Leadership in the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism
- 18th December 2025
- Mumbai
The Big Picture
In 2025, the role of CEOs in India is undergoing radical transformation. With volatile global dynamics, tightening ESG expectations, AI-led disruption, and a rising focus on inclusive and sustainable growth, leaders must now deliver beyond profits – they must build resilient institutions, navigate ethical dilemmas, drive people-centric innovation, and align with national imperatives.
Today’s CEOs are culture architects who nurture curiosity, encourage experimentation, and foster lifelong learning. In a rapidly changing world, they keep their organizations bold, agile, and ready for the future.
Most importantly, impactful CEOs bring clarity amid chaos, navigating uncertainty with confidence, blending insight with instinct, and balancing risk with responsibility. In doing so, they don’t just lead companies they redefine possibilities, shape culture, and build the India of tomorrow.
India’s Impactful CEOs Conclave
The ET Edge India’s Impactful CEO Conclave brings together the nation’s most visionary leaders, changemakers, and thinkers to explore what it truly means to lead in this pivotal moment. It’s more than a gathering, it’s a platform for purpose-driven leadership, where strategy meets sustainability, and influence is measured not just in market cap, but in meaningful progress.
This edition celebrates CEOs who lead with vision and act with conviction. It’s a space to exchange ideas, confront realities, and co-author the future of leadership, one where success is not just about scaling companies, but shaping the country and the world they serve.
ET Edge India’s Impactful CEOs Magazine 2025
Having successfully chronicled powerful brand journeys across sectors from BFSI, Education, Healthcare, and FMCG to Technology, Lifestyle, and Luxury ET Edge now turns the spotlight to the leaders behind the momentum. In its newest edition, India’s Impactful CEOs Magazine 2025 recognizes the trailblazers who are not only building business empires but also shaping industries, communities, and the nation’s future.
This exclusive volume captures the stories, strategies, and defining milestones of India’s most dynamic CEOs those who lead with vision, drive innovation, and foster inclusive, sustainable growth. From legacy institutions to disruptive startups, the magazine showcases leaders who are reimagining what it means to create value in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. ET Edge India’s Impactful CEOs Magazine 2025 will be unveiled at the 5th Edition of the ET Edge India’s Impactful CEO Conclave, in the presence of the very changemakers it honors a gathering of minds defining the future of Indian enterprise.
Selection Criteria
Visionary Leadership
Evaluation of the CEO’s strategic foresight and the clarity, coherence, and alignment of their vision with the organization’s goals.
Innovation & Impact
Recognition of innovative practices or strategies led by the CEO, showing creativity and forward-thinking in driving company growth.
Execution Excellence
Assessment of the effectiveness of leadership in executing strategies, initiatives, and driving company performance.
Results & Growth
Review of tangible outcomes achieved, such as revenue growth, market share increase, industry recognition, or customer impact.
Industries in Focus
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
FMCG
Technology & Automation
Investment & BFSI
Information Technology
Tourism & Hospitality
Retail & E-Commerce
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Aviation
Automotive & Electric Vehicles
Construction and Infrastructure, others
Who should Attend?
Presidents
Executive Directors
Managing Directors
Country Heads
CEOs
Entrepreneurs
What sets this apart?
Gain exclusive insights from leading CEOs, thought leaders, and industry experts.
Learn innovative strategies and best practices driving success.
Network with a high-profile audience of executives and decision-makers.
Build partnerships, collaborations, and business opportunities.
Join discussions on business trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Hear inspiring leadership stories and journeys.
Discover how CEOs foster innovation in their organisations.
Learn from real-world examples and case studies.
Be part of a conclave honouring leadership excellence.
How to Enter!
Register for the Awards
Secure your spot by registering today! Pay the per-entry submission fee and receive two free passes to the India’s Impactful CEOs Summit 2025. Once registered, you’ll gain access to the submission form.
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Register for the Awards
Secure your spot by registering today! Pay the per-entry submission fee and receive two free passes to the India’s Impactful CEOs Summit 2025. Once registered, you’ll gain access to the submission form.
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Complete the Official Submission Form
Fill out the official submission form with all required details. Make sure your submission effectively highlights your leadership achievements and contributions to your industry.
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Finalize Your Submission
For each category, submit a detailed entry addressing the criteria in written or optional video format — showcasing your leadership and achievements to our esteemed jury.
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Award Categories
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| Visionary CEOs of young businesses redefining India’s entrepreneurial landscape through innovation, agility, and resilience. |
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| CEOs leading fast-growing companies on the path to unicorn status, balancing rapid valuation rise with governance and sustainability. |
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| Elite CEOs of unicorn companies who embody strategic vision, flawless execution, and global ambition. |
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| CEOs driving transformation and growth in mid-sized, established businesses entering a new phase of reinvention. |
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| Visionary CEOs leading India’s most established and influential enterprises, entrusted with driving sustained performance, innovation, and global competitiveness. |
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| Exemplary leaders of India’s Public Sector Enterprises who balance vision, governance, and national service while driving organizational effectiveness and resilience. |
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| CEOs leading Indian arms of global MNCs, bridging global vision with local execution to foster growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions to India’s economy. |
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| Extraordinary leaders with long-standing impact across multiple organizations, leaving a legacy of transformation, consistent growth, and industry-wide influence. |
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| Essence | Indicative Criteria |
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| Recognizes CEOs who have revived struggling enterprises and made them profitable, resilient, and future-ready through bold strategy, operational excellence, and cultural reinvention. |
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| Essence | Indicative Criteria |
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| The next generation of CEOs, relatively new in role but already driving results, inspiring teams, and signalling transformational leadership potential. |
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Evaluation Methodology
Announcement of Winners
The India’s Impactful CEOs Awards 2025 will honour CEOs for exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact. Winners will be presented with trophies and be celebrated across social media for their achievements.
Agenda
Speakers
Juries
Partners
Media Partner
Education Partner
Business Insights Partner
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