Legacy isn’t just Inherited.
It’s Earned.
- 25 JUNE 2025
- The Grand Showroom, Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
Overview
The ET NOW Family Business Excellence Summit & Awards celebrates the leadership, resilience, and success of India’s family-owned legacy enterprises. As the nation undergoes rapid economic transformation, multi-generational businesses remain vital in driving sustainable growth and preserving cultural values. This summit unites family business leaders, wealth experts, and HNIs to explore trends shaping the future of legacy enterprises. With a focus on succession planning, ESG, digital transformation, and family governance, it offers actionable insights to navigate evolving challenges. ET Edge aims to strengthen the legacy business ecosystem, empowering enterprises to scale with purpose, innovation, and long-term impact.
Today’s legacy businesses face a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, from succession planning and digital transformation to environmental and social governance (ESG) and philanthropy. By discussing themes like diversified investments, family governance, and sustainable growth, the summit aims to provide insights that will empower legacy business leaders to thrive in a competitive and rapidly changing world. Through this initiative, ET Edge aspires to strengthen the ecosystem supporting heritage enterprises, honoring their role in driving economic prosperity and social impact.
Honoring Family Heritage, Empowering Generations
The ET NOW Family Business Excellence Summit & Awards is a premier platform that honours the achievements and leadership of India’s legacy enterprises. Curated by the Times Group, the summit brings together leaders from multi-generational family businesses, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and wealth management experts to explore strategies for innovation, sustainable growth, and generational wealth planning.
In an era of rapid economic transformation, the summit addresses key focus areas such as ESG integration, succession planning, diversified investments, and family governance. Through thought-provoking panel discussions, fireside chats, and powerful networking opportunities, it aims to empower legacy-driven enterprises to evolve with purpose while preserving their core values. This initiative reinforces the legacy business ecosystem and celebrates its pivotal role in shaping India’s economic future.
India’s legacy enterprises are navigating an era of rapid economic evolution and global challenges. As these businesses evolve, they are rethinking traditional approaches to succession, investment, and governance to stay relevant in an increasingly dynamic market. The summit will offer a collaborative platform to address key themes in the legacy business landscape, including generational wealth management, diversified investments, ESG integration, and succession planning.
With curated panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities, the event will encourage thought-provoking dialogues on balancing heritage with innovation. The summit aims not only to empower legacy enterprises with cutting-edge insights but also to celebrate their significant contributions to India’s economy and society. Through this initiative, ET Edge seeks to reinforce the legacy business ecosystem, fostering an environment that supports long-term growth, sustainability, and leadership for future generations.
Coffee Table Book
The ET NOW Family Business Coffee Table Book is a beautifully curated collection that celebrates the journey, resilience, and impact of India’s most influential legacy-driven enterprises. Through compelling stories, captivating visuals, and exclusive interviews, this book pays homage to the pioneering families and leaders who have shaped India’s economic landscape across generations. Each page showcases the values, innovation, and vision that define these iconic businesses, offering readers a glimpse into the heritage, evolution, and future aspirations of India’s enduring enterprises.
- Revenue Growth Rate
- Profitability Metrics
- Employee Generation Rate
- Market Share Growth
- Return on Investment (ROI) in Innovation
- Sustainability Performance
- Shareholder Value Creation
- Cost Management and Operational Efficiency
Celebrating Legacy. Rewarding Excellence.
The Family Business Excellence Awards 2025 are a tribute to India’s most resilient, value-driven, and forward-looking family-run enterprises. These awards recognize businesses that have not only stood the test of time but have also embraced innovation, governance, and purpose-led growth across generations. From iconic legacies to emerging next-gen leaders, the awards honour those who balance tradition with transformation.
- Recognizes multi-generational business leaders who have built enduring enterprises and set industry benchmarks
- Celebrates those who have successfully preserved core values while adapting to changing market dynamics
- Honors next-generation leaders who are driving innovation while respecting family traditions
- Recognizes successful succession planning and the introduction of fresh perspectives to heritage businesses
- Celebrates women who have overcome traditional barriers to drive significant growth and transformation
- Acknowledges their unique contributions to governance, leadership, and culture in family-owned businesses
- Recognizes family businesses making extraordinary contributions to social causes
- Honors those who have integrated community development into their business philosophy
- Celebrates family businesses that have successfully integrated ESG principles and sustainability practices
- Recognizes enterprises that balance traditional values with forward-thinking approaches to environmental and social governance
- Aligns with the summit's discussion on next-gen priorities around sustainable practices and eco-conscious growth
Advisory Board
Guiding Legacy with Vision
The Advisory Board of the Family Business Excellence Summit & Awards 2025 comprises distinguished industry leaders, respected legacy business owners, and seasoned experts who bring strategic insight, credibility, and thought leadership to the platform. Their role is pivotal in shaping the agenda, curating relevant themes, and ensuring the awards reflect the highest standards of integrity and impact.
Insightful Dialogues. Impactful Takeaways.
Inheritance to Innovation
Building brands that stand the test of time
Built with Belief
Leading with legacy, culture & character
Tomorrow’s Bharat
Next-gen leadership for a new India
Co-Create the Future
Powering intergenerational partnerships
ESG & Ethics
Redefining responsibility in modern family enterprises
- Family Business Founders, CEOs, and Directors
- Next-Generation Entrepreneurs
- Family Office Professionals & Advisors
- Estate Planners & Investment Strategists
- HNIs, Philanthropists, and Trustees
Meet the Minds Shaping Family Legacies
- Family Business Founders, CEOs, and Directors
- Next-Generation Entrepreneurs
- Family Office Professionals & Advisors
- Estate Planners & Investment Strategists
- HNIs, Philanthropists, and Trustees
- Revenue Growth Rate
- Profitability Metrics
- Employee Generation Rate
- Market Share Growth
- Return on Investment (ROI) in Innovation
- Sustainability Performance
- Shareholder Value Creation
- Cost Management and Operational Efficiency
- Chairpersons & CEOs
- Managing Directors & COOs
- CFOs & Wealth Managers
- Directors of Strategy & Growth
- Family Office Executives
- Estate Planners & Legal Advisors
- Board Members & Trustees
- HNIs & Philanthropists
- Investment & Financial Advisors
- Consultants & Advisors
- Multi-Generational Business Leaders
Key Takeaways
Gain Strategic Insights
Unlock Growth Opportunities
Explore Best Practices in Governance and Leadership
Empower Your Vision with Data-Driven Decisions
Build Connections with Industry Pioneers
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