief that sustained value creation begins with consistent earnings.
Alongside the core categories, the awards also honour exceptional individuals through special recognitions such as Business Icon of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.
The winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony in Mumbai on Friday, March 27, 2026, bringing the 14th edition of the BT India’s Best CEOs Awards to a fitting close.
As the countdown begins, the spotlight is firmly on leaders who prove, year after year, that strong profits remain the clearest signal of strategy, stamina and success.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
