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Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow is the longest-running television show celebrating entrepreneurship in India. Leaders of Tomorrow has highlighted inspiring stories from visionaries since 2010. Over 12 successful, illustrious seasons, Leaders of Tomorrow has leveraged its massive on-air visibility and popularity to empower, enable and energize India’s MSME Sector. As an extension to our daily show, we also host 15 city-specific mini-conclaves called "Springboards," which highlight the unique opportunities and potential of each city within India. Towards the end of each season, we host the annual Leaders of Tomorrow Awards to honour the most promising MSMEs across India.
Leaders of Tomorrow Season 13 Awards returns with the theme “Agility. Ambition. Ascent.”, reflecting the evolving mindset of India’s next generation of entrepreneurs. The awards celebrate MSMEs that adapt swiftly, think boldly & scale sustainably in a rapidly changing global landscape. Scheduled for March 2026, the initiative will honour outstanding businesses and leaders driving transformation through resilience, innovation & sustainable growth across diverse sectors. The half-day event will feature panel discussions, keynotes fireside chats, and culminate in the Awards Ceremony, spotlighting those shaping the future of Indian enterprise.
In the lead-up to the event, a Call for Entries (CFE) campaign will engage the MSME community and drive registrations through a month-long promotional push and agency outreach. All entries will undergo a rigorous eligibility review in collaboration with our knowledge partner, EY. Eligible submissions will then be assessed by a screening jury, with shortlists determined through jury scores and financial analysis. The shortlisted entries will be presented to a Grand Jury comprising 10 distinguished industry leaders, who will deliberate in depth and finalize the winners of Leaders of Tomorrow Season 13 Awards.
Season 12 Winners
| Categories | Name of Winners |
|---|---|
| Excellence in Agri-Tech and Allied Services |
Plant Remedies |
| Excellence in Automobiles & Electric Vehicle |
Synnova Gears And Transmissions |
| Excellence in Lifestyle and Consumer Products |
Razzmatazz Design |
| Excellence in Food Processing & Packaging |
Pluckk |
| Excellence in EdTech and Skill Development |
Jeevitam Livelihood Tech Solutions |
| Excellence in Manufacturing |
Autosys Industrial Solutions |
| Excellence in Family Business Leadership |
Global Engineers |
| Excellence in IT/ITES and Electronics |
Whiteklay Technologies |
| Excellence in Health, Wellness & Ayurveda |
Vipragen Biosciences |
| Excellence in Digital Transformation |
Enerture Technologies |
| Global Business Leadership Award |
Microlit |
| Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year |
Rahul Nainani, CEO & Co-Founder, Swachh Sustainable Solutions |
| Entrepreneur of the Year |
Rahul Mehra, Founder & CEO, AWL India |
| Women Entrepreneur of the Year |
Ruchika Bhuwalka, Founder, Urban Monk |
| Excellence in Green Revolution |
Prathibha Biotech |
| IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star |
KAMA International Organic |
| IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star |
Manjha Technologies |
| IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star |
Ayurveda House |
Excellence in Agri-Tech and Allied Services
Plant Remedies
Excellence in Automobiles & Electric Vehicle
Synnova Gears And Transmissions
Excellence in Lifestyle and Consumer Products
Razzmatazz Design
Excellence in Food Processing & Packaging
Pluckk
Excellence in EdTech and Skill Development
Jeevitam Livelihood Tech Solutions
Excellence in Manufacturing
Autosys Industrial Solutions
Excellence in Family Business Leadership
Global Engineers
Excellence in IT/ITES and Electronics
Whiteklay Technologies
Excellence in Health, Wellness & Ayurveda
Vipragen Biosciences
Excellence in Digital Transformation
Enerture Technologies
Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
Rahul Nainani, CEO & Co-Founder, Swachh Sustainable Solutions
Entrepreneur of the Year
Rahul Mehra, Founder & CEO, AWL India
Women Entrepreneur of the Year
Ruchika Bhuwalka, Founder, Urban Monk
Excellence in Green Revolution
Prathibha Biotech
IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star
KAMA International Organic
IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star
Manjha Technologies
IDFC FIRST Bank Rising Star
Ayurveda House
Grand Jury
List of Pre-juries
Key Speakers
Anurag Singh Thakur
Former Union Minister, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines & Steel
Categories
Programme Phases
Phase 1
Call for Entries
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Phase 2
Shortlisting & Documentation
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Phase 3
Jury Round for the Selection of Finalists
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Phase 4
Award Ceremony
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