Mumbai: Business Today, India’s leading business news platform, is all set to host the 14th edition of Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards in Mumbai on 28th March, 2026. The ceremony will be graced by Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The event is presented by PwC, reinforcing its stature as a premier platform for thought leadership and dialogue. The event convenes some of the country’s most influential leaders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss the theme, ‘The India Advantage in a Fragmenting World.’
The event is slated to have high-impact discussions highlighting critical areas such as maritime strategy, supply chains, defence, energy security and capital markets. At a time when global trade routes are shifting, energy security and geopolitics are reshaping economic priorities; the event will explore how India is positioning itself at the centre of this evolving global order.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will address the significance of sea lanes and supply chains. The role of Indian industry in strengthening national energy security will be discussed by Prashant Ruia will speak on self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan will speak on capital markets at a pivotal moment, and a panel comprising Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan will deliberate on navigating economic uncertainties in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Leadership and resilience will remain central themes throughout the day, with Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary sharing insights on steering organisations through disruption. Arun Alagappan, Coromandel International will discuss strengthening India’s fertiliser ecosystem, while Arundhati Bhattacharya of Salesforce will reflect on her leadership journey. Anish Shah of Mahindra Group will present perspectives on building a future-ready conglomerate and S Vellayan will outline the Murugappa Group’s value-creation story.
The event will culminate with a special address by Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India Today Group, followed by Business Today Best CEOs Awards, which recognises excellence in corporate leadership across sectors.
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, Business Today MindRush 2026 aims to decode the strategic, economic and geopolitical forces shaping India’s rise, offering a platform for ideas, dialogue and action. With a focus on energy security, resilient supply chains and global competitiveness, the event underscores India’s growing leverage in a world marked by uncertainty and transformation.
To be a part of this landmark event, book your seat now at: BT MindRush
-Based on Press Release
