Honoring Excellence, Innovation, and Resilience in Indian Business
The National Business Award 2025 is a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of businesses and entrepreneurs across India. The awards ceremony will take place on July 12, 2025, in Bangalore.
Open to all Indian enterprises—public or private, large or small—these awards invite nominations from individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in business performance, innovation, and impact.
Championing the Spirit of Indian Enterprise
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the Indian economy. Despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s SMEs have demonstrated extraordinary resilience—embracing innovation, digital transformation, and adaptive market strategies to overcome adversity.
The National Business Award 2025 aims to honor this spirit of transformation by acknowledging those who have contributed significantly to India’s economic and social progress through bold leadership, strategic innovation, and entrepreneurial vision.
Award Categories Open for Nomination
(List of categories can follow here)
Special Categories
| Category | Description |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and impact in building a successful business. |
| Startup of the Year | Recognizes a high-performing startup showing strong innovation, scalability, and market disruption. |
| Social Entrepreneur of the Year | Celebrates an entrepreneur who has created social value through innovative, sustainable, and impactful ventures. |
| Most Innovative Company of the Year | Celebrates an organization that consistently fosters innovation to achieve business excellence. |
| Most Valuable Technical Innovation | Recognizes a cutting-edge technological advancement that has delivered tangible value and industry transformation. |
| Most Valuable Product | Highlights a product that excels in design, functionality, and customer impact. |
| Most Valuable Service | Acknowledges a service offering known for its outstanding quality, delivery, and satisfaction. |
| CSR Program of the Year | Awards an initiative with notable impact in sustainability, community development, or social welfare. |
Industry Categories
| Category Group | Industry Category |
| Marketing & Media | Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations |
| Media & Broadcasting | |
| Digital Media & Content Creation | |
| Event Management & Experiential Marketing | |
| Publishing & Print Media | |
| Fashion & Lifestyle | Apparel & Textiles |
| Beauty, Wellness & Personal Care | |
| Fashion Accessories & Design | |
| Lifestyle Products & Services | |
| Technology & Innovation | Electronics & Consumer Devices |
| Information Technology (IT) & Software Solutions | |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | |
| Internet/New Media & Digital Platforms | |
| SaaS & Cloud Services | |
| E-Commerce & Online Retail | |
| Education & Training | K-12 Education |
| Higher Education & Universities | |
| EdTech & Online Learning Platforms | |
| Corporate Training & Skill Development | |
| Finance & Business Services | Financial Services & Fintech |
| Accounting, Tax & Audit Firms | |
| Investment & Wealth Management | |
| Business Consulting & Strategy | |
| Food & Consumer Products | Food & Beverage |
| Packaged Goods & FMCG | |
| Organic & Health Food Brands | |
| Restaurant Chains & Cloud Kitchens | |
| Healthcare & Wellness | Health Products & Services |
| Hospitals & Clinics | |
| Telemedicine & HealthTech | |
| Fitness & Recreation | |
| Travel & Hospitality | Hotels, Resorts & Leisure |
| Travel Agencies & Tourism | |
| Event Venues & Experiences | |
| Industrial & Manufacturing | Heavy Manufacturing |
| Consumer Goods Manufacturing | |
| Auto & Auto Components | |
| Robotics & Industrial Automation | |
| Construction & Real Estate | Materials & Construction |
| Real Estate Development | |
| Architecture & Interior Design | |
| Infrastructure Projects | |
| Agriculture & Rural Sector | Agriculture & AgriTech |
| Agro-based Industries | |
| Dairy, Poultry & Fisheries | |
| Transport & Logistics | Transportation Services |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | |
| Shipping & Warehousing | |
| Aviation & Rail Services | |
| Sports & Entertainment | Sports Management & Training |
| Esports & Gaming | |
| Film, TV & OTT Platforms | |
| Music & Performing Arts |
Achievement Awards Categories
| Category | Description |
| Achievement in Customer Satisfaction | Recognizes outstanding efforts in delivering exceptional customer experiences and loyalty. |
| Achievement in Growth | Honors organizations that have demonstrated significant and sustained business growth. |
| Achievement in Human Resources | Celebrates excellence in HR practices, including talent acquisition, retention, and development. |
| Achievement in International Expansion | Acknowledges successful ventures into global markets with strong international performance. |
| Achievement in Organization Recovery | Recognizes resilience and turnaround strategies that helped revive and rebuild business momentum. |
| Achievement in Sustainability | Honors commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. |
| Achievement in Innovation | Rewards breakthrough ideas, processes, or technologies that drive competitive advantage. |
| Achievement in Digital Transformation | Celebrates strategic use of digital tools and platforms to improve efficiency and customer engagement. |
| Achievement in Leadership Excellence | Acknowledges visionary leadership that has led to exceptional organizational outcomes. |
| Achievement in Brand Building | Recognizes outstanding efforts in enhancing brand value, reputation, and customer recall. |
| Achievement in Supply Chain Management | Honors operational excellence and innovation in logistics and supply chain systems. |
| Achievement in Quality & Standards | Celebrates adherence to high quality standards and implementation of best practices. |
| Achievement in Corporate Culture | Acknowledges efforts in building a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. |
| Achievement in Crisis Management | Recognizes strategic responses to unforeseen disruptions, ensuring business continuity and resilience. |
