India’s most influential platform recognizing family enterprise excellence
July 2026 | Bengaluru, India
India’s economic narrative has been shaped not by short-term cycles, but by enterprises that have stood resilient across generations. At the heart of this resilience are family-led businesses that have evolved from closely held firms into powerful enterprise dynasties, balancing legacy with reinvention, and tradition with transformation.
The ET NOW Family Business Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 brings together India’s most influential family enterprises, next-generation leaders, and first-generation founders on a single platform to examine how institutions are built, scaled, and sustained in an increasingly dynamic markets and complex global economy.
As India moves toward its next phase of economic expansion, family enterprises continue to remain central to value creation, governance evolution, and long-term capital allocation, shaping not just markets, but the very structure of Indian enterprise.
The summit is designed for the high-level leadership, convening stories and legacies that goes beyond celebration to meaningful dialogue. It explores how India’s most influential family enterprises are:
“This is more than a recognition platform; it is a strategic forum where India’s family enterprise dynasties engage in shaping the future of business leadership.”
Gain insights from India’s most influential family business leaders
Understand models of succession, governance, and institutional scaling
Engage with next-generation leaders redefining enterprise strategy
Explore how AI, innovation, and globalisation are reshaping legacy businesses
Be part of the country’s most prestigious family enterprise recognition platform
Network with Chairpersons, founders, policymakers, and industry thought leaders
The summit is designed for high-level leadership, convening stories and legacies that go beyond celebration to meaningful dialogue.
Recognises meaningful contribution to society through structured CSR, foundations, and long-term social impact initiatives.
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Recognises families that have successfully executed leadership transition through structured succession planning, institutionalised governance, and seamless transfer of responsibilities across generations or to professional or family leadership, while ensuring continuity, stability, and long-term business growth.
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Recognises family-led business groups that have built diversified, multi-sector enterprises while successfully expanding their presence across international markets through strategic, scalable, and sustainable growth.
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A flagship recognition for enterprises that have preserved and strengthened the business across generations through succession, continuity of ownership and/or management control, long term growth, stability and financial outlook.
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Recognises a next-generation leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving the growth, transformation, and long-term success of a family enterprise while preserving its legacy and values.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a second-generation or later member of a family-owned enterprise, currently holding a significant executive or strategic leadership role within the business, and be below 40 years of age. No adverse legal disputes.
Evaluation Parameters
Evaluation Process
Honours long-term senior leaders who have successfully stewarded the family enterprise through growth, transformation, and value preservation, actively shaping the future of the organisation.
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