Mumbai: BIG FM, a single-brand radio network, hosted the 4th edition of the BIG Impact Awards Mumbai, celebrating inspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers shaping the city’s growth. The ceremony was held at Sahara Star, bringing together influential voices from business, governance and entertainment under one roof.
The event was graced by Chief Guests Ashish Shelar, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, and Ritu Rajesh Tawde, Mayor of Mumbai, who felicitated the winners with the prestigious BIG Impact Trophy.
Aligned with BIG FM’s philosophy of recognising conventional excellence while celebrating progressive impact, the BIG Impact Awards 2026 went beyond traditional benchmarks of success. Curated by BIG FM, the awards honoured leaders who have not only built successful enterprises but have also contributed meaningfully to Mumbai’s economic and social fabric. Winners were recognised across multiple categories including Auto, Real Estate & Allied, Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Education, Fashion, Lifestyle and more—highlighting stories of determination, innovation and community-driven growth.
Adding glamour and energy to the evening was the presence of prominent personalities from the Indian entertainment industry including Boman Irani, Esha Deol, Chitrangada Singh, Rajat Bedi, Shehnaaz Gill, Medha Rana, Ashnoor Kaur, Rithvik Dhanjani, Nandish Kumar Sandhu, Harman Baweja, Vishal Jethwa and Shiv Thakare, among others. The ceremony was hosted by BIG FM RJs—RJ Dilip, RJ Vrajesh, RJ Rani and RJ Sahil—who set the tone for the celebration.
Marking the occasion, BIG FM also launched Season 5 of its flagship intellectual property, Main Bhi Finance Minister, with a panel discussion focused on financial empowerment and wealth creation. The panel featured Nidarshana Gowani, Anupama Agrawal, Vanita Keswani, Soumini Sridhara and Heli Daruwala, who shared insights drawn from their diverse industry experiences.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashit Kukian, CEO, BIG FM, said, “BIG Impact Awards reflects what drives cities like Mumbai, the power to create meaningful change. It is truly inspiring to witness the spirit of entrepreneurship and impact that this platform celebrates. We are proud to honour the businesses and changemakers who continue to push boundaries, create opportunities and contribute to the city’s growth. I congratulate all the winners and look forward to strengthening this platform across more cities in the coming year.”
The event was co-powered by LIC Housing Finance, with Mahindra and Mahindra joining as the Drive-in Partner, along with other sponsors. With Mumbai setting the tone for the year, the BIG Impact Awards will expand internationally to Malaysia and, in the coming months, travel to key Indian cities including Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Kolhapur—further reinforcing BIG FM’s commitment to celebrating impact-driven entrepreneurship across regions.
