NDTV has announced the 11-member jury for its Indian of the Year Awards 2026. The jury will meet on November 3 to recognise individuals and organisations for their contributions across different fields, including public policy, business, healthcare, literature, education, arts and sports.

According to an NDTV press release today, the jury includes former Chief Justice of India Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Chairman Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi, filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, and veteran actor and former Film and Television Institute of India Chairman Anupam Kher.

Other members include former G20 Sherpa of India and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited Executive Vice Chairperson Dr. Preetha Reddy, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member Sanjeev Sanyal, author Amish Tripathi, NYU Stern School of Business Dean Bharat N. Anand and tennis legend Leander Paes.

The awards recognise individuals and institutions for their achievements across public life, business, science, entertainment and sports. The platform aims to highlight contributions that have made a difference to the country.

NDTV CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal said the jury members bring experience from different fields and will help recognise achievements that contribute to India’s progress and inspire others.

NDTV Managing Editor Shiv Aroor said the awards will focus on the impact of achievements on a particular field, community and the country. He added that the jury’s experience will help identify contributions that go beyond individual accomplishments.

The jury’s deliberations on November 3 will play a key role in selecting this year’s awardees. The 2026 edition aims to recognise individuals and organisations whose work has had a meaningful influence on the country and its people.