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Forbes India presents Forbes India Leadership Awards edition 13
Mumbai: A company’s success and growth are propelled by a leader who consistently demonstrates courage and resolve, especially in challenging times. Forbes India has long acknowledged the significance of such leadership, recognizing it as fundamental to any organisation. In tribute to this leadership, Forbes India presents its annual flagship event, the ‘Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024.’
The 13 editions of the Forbes India Leadership Awards is scheduled for 7 March at The Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The keynote speaker for the event will be Uday Kotak, founder & director of Kotak Mahindra Bank who will talk about “The FuĒure of Finance” In addition, Karan Johar will participate in a fireside chat discussing “The New Order of Cinema” and Shahid Kapoor talks about “Evolution of a Star”
The event will also comprise a panel discussion, on “Leadership in the time of Disruption” featuring Sunil Vachani, founder, Dixon Technologies,
Rishi Das co-founder Indiqube and Sashank Rishyasringa co-founder and CEO, Axio.
Forbes India, editor Brian Carvalho commented on the event, “True leaders not only inspire their teams but also propel their organisations forward, even in the face of adversity. The Forbes India Leadership Awards 2024 is honoured to have such distinguished keynote speakers and panellists who will share their insights on leadership and philanthropy at our flagship event, and we look forward to recognising and honouring these outstanding individuals and organisations.”
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
