The Economic Times is set to host the 2nd edition of the CIO Awards for Enterprise IT Excellence in a grand ceremony on February 27, 2025, in Mumbai. The Guest of Honour for the Awards will be
S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), who will grace the event, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering digital innovation and enterprise IT excellence.
Grand Jury Panel:
With the backing of an esteemed grand jury of industry pioneers, these awards will spotlight leaders who are redefining customer experience, operational efficiency, and digital ecosystems in an era of rapid technological change.
The Grand Jury Meet, which concluded on February 7, 2025, witnessed the Jury in full strength, probing the shortlisted candidates on their projects – to adjudge the final set of winners – the best of enterprise IT in India.
The Grand Jury included an esteemed panel of industry pioneers:
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar – Former Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT
- Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs
- Dr. R.S. Sharma – Former Chairperson, ONDC
- Dr. Sangita Reddy – Joint MD, Apollo Hospitals
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma – Chairman & CEO, Paytm
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Ananya Birla, Businessperson & Artist
- Renuka Ramnath, Founder & CEO, Multiples Asset Management
- Rohit Bansal, Co-Founder, Snapdeal
Award Categories:
With 750+ nominations received, these awards highlight the remarkable achievements of CIOs and IT leaders who are leveraging emerging technologies like AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and automation to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and business resilience. The participants represent organizations that are redefining customer experience, optimizing enterprise functions, and building future-ready digital ecosystems.Spanning diverse aspects of enterprise IT, the awards recognize excellence in:
- Digital Enterprise of India
- Customer Experience Transformation
- Emerging Technology Capability
- Innovative Digital Business Model
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Digital Factory
- Future-Proof Digital Infrastructure
- End-to-End Service Delivery Platform
- Automated IT Management And Cybersecurity
- Digital Sales and Marketing
- Finance & Accounts Transformation
- Business Continuity and Risk Management
- Employee Experience and Learning Transformation
The Economic Times CIO Awards for Enterprise IT Excellence serve as a premier platform to celebrate the trailblazers of digital transformation who are redefining how businesses operate in an era of AI, automation, and cloud-driven innovation. The awards recognize CIOs and IT leaders who have successfully navigated technological disruptions, optimized enterprise functions, and elevated customer experiences.These leaders are not only driving innovation and efficiency but also laying the foundation for a secure, scalable, and intelligent digital ecosystem. The 2nd edition of the CIO Awards will showcase the best-in-class enterprise technology strategies and digital solutions for sustained growth and competitive advantage.
For more details on award categories, nominations, and event participation, visit
https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/enterprise-tech-award
source: https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate-news/et-cio-awards-2025-grand-jury-of-industry-pioneers-presides-over-premier-enterprise-it-honors/118105509
