Times Business Icons North 2026- Honouring Visionaries & Trailblazers of Modern Business | India News

The reception was held on March 15, 2026, at Radisson Hotel, MG Road, New Delhi. Indian film actress Nimrat Kaur felicitated the recipients.

Adding intellectual depth to the evening, the event also featured two thought-provoking panel discussions that addressed the most defining themes of contemporary business.

First panel The discussion focused on sustainability was led by Virendra Pankaj, CEO, Asim Infrastructure Finance Limited, Anshu Kumar, AVP-Commercial, Hexa Climate Solutions, Kanaya Bhadra, Founder & CEO, Sunstream Green, Shashank Sharma, Founder, Chairman & CEO, SunSure Energy and Prasanna, KNRINAINAINAINAINAINAINAINAINAINGAINAINAINAINAINAINGA. ‘Industry leaders engage in a panel discussion at the Times Business Icons Awards, exploring the evolving role of leadership and sustainable practices in driving long-term growth.‘

Asim Infrastructure Finance Limited –Virendra Pankaj, CEO, Asim Infrastructure Finance, delivered the keynote address at Times Business Icons, emphasizing the role of responsible capital and sustainable infrastructure in shaping India’s future.

Second panelLed by Arjun Kumar, DRDO, Government of India – Associate Director and Scientist, Dr. Nagendra Babu Samineni, MD, Unistring Tech Solutions and Manisha Trivedi, Head of Middle School, Learners International School, explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence – highlighting how AI is redefining customer engagement and decision making across product sectors.

The event sponsors were as follows: Netram by Prakriti Guru Estate LLP – Vikas Sahni, (CMD & Founder), Saurabh Sahni (Executive Director) and Deepak Gupta (Director). In Times Business Icons North 2026, Netram was recognized as one of the first few traditional living townships combining spirituality, science, nature by the Ganga. IRCTC – Serving around 58 crore meals annually in partnership with IRCTC, Navratna CPSE, Sustainable Practice Improvement and Times Business Icon North’26. Jigar Madeira Ventures- Jigar CEO Anubhav Khanna says India’s maker moment is here. Jigger Shots is creating a new alcove category from India, redefining the rules and making for India. Harmony Infra Ventures Pvt. Ltd. – Saylander Solanki is the founder and director of Harmony Infra Ventures Pvt. Ltd. said Harmony Infra Ventures Pvt Ltd is a specialty luxury real estate brand based in Delhi NCR. It specializes in premium residential and commercial developments, creating bespoke, high-end living experiences with innovation, superior design and quality, backed by a diverse legacy across the FMCG, education, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.Typesy Beauty – Kairvi Bharat Ram – Founder and CEO of Typesy Beauty says “Creating this brand scared me, fulfilled me, and making someone use Typesy totally worth every struggle” Medusa Drink – At Medusa, we believe meaningful progress is driven by those who have the courage to challenge convention and lead with conviction. As a brand built on bold thinking and disciplined craft, we see innovation as a mindset, not a moment. Sponsoring the Times Business Icons event was a natural extension of this belief – a platform that recognizes individuals and organizations shaping the future of Indian industry. twisted tail – Radhika Sharda and Ateen Khanna say they are thrilled to be Twist partners in Times Business Icons, where ambition meets achievement. Celebrating leaders shaping the future with bold ideas and meaningful impact. One for each story. Kalra Hospital- Kalra Hospital Shree Ram Cardio Thoracic Neuroscience Centre, an organization working with a mission and commitment to quality strives to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of those it serves by maintaining continuous improvement, integrity and medical ethics, its mission, to serve the community at large and the lives of people and those who cannot afford part of the cost of interdisciplinary treatment in curricular diseases. Scandia Volvo – Scandia Volvo is proud to be associated with the Times Business Icon Awards as a luxury auto partner. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to quality innovation and celebrates leaders who make a meaningful impact. At Scandia Volvo, we believe true luxury is defined not just by design and performance, but by safety, sophistication and purpose.

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Research Methodology The study was conducted by Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd. The purpose of this study was to conduct a survey, assess and evaluate potential nominations and recommend the final list of recipients for the coveted Times Business Icons North 2026. The survey consisted of modules such as desk secondary research, method of sharing fact files and arriving at analysis and a factual survey (participatory survey) to identify outstanding performers and contributors in various fields. With the help of Internet, social media, print-magazines and other publications, an extensive list of business organizations, brand leaders and performers and some affiliated businesses has been created. Informational questionnaires were sent to these business entities, brand leaders and performers and some affiliates and then rigorously followed up through telephone, email and personal visits. The kind of work the nominees have done, focusing on innovation and value proposition, contributes to the business world, society and the nation at large, vision for adding more value to the business world, society and the nation in the future, The present study has been exclusively conducted by an independent research firm called Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd. using the stated method to arrive at the given result. The publishing house and its affiliates/employees/authorized representatives/group companies are not responsible/liable for the said results. Readers are advised to make an informed decision before acting on survey results. List of awardees Ajay Kapoor of Shubham Chemicals & Solvents Ltd. – Excellence in Import and Distribution of Chemicals A Anju Gupta of Rotary Club of Delhi Preet Vihar – Visionary Leadership in Social Impact Anshul Pathania World School, Rohtak – Excellence in School Education Biigtech – Emerging Developer of the Year – Commercial CP Plus (Aditya Infotech Limited) – Excellence in Made-in-India security and surveillance solutions FinKeda – Excellence in Financial Services Dr Gaurav Bharadwaj of PSRI Hospital – Excellence in Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Gaurav Tandon of Tandon Solvents & Chemicals – Entrepreneur of the Year Jaipuria School of Business – Ghaziabad – One of the best management institutes in North for placements and industry linkages Learners International School – Excellence in Education Manisha Sharma of Venkateswara International School, Dwarka, Sector 10 – Excellence in Quality Education Mother Dairy – Excellence in Dairy and Nutrition Nanda Kishore Garg of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society – Excellence in Technical Education Dr. Neeti Gaur of Citrine Clinic – Excellence in Dermatology Pawan Solanki of Project AUSM – Excellence in Overseas Education Prachi Singh of Realty Assistant – Emerging Developer of the Year, Dharohar Land Corporation Prashant Jain of Mahaveer Senior Model School – Excellence for being a changemaker school Praveen Singhal of Lexus New Delhi – the visionary leader of luxury automobiles Preksha Singh of Agrashell Infratech Pvt. Ltd. – Women Trailblazers in Real Estate PSRI Hospital – Delhi NCR’s leading multispecialty hospital Raghav Minocha of Art Hub – Excellence in College Counseling and Portfolio Development for Art and Design Colleges Former Senior Partner – CA Raj Kumar Aggarwal of SR Batliboi & Co LLP – Excellence in Chartered Accountancy Rajeev Gupta of RSWM Ltd – Business Leader of the Year Ruma Pathak of MM Public School, Pitampura – Excellence in Education Saurabh Saharan of HCBS Development Limited – Ultra Luxury Project of the Year – Twin Horizon Dr Saurabh Kumar Srivastava of Kutumb Dental – Excellence in Dentistry CA Sanjeev Singhal – Excellence in Chartered Accountancy – Central Council Member, ICAI, Founder & President, CA Global Kutumbkom Foundation, Chairman, UNCTAD ISAR 39th & 40th Session Introduction Realty Icon – Mixed-Use Development of the Year Dr Brinda Sharma of Kutumb Dental – Excellence in General Practice Vishwabhushan of Fusion Basket Communication Pvt. Ltd. – Excellence in Barter-Driven Advertising and Marketing Vivekananda School, D Block, Anand Vihar – Excellence in Innovation in Education Eugene Infra Pvt Ltd – Emerging luxury real estate developer Disclaimer: Opinions expressed/content/presented herein in this advertisement, promotional features are the sole and exclusive responsibility of individual clients/experts/their authorized representatives for which the publishing house/its representatives/affiliates are not responsible/liable.