Some rooms open doors. This one is built to.
On 27th September 2026, the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 — an initiative by The Times of India Group — will bring together India’s sharpest founders, CEOs, and industry leaders at the Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon, for a single evening built around one theme: “Redefining the Rules of Growth and Leadership.”
If you’ve been thinking about how to get your name, your company, and your story in front of Economic Times — this is the single most direct opportunity on the calendar this year.
What the Summit Is Really About
India’s business landscape is shifting faster than most founders can keep up with — legacy industries going digital, new-age businesses rewriting the rules of scale, and leadership itself being redefined from authority to adaptability. The ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 was built to capture exactly that moment.
It’s not a trade show and it’s not a networking mixer. It’s a curated evening of keynotes, panel conversations, and a felicitation ceremony — designed to honor the leaders and businesses actually shaping this shift, while giving them a platform that compounds well beyond the night itself.
The summit’s key objectives:
- Spotlight genuine excellence and innovation in business
- Shape the narrative around what “business excellence” looks like in a disrupted market
- Recognize outstanding contributions across sectors
- Create a real platform for networking and strategic partnerships
Who Belongs in the Room
The summit is open across an unusually wide sweep of sectors — from IT, healthcare, and manufacturing to AI & robotics, fintech, EVs, D2C, real estate, and emerging startups. In short: if you’re building something that matters in India right now, there’s a seat here for you. Eligible sectors include:
IT & Software, Healthcare & Pharma, Manufacturing & Engineering, Financial Services & Insurance, Retail & E-commerce, Telecom, EdTech, Agritech, Energy & Renewables, Hospitality, Logistics, Real Estate, EVs, Food & Beverage, Aerospace & Defense, AI/Robotics/Automation, Blockchain & FinTech, Textiles, Sustainability, NBFCs, and Startups & Emerging Enterprises.
Inside the Evening
The summit unfolds as a full experience, not just a stage full of speeches:
- Lamp-Lighting Ceremony to open the evening
- Experts Talk from category leaders
- Inspiration Talk by a motivational speaker
- Fireside Chat — one-on-one conversations between an ET moderator and founders/innovators on themes like “The New CEO Playbook: Leading Through Uncertainty & Reinvention” and “From Founder to Institution: Scaling Vision Without Losing Culture”
- Panel Discussion tackling the questions every leader is actually asking right now — brand-building for conscious consumers, AI’s role in leadership, building resilient organizations amid global uncertainty, and what will define India’s next decade of leaders
- Felicitation Ceremony, honoring the evening’s recognized leaders
- Cocktails & Dinner to close out the night with the kind of relationship-building that doesn’t happen over email
There’s also a tentative celebrity chief guest joining the evening, adding another layer of visibility to an already high-profile gathering.
The Felicitation: ET Excellence in Business and Leadership 2026
At the heart of the evening is the ET Excellence in Business and Leadership 2026 felicitation — recognizing visionary leaders, disruptive startups, and resilient legacy businesses that have delivered genuine performance and impact across their industries.
This isn’t a trophy for the sake of a trophy. It’s a credibility marker — the kind that shows up in board decks, investor conversations, and Google searches of your name for years after the applause fades.
Why This Matters Beyond the Room: The Media Coverage
This is the part most founders underestimate. Being part of this summit isn’t just an evening of good conversation — it comes with real, tangible media value:
- Print: Featured individuals get their picture and profile included in a special supplement circulated with The Economic Times across Delhi NCR, including a dedicated 80–100 SQCM profile write-up
- Digital: A mention on ET.com, within the official event coverage article
In other words, this is earned Economic Times coverage — the exact kind of feature founders spend months trying to land through cold pitching — built directly into your presence at the summit.
Why Founders Shouldn’t Walk In Unprepared
Here’s the honest reality: showing up isn’t the same as making the most of the room. The founders who leave this summit with a felicitation, a quoted feature, a fireside chat invite, or a sponsorship placement are the ones who walked in with the right positioning already in place — a clear narrative, the right introductions, and a story that’s genuinely ready to be told to an ET moderator or journalist.
That’s exactly where preparation makes the difference between attending an event and being remembered from it.
How Revyrral Media Can Get You There
At Revyrral Media, we help founders and leaders secure the right presence at exactly these kinds of high-value platforms — from summit participation and sponsorship positioning to felicitation nominations, panel and fireside chat placements, and the media narrative that makes sure your ET coverage lands the way it should.
If you want to be in the room on September 27, 2026 — recognized, featured, and positioned the right way — we can help you get there.
Start your journey with Revyrral Media and let’s talk about your place at the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026?
The ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 is a premier leadership event hosted by The Times of India Group, bringing together founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss growth, innovation, and leadership while recognizing outstanding business achievements.
2. When and where will the summit take place?
The summit will be held on 27th September 2026 at the Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon, one of India’s leading venues for high-profile business events.
3. Who should attend the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026?
The event is ideal for business owners, startup founders, CXOs, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and organizations looking to increase visibility, credibility, and strategic business connections.
4. How can my company participate in the ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026?
Companies can participate through delegate registrations, sponsorship opportunities, business recognition programs, panel discussions, fireside chats, and founder spotlight features.
5. Can startups participate in the summit?
Yes. The summit welcomes startups, emerging enterprises, and established businesses across multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, fintech, AI, real estate, retail, and more.
6. What is the ET Excellence in Business and Leadership 2026 felicitation?
The felicitation recognizes visionary founders, business leaders, innovative companies, and high-growth organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and industry impact.
7. How can I get nominated for the ET Excellence in Business and Leadership 2026 recognition?
Businesses and founders can express their interest through an official nomination process. A strong business profile, measurable achievements, industry impact, and growth story can significantly strengthen eligibility.
8. Will participants receive media coverage?
Selected participants may receive valuable media exposure through event-related coverage, including profile features and mentions associated with the summit.
9. How can I get featured in The Economic Times through this event?
Opportunities may be available through recognition programs, sponsorship participation, speaker engagements, founder stories, and event-related editorial coverage. Our team can help evaluate the most suitable participation route for your business.
10. Are sponsorship opportunities available?
Yes. Businesses can leverage sponsorship opportunities to enhance brand visibility, showcase their expertise, connect with decision-makers, and position themselves alongside industry leaders.
11. Can I become a speaker or panelist at the summit?
Speaker, panelist, and fireside chat opportunities may be available for founders, business leaders, and subject-matter experts with compelling industry insights and leadership stories.