Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]August 27: Business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, innovators and senior executives from diverse sectors came together in Hyderabad on August 22 for the Global Business Excellence & Leadership Conclave 2026held at ITC Kohenur.
The conclave brought together conversations on artificial intelligence, technology, entrepreneurship, business transformation, healthcare, real estate, finance, sustainability and the evolving role of leadership in India’s growing business ecosystem.
Sri Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy, Minister for Irrigation & CAD; Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Telanganawas the guest of honour. Dr J. A. Chowdary, Founder & Chairman, International Startup Foundation (ISF) and former Special Chief Secretary, IT, Government of Andhra Pradeshwas also part of the programme.
From Recognition to Industry Dialogue
The event was structured around the idea that recognition and meaningful industry dialogue can go hand in hand. Alongside the awards, the discussions provided a platform for leaders to examine the practical challenges businesses face as artificial intelligence, digital platforms and changing consumer expectations reshape industries.
The event was brought to you by Business Mint and curated by Brandfosys Media & Technologies and Digitech Media. CNBC-TV18 was the Media Partner, with LSR TUDOR as the Powered By partner and FUJIFILM India Pvt Ltd and Shree TMT Steel as Co-Powered By partners. The event also featured Solve Ai as the AI Commerce Partner, Zaggle as the Business Payment Partner, ReelOnGo as the Content Partner, Florence Paris as the Gifting Partner, and IFINGlobal Group as the Knowledge Partner.
The Global Business Excellence & Leadership Conclave 2026 concluded as a cross-industry gathering that combined recognition with discussions on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and the direction of India’s business landscape.
Conversations Around the Next Phase of Business
A central theme of the conclave was how businesses are adapting to technological and economic changes.
The panel discussion “The AI Imperative: Leadership, Transformation & the Future of Enterprise”moderated by Sumiit Lakhutia, Associate Editor, Network18brought together Kalpadip Basu, VP – AI Technology and Engineering, Rezolve AI PLC; Dr. M. P. Raghav Rao, Managing Director, Fujifilm Sericol India Pvt. Ltd.; CA Jyoti Prakash Mahapatra, Group CFO, Ruby Hall Clinic; and Bindu Ajit, Head of Biocon Academy.
The second discussion, “India’s Next Growth Frontier: Technology, Innovation & Global Leadership,” included Pavan Paruchuri, SVP Enterprise Services, Rezolve India and USA; Mr. Jude Kanti Mohanty, Director, Infiflex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Rahul Sarin, Co-Founder & CEO, FLEXLEAZE Corporate Solutions Private Limited; Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula, Senior Advocate; and Ravi Kappagantu, CTO, Lloyds Technology.
A further session, “The Road to Building Tomorrow’s Unicorns,” was moderated by Sridevi Kakarlapudi, Founder & CEO, RemNutri Health Pvt. Ltd.
The programme also featured two fireside conversations, with Sauvik Banerjee, Group CTO, Rezolve AI PLC and Chairman, Rezolve Indiaand Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder & CEO, ASBL. Both sessions were moderated by Gulnar Virk, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, Hashtag Marketing India.
Recognising Business Excellence Across Sectors
The awards segment recognised professionals and organisations working across a wide range of industries.
The awardees and recognised organisations included:
- Dr. J. A. ChowdaryFounder & Chairman, International Startup Foundation (ISF) & Former Special Chief Secretary, IT, Government of Andhra Pradesh — Lifetime Achievement
- Florence Paris — Excellence in Accessible Luxury Fragrance Innovation
- Dr. Moksha Kalyanram AbhiramulaSenior Advocate — Corporate Dealmaker & Counsel of the Year – 2026
- Resplice Autism Research Institute — Innovation in Integrated Neurodevelopmental & Microbiome Care
- Makuta Developers (Hyderabad) — Excellence in Residential/Commercial Development – Hyderabad
- Baratam Satish KumarDirector, Firstchoice Readymix Pvt Ltd — Quality Excellence in Building Material Manufacturing
- GHR Infra — Emerging Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026
- The Cascades Neopolis — Only WELL Certified Luxury Residences Project
- Rubrick Constructions — Most Promising Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026
- Praneeth Group — Residential Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026, Hyderabad
- BluTailor (MPF Group) — Global Bespoke Menswear & Personalized Lifestyle Innovation Award
- Sai Apuroop GolluDirector & Business Head of Prismos Beauty — Rising Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- HOME BOUNDARY — Excellence in Interior Design – Hyderabad
- StethoLink — Healthtech Innovation Award 2026
- Nav Let’s Go Deep by NS4 Trips — Best Luxury Holiday Curator
- Dr. Rumana Sinha SehgalFounder & CEO of Serendipity — Leadership Excellence in Technology & Innovation – 2026
- Koushik MarrikantiVice President – Payments and Fraud Risk, EXL — Innovation Award for AI-Powered Risk & Fraud Prevention Solutions
- Chiru Harsh PatnamFounder of Luminkraft Private Limited. — Emerging Automotive Manufacturing Entrepreneur – 2026
- Rashi SinghFounder, Always Sunday — Excellence in Lifestyle Hospitality Entrepreneurship
- Harman KaurEntrepreneur & Celebrity Fashion Stylist — Excellence in Fashion Lifestyle & Hospitality
- Sushanth AnumoluActor & Entrepreneur — Excellence in Sports Entrepreneurship
- Kuldeep DasariRevenue Head, South & East Markets, Aha OTT — Excellence in Revenue Leadership & Regional Market Expansion
- ReelOnGo — Startup of the Year – Fastest Content Delivery Innovation
- Sandip PatnaikSenior Managing Director & Member, Board of Directors, JLL India — Outstanding Contribution to Hyderabad’s Real Estate Growth & Development
- Asha Purna Buildcon — The Luxury Township of the Year
- Satish MarukurthiCEO, Croissance Clinical Research Pvt Ltd — Global Excellence in Clinical Research Quality & Compliance
- Radhey Constructions — Fastest Growing Real Estate Brand – Hyderabad 2026
- Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd — Emerging Cardio-Diabetic Pharma Company of India
- Mr. Vikram Narayana RaoManaging Director, Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd — Visionary Leader Driving Healthcare Innovation
- Dr. M. P. Raghav RaoManaging Director, Fujifilm Sericol India Pvt Ltd — M.D of the Year- Business innovation & Leadership
- The Platter — Rising Creative Agency of the Year
- Rahul MishraFounder, CIALFOR Research Lab — Data Privacy Leader of the Year
- CA Jyoti Prakash MahapatraGroup CFO, Ruby Hall Clinic — Visionary CFO of the Year – HealthCare
- Rainbow Aviation Pvt Ltd — Leading GSSA & Airline Services Company of the Year
- Abhishek AgarwalPresident, Judge Group India — Transformational Business Icon of the Year
- Biocon Academy — Excellence in Bridging Industry & Academia
- Tatha Vedic Collection — Divita Kanoria, Founder — Excellence in Biotech Skincare Innovation
- Modern Informatics Pvt Ltd — AI-Driven Security Solutions Company of the Year
- Sher SinghManaging Director, Mount Roofing and Structures Pvt Ltd — Manufacturing Leader of the Year in Building Materials
- CRIF High Marks — Financial Intelligence & Analytics Company of the Year
- Infiflex Technologies Pvt Ltd — Excellence in Digital Transformation & Cloud Innovation
- Mr. Rakesh MalhotraFounder, Livguard — Visionary Business Leader of the Year – Energy & Sustainability
- Livguard — Excellence in Renewable Energy & Storage Solutions
- Dr.Raj P.Narayanam, Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle — Most Visionary FinTech Entrepreneur & Business Leader – 2026
- Kuruva Venkata Ramana MurthyAuthor & Creator, Bharateeya Strategic Intelligence — Pioneering Contribution to Bharateeya Strategic Thinking
- Jhanvi NarangCMO, Asian Cinemas — Excellence in Cinema Marketing & Audience Experience
- Revathipathi NamballaFounder & CEO, Cloudangles — Emerging & Visionary CEO of the Year
- Anil Viswas — Emerging & Promising CXO Leader in Global Business Startegy and AI-Digital Innovation
- Kunal Singh Rana, Founder – Mudhouse — Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality & Eco-Friendly Stays
- Dr. Vinitha RamachandranDiabetes Dentist — Outstanding Contribution to Integrated Diabetes & Periodontal Care
- 8 Views — Excellence in Digital Marketing & Brand Growth – 2026
- Saina NehwalIndian former badminton player — Outstanding Contribution to Indian Badminton
The recognitions reflected the breadth of the contemporary business ecosystem, with award categories spanning established companies, emerging businesses and individual professionals.