Business Today is set to host the 14th edition of the Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards in Mumbai on March 28, 2026, bringing together some of the country’s most influential voices from policy, industry and finance. The event will revolve around the theme, ‘The India Advantage in a Fragmenting World,’ focusing on how India is navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape.

According to a press release, the event will be graced by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and is presented by PwC. Positioned as a key platform for thought leadership, the summit aims to foster dialogue on the strategic, economic and geopolitical shifts shaping India’s trajectory.

At a time when global trade routes are being redefined and geopolitical tensions are influencing economic priorities, the event will host discussions across critical areas such as maritime strategy, supply chains, defence, energy security and capital markets. The conversations are expected to explore how India is positioning itself at the centre of these global shifts while building resilience across sectors.

Among the key speakers, Krishna Swaminathan will address the importance of sea lanes and supply chains, while Prashant Ruia will speak on strengthening self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan is expected to share insights on capital markets at a pivotal moment, while industry leaders including Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan will deliberate on navigating economic uncertainty.

Leadership and organisational resilience will form a central theme, with voices such as Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary sharing perspectives on steering businesses through disruption. Arun Alagappan will discuss strengthening India’s fertiliser ecosystem, while Arundhati Bhattacharya will reflect on leadership in a rapidly evolving corporate environment. Anish Shah and S Vellayan are also expected to present their views on building future-ready organisations.

The event will conclude with a special address by Aroon Purie, followed by the Business Today Best CEOs Awards, which recognise excellence in corporate leadership across sectors.

As the global environment becomes increasingly fragmented, Business Today MindRush 2026 seeks to decode the forces shaping India’s rise and provide a platform for meaningful conversations around energy security, resilient supply chains and global competitiveness. The event aims to underline India’s growing influence in a world marked by uncertainty and transformation, while bringing together ideas that can shape the country’s economic future.