Event Overview
The Global Business Excellence & Leadership Conclave 2026 took place on August 22, 2026 at the ITC Kohenur venue in Hyderabad, Telangana. The gathering brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, innovators and senior executives from a wide spectrum of sectors to discuss 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 Telangana, served as the guest of honour, while Dr J. A. Chowdary, Founder & Chairman of the International Startup Foundation and former Special Chief Secretary, IT, Government of Andhra Pradesh, also participated in the programme.
Organisers and Partners
The event was organised by Business Mint and curated by Brandfosys Media & Technologies together with Digitech Media. CNBC‑TV18 acted as the Media Partner, LSR TUDOR was the Powered‑By partner, and FUJIFILM India Pvt Ltd and Shree TMT Steel were Co‑Powered‑By partners. Additional partners included Rezolve AI as the AI Commerce Partner, Zaggle as the Business Payment Partner, ReelOnGo as the Content Partner, Florencia Paris as the Gifting Partner, and IFINGlobal Group as the Knowledge Partner.
Panel Discussions
A central theme of the conclave was how businesses are adapting to technological and economic changes. The panel titled “The AI Imperative: Leadership, Transformation & the Future of Enterprise” was moderated by Sumiit Lakhutia, Associate Editor, Network18, and featured 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. Two fireside conversations were conducted with Sauvik Banerjjee (Group CTO, Rezolve AI PLC and Chairman, Rezolve India) and Ajitesh Korupolu (Founder & CEO, ASBL), both moderated by Gulnar Virk, Entrepreneur & Co‑Founder, Hashtag Marketing India.
Awards and Recognitions
The awards segment recognised a broad array of professionals and organisations across multiple industries. Lifetime Achievement was bestowed on Dr. J. A. Chowdary, Founder & Chairman, International Startup Foundation (ISF). Florencia Paris received the Excellence in Accessible Luxury Fragrance Innovation award. Senior Advocate Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula was named Corporate Dealmaker & Counsel of the Year – 2026. Resplice Autism Research Institute earned the Innovation in Integrated Neurodevelopmental & Microbiome Care award. Makuta Developers (Hyderabad) was honoured for Excellence in Residential/Commercial Development – Hyderabad, while Baratam Satish Kumar of Firstchoice Readymix Pvt Ltd received the Quality Excellence in Building Material Manufacturing award. GHR Infra was named Emerging Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026, and The Cascades Neopolis was recognised as the only WELL Certified Luxury Residences Project. Rubrick Constructions earned Most Promising Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026, and Praneeth Group was awarded Residential Real Estate Developer of the Year – 2026, Hyderabad. BluTailor (MPF Group) won the Global Bespoke Menswear & Personalized Lifestyle Innovation Award. Sai Apuroop Gollu, Director & Business Head of Prismos Beauty, received the Rising Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. HOMETRENZ was recognised for Excellence in Interior Design – Hyderabad, and StethoLink received the Healthtech Innovation Award 2026. Nav Let’s Go Deep by NS4 Trips was named Best Luxury Holiday Curator. Dr. Rumana Sinha Sehgal, Founder & CEO of Serendipity, earned Leadership Excellence in Technology & Innovation – 2026. Koushik Marrikanti, Vice President – Payments and Fraud Risk, EXL, received the Innovation Award for AI‑Powered Risk & Fraud Prevention Solutions. Chiru Harsh Patnam, Founder of Luminkraft Private Limited, was honoured as Emerging Automotive Manufacturing Entrepreneur – 2026. Rashi Singh, Founder of Always Sunday, received Excellence in Lifestyle Hospitality Entrepreneurship, while Harmann Kaur, Entrepreneur & Celebrity Fashion Stylist, earned Excellence in Fashion Lifestyle & Hospitality. Actor‑entrepreneur Sushanth Anumolu was recognised for Excellence in Sports Entrepreneurship. Kuldeep Dasari, Revenue Head, South & East Markets, Aha OTT, received Excellence in Revenue Leadership & Regional Market Expansion. ReelOnGo won Startup of the Year – Fastest Content Delivery Innovation. Senior Managing Director Sandip Patnaik of JLL India was acknowledged for Outstanding Contribution to Hyderabad’s Real Estate Growth & Development. Asha Purna Buildcon received The Luxury Township of the Year award. Satish Marukurthi, CEO, Croissance Clinical Research Pvt Ltd, earned Global Excellence in Clinical Research Quality & Compliance. Radhey Constructions was named Fastest Growing Real Estate Brand – Hyderabad 2026. Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd was recognised as Emerging Cardio‑Diabetic Pharma Company of India, and its Managing Director Mr. Vikram Narayanarao was lauded as Visionary Leader Driving Healthcare Innovation. Dr. M. P. Raghav Rao, Managing Director, Fujifilm Sericol India Pvt Ltd, received the M.D. of the Year – Business Innovation & Leadership award. The Platter was named Rising Creative Agency of the Year. Rahul Mishra, Founder, CIALFOR Research Lab, earned Data Privacy Leader of the Year. CA Jyoti Prakash Mahapatra, Group CFO, Ruby Hall Clinic, was honoured as Visionary CFO of the Year – HealthCare. Rainbow Aviation Pvt Ltd received Leading GSSA & Airline Services Company of the Year. Abhishek Agarwal, President, Judge Group India, was awarded Transformational Business Icon of the Year. Biocon Academy earned Excellence in Bridging Industry & Academia. Divita Kanoria, Founder of Tatha Vedic Collection, received Excellence in Biotech Skincare Innovation. Modern Informatics Pvt Ltd was named AI‑Driven Security Solutions Company of the Year. Sher Singh, Managing Director, Mount Roofing and Structures Pvt Ltd, earned Manufacturing Leader of the Year in Building Materials. CRIF High Marks received Financial Intelligence & Analytics Company of the Year. Infiflex Technologies Pvt Ltd was honoured for Excellence in Digital Transformation & Cloud Innovation. Mr. Rakesh Malhotra, Founder, Livguard, received Visionary Business Leader of the Year – Energy & Sustainability, while Livguard itself earned Excellence in Renewable Energy & Storage Solutions. Dr. Raj P. Narayanam, Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle, was named Most Visionary FinTech Entrepreneur & Business Leader – 2026. Kuruva Venkata Ramana Murthy, Author & Creator, Bharateeya Strategic Intelligence, received Pioneering Contribution to Bharateeya Strategic Thinking. Jhanvi Narang, CMO, Asian Cinemas, earned Excellence in Cinema Marketing & Audience Experience. Revathipathi Namballa, Founder & CEO, Cloudangles, was recognised as Emerging & Visionary CEO of the Year. Anil Viswas received Emerging & Promising CXO Leader in Global Business Strategy and AI‑Digital Innovation. Kunal Singh Rana, Founder – Mudhouse, earned Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality & Eco‑Friendly Stays. Dr. Vinitha Ramachandran, Diabetes Dentist, was honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Integrated Diabetes & Periodontal Care. 8 Views received Excellence in Digital Marketing & Brand Growth – 2026. Former badminton champion Saina Nehwal was recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Badminton.
The conclave concluded as a cross‑industry gathering that combined recognition with forward‑looking discussions on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and the future direction of India’s business landscape.