The CNBC-TV18 Indian Business Leader Awards (IBLA), presented by Standard Chartered Bank, returns for its 20th edition on December 7, 2024, in Mumbai. This landmark event celebrates two decades of recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify conviction, innovation, and purposeful disruption, under the theme ‘Leadership in Action’.

This year’s IBLA promises to be an extraordinary evening, bringing together prominent figures from business, economics, policy, and culture. Among the luminaries attending are:
• Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
• Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
• KP Singh, Chairman Emeritus, DLF
• Cyrus Poonawalla, Founder, Serum Institute of India
• Babasaheb N. Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge
• Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
• Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Vice-Chairman, Tube Investments of India (TII) and Chairman, Cholamandalam (Chola) Investment and Finance Company
• Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto
• Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India
• Rajkummar Rao, Indian Actor

The event will also feature industry stalwarts such as Ashok Vaswani (Kotak Mahindra Bank), Albinder Dhindsa (Blinkit), Vinay Dube (Akasa Air), and Zarin Daruwala (Standard Chartered Bank, India & South Asia), among others.

Reflecting on the significance of the awards, Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18, stated: “IBLA is more than just an awards ceremony – it is a tribute to those who have not only envisioned change but have taken bold steps to turn it into reality. As CNBC-TV18 marks 25 years of business news journalism, the 20th edition of IBLA is a testament to our commitment to honoring transformative leadership.”

Adding to this, Smriti Mehra, CEO – English & Business News, Network18, highlighted the importance of the platform: “Over the past two decades, IBLA has become the definitive stage for recognizing visionary leaders who shape India’s economic landscape. Our partnership with Standard Chartered Bank has been instrumental in elevating the prestige of this iconic event.”

In an era of dynamic industry changes, CNBC-TV18 continues to define the business news genre in India. Its team of celebrated journalists, including Latha Venkatesh, Surbhi Upadhyay, and Prashant Nair, ensures unrivaled coverage of finance, business, and the economy. With comprehensive insights and timely reporting, CNBC-TV18 remains the go-to source for market experts, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers.

The IBLA’s 20th edition is set to uphold its legacy of celebrating leadership that drives economic transformation and inspires future generations.
For more information, visit IBLA 2024.