New Delhi, Delhi, 11th of May, 2026 : The CEO Business Leadership Awards 2026 by MS Talks concluded successfully on May 9 at The Grand Hotel, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The event brought together leading entrepreneurs, CEOs, innovators and industry professionals for an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, resilience and business excellence.
On the occasion, Hon’ble Minister Shri Ashish Sood, Minister for Home, Education, Power and Urban Development, Government of Delhi-NCT, said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the CEO Business Leadership Awards 2026, who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, visionary leadership and innovation across the business community. Platforms like these play a significant role in strengthening the collaboration between governance and industry, thereby contributing to India’s economic progress.”
The evening also witnessed the launch of Silent Hijack, a book authored by Indu Tiku Kohli. The launch added a thoughtful literary dimension to the occasion and further enriched the spirit of learning, leadership and inspiration.
A key highlight of the event was a panel discussion on “Beyond Profit: Leadership Responsibility in Sustainability & Nation Building.” The session featured esteemed industry leaders including Simin Askari, Harpreet Datta, H. S. Cheema and Deepak Bharara. The discussion was moderated by Author Sherry, International Public Speaking Coach and Founder & Chairman of MS Talks, who led an engaging conversation on responsible leadership, sustainability and nation-building.
The CEO Business Leadership Awards 2026 recognised individuals and organisations that have demonstrated outstanding performance, strategic vision, innovation and impactful leadership across industries. The platform also encouraged meaningful networking and exchange of ideas among business leaders, founders and professionals.
Speaking about the success of the event, Author Sherry, Founder & Chairman of MS Talks, said, “The CEO Business Leadership Awards is not just about honouring achievements; it is about recognising the journeys, challenges and determination behind successful leadership. We are grateful for the overwhelming participation and support received from the business community.”
Award Winners – CEO Business Leadership Awards 2026
| 1. Mandeep Arora, Co-founder & CEO, UBON | 17. Ajay Davessar, CEO, Budget ICU; Healthcare Entrepreneur & Strategic Business Leader |
| 2. Jeewan Kumar, Founder & President, Fineworks360 | 18. Deepak Vij, Director, Sane Overseas Private Limited |
| 3. Arvind Kumar, Group CEO, MAK Group of Companies | 19. Rana Vikram Anand, Certified Independent Director & Advisor |
| 4. Avdesh Mishra, Founder & Managing Director, Avdesh Mishra Capital Pvt. Ltd. | 20. CA Vinod Rawal, Founder, V Rawal & Co. Chartered Accountants |
| 5. Yash Narula, CEO, Logistics 24*7.com India Pvt. Ltd. | 21. Nirmal Kr. R. Pillai, General Manager, Haldiram’s |
| 6. Harjinder Singh Cheema, Founder & Chairman, Cheema Boilers Limited | 22. Indu Tiku Kohli, Holistic Wellness Coach, Author, Pageant Groomer and Artist by Passion |
| 7. Dr. Bhagirath M. Jyotishi, Advocate, Supreme Court of India; Managing Partner, BMJ Law Partners LLP | 23. Harpreet Datta, CEO & Founder, Astralis Solutions; Former Group Head – Talent & Leadership, GMR Group |
| 8. Kunal Bajaj, Promoter, Jupiter Group | 24. Simin Askari, Former CHRO & Head Business Excellence, DS Group |
| 9. Amandeep Singh, Founder, Promotion Connects | 25. Davinder Singh, Deputy General Manager, Indraprastha Gas Limited |
| 10. Elesh Singh Sawhney, Managing Director, Kabeer Clothing Culture | 26. S. Gurvinder Singh, Chartered Accountant & CFA, Mitsubishi Group |
| 11. Dr. Ranjit Kumar, Director, IndiCorp IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | 27. Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Kishore Dubey, CMD (Retd.), Canara Bank; Advocate & Managing Partner, SNS Legal CP, New Delhi |
| 12. Rao Charan Singh Narang, CEO, Rosa Herbalcare | 28. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, AAFT University of Media & Arts; President, ICMEI |
| 13. Prabhjot Singh Malik, Co-Founder & CEO, MSM Group | 29. Harbhajan Singh, Chief Strategy & HR, XLRI Delhi |
| 14. Kirat Singh Sokhi, Founder, The Perfume Theka | 30. Mukesh Aggarwal, Partner, Tirupati Cement Products |
| 15. Dr. Pradeep Rana, Group CFO, OnePlus Mobiles & Director, Pacetel Systems Pvt. Ltd. | 31. Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, ITS The Education Group |
| 16. Dr. Ajay Kapoor, Corporate VP – Head Procurement & ESG, HSBC Group |
The evening highlighted inspiring leadership journeys, meaningful business innovations and the growing influence of Indian entrepreneurs on the global stage.
The organisers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the event sponsors and partners for their valuable support, including Jupiter Laminators, Rosa Herbalcare, Promotion Connects, The Perfume Theka and Fineworks360. The event was also supported by media partners TIO and Divya Punjab News.
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