Overview

The Global Business Excellence & Leadership Conclave 2026 was held on 22 August 2026 at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad (Telangana). The three‑day gathering brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, innovators and senior executives from a wide range of sectors to discuss artificial intelligence, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, healthcare, real‑estate, finance, sustainability and the evolving role of leadership in India’s growing business ecosystem.

Organisers and Partners

The event was brought to you by Business Mint and curated by Brandfosys Media & Technologies and Digitech Media. CNBC‑TV18 served as the Media Partner, LSR TUDOR as the Powered‑By partner, while FUJIFILM India Pvt Ltd and Shree TMT Steel acted as Co‑Powered‑By partners. Additional partners included Rezolve Ai (AI Commerce Partner), Zaggle (Business Payment Partner), ReelOnGo (Content Partner), Florencia Paris (Gifting Partner) and IFINGlobal Group (Knowledge Partner). The guest of honour was Sri Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy, Minister for Irrigation & CAD; Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Telangana, and Dr J. A. Chowdary, Founder & Chairman of the International Startup Foundation and former Special Chief Secretary, IT, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Panel Discussions

Three flagship panels addressed the impact of technology on business:

1. “The AI Imperative: Leadership, Transformation & the Future of Enterprise” moderated by Sumiit Lakhutia, Associate Editor, Network18. Panelists included 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.

2. “India’s Next Growth Frontier: Technology, Innovation & Global Leadership” featured 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.

3. “The Road to Building Tomorrow's Unicorns” moderated by Sridevi Kakarlapudi, Founder & CEO, RemNutri Health Pvt. Ltd.

Two fireside conversations were hosted by Gulnar Virk, Entrepreneur & Co‑Founder, Hashtag Marketing India, featuring Sauvik Banerjjee, Group CTO, Rezolve AI PLC and Chairman, Rezolve India, and Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder & CEO, ASBL.

Awards and Recognitions

The awards segment honoured a broad spectrum of professionals and organisations across industries. Notable awardees included:

  • Dr J. A. Chowdary – Lifetime Achievement (International Startup Foundation)
  • Florencia Paris – Excellence in Accessible Luxury Fragrance Innovation
  • Dr Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula – 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 Kumar, Director, 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 Gollu, Director & Business Head of Prismos Beauty – Rising Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • HOMETRENZ – 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 Sehgal, Founder & CEO of Serendipity – Leadership Excellence in Technology & Innovation 2026
  • Koushik Marrikanti, VP – Payments and Fraud Risk, EXL – Innovation Award for AI‑Powered Risk & Fraud Prevention Solutions
  • Chiru Harsh Patnam, Founder of Luminkraft Private Limited – Emerging Automotive Manufacturing Entrepreneur 2026
  • Rashi Singh, Founder, Always Sunday – Excellence in Lifestyle Hospitality Entrepreneurship
  • Harmann Kaur, Entrepreneur & Celebrity Fashion Stylist – Excellence in Fashion Lifestyle & Hospitality
  • Sushanth Anumolu, Actor & Entrepreneur – Excellence in Sports Entrepreneurship
  • Kuldeep Dasari, Revenue Head, South & East Markets, Aha OTT – Excellence in Revenue Leadership & Regional Market Expansion
  • ReelOnGo – Startup of the Year – Fastest Content Delivery Innovation
  • Sandip Patnaik, Senior 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 Marukurthi, CEO, 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 Narayanarao, Managing Director, Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd – Visionary Leader Driving Healthcare Innovation
  • Dr M. P. Raghav Rao, Managing Director, Fujifilm Sericol India Pvt Ltd – M.D. of the Year – Business Innovation & Leadership
  • The Platter – Rising Creative Agency of the Year
  • Rahul Mishra, Founder, CIALFOR Research Lab – Data Privacy Leader of the Year
  • CA Jyoti Prakash Mahapatra, Group CFO, Ruby Hall Clinic – Visionary CFO of the Year – HealthCare
  • Rainbow Aviation Pvt Ltd – Leading GSSA & Airline Services Company of the Year
  • Abhishek Agarwal, President, 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 Singh, Managing 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 Malhotra, Founder, 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 Murthy, Author & Creator, Bharateeya Strategic Intelligence – Pioneering Contribution to Bharateeya Strategic Thinking
  • Jhanvi Narang, CMO, Asian Cinemas – Excellence in Cinema Marketing & Audience Experience
  • Revathipathi Namballa, Founder & CEO, Cloudangles – Emerging & Visionary CEO of the Year
  • Anil Viswas – Emerging & Promising CXO Leader in Global Business Strategy and AI‑Digital Innovation
  • Kunal Singh Rana, Founder – Mudhouse – Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality & Eco‑Friendly Stays
  • Dr Vinitha Ramachandran, Diabetes Dentist – Outstanding Contribution to Integrated Diabetes & Periodontal Care
  • 8 Views – Excellence in Digital Marketing & Brand Growth – 2026
  • Saina Nehwal, Indian former badminton player – Outstanding Contribution to Indian Badminton

The extensive list of awardees reflected the breadth of India’s contemporary business ecosystem, spanning established corporations, emerging startups and distinguished individual professionals.

Conclusion

The conclave concluded as a cross‑industry gathering that combined formal recognition with substantive dialogues on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and the future direction of India’s business landscape.