Highlights of AI, Finance and Green Champion Categories in NDTV Profit Awards

Among the most closely watched categories in the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026 are AI Champion, Financial Powerhouse and Green Champion. The AI shortlist – Servm AI, Neysa, Fractal Analytics, Cure AI, Karya and Emerging – underscores India’s leadership in artificial intelligence research, product development and deployment across sectors.

In the non‑PSU Financial Powerhouse segment, leading banks and finance houses such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and HDFC Bank are recognized for innovative credit solutions, digital transformation and customer‑centric services. Their PSU counterparts – PNB, Indian Bank, Union Bank, Power Finance Corporation, Kenra Bank, SBI and Bank of Baroda – are celebrated for strengthening public‑sector banking infrastructure.

Green Champion nominees, featuring Luupin, Tech Mahindra, Godrej Consumer Products, Godrej Properties, Firstsource Solutions and Mahindra Group, demonstrate how large corporations are integrating renewable energy, circular economy practices and ESG reporting into core strategies.

The awards also include categories for Reform, Self‑Reliance and Business Leader, ensuring a comprehensive view of India’s evolving corporate landscape.