Success isn’t built overnight. It is engineered through a clear vision and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrate the ambition, innovation and determination that turn bold ideas into extraordinary achievements and create a lasting impact. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #EngineeredForSuccess #Entrepreneurship #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Building one successful brand is an achievement. Building another takes a whole new level of ambition. After founding Karagiri, which was acquired by Mensa Brands in 2021, Pallavi Mohadikar turned her attention to everyday jewellery. With Palmonas, she has helped make demi-fine jewellery more accessible to Indian consumers, building a brand around pieces designed to be worn every day. Her entrepreneurial journey has earned her the ‘Woman Ahead’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Congratulations to Pallavi Mohadikar on this win and here’s to the next chapter of her journey! #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #WomanAhead #Palmonas #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Scale in insurance depends on being present wherever customers choose to engage. ET Corner Office Conversations features Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, as he explains why a multi-channel distribution strategy matters, and why the right banking partners can be just as important as the channels themselves. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF @SunLife @EconomicTimes

What’s in a name? Quite a story, in Varaha’s case. At the ET Startup Awards 2026, the founder reveals the inspiration behind its mythological roots. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Varaha #IndianStartups #StartupStories @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Mukund Jha knows that the entrepreneurial journey rarely follows a straight line. After the highs and setbacks of building startups, the former Dunzo cofounder is making waves with Emergent, the AI-powered platform he launched with his twin brother Madhav in 2024. With over 5 million users across 190 countries and $50 million in annual recurring revenue within seven months of its public launch, this is a comeback worth celebrating. Congratulations, Mukund, a fitting winner of the ‘Comeback Kid’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #ComebackKid #Emergent #ArtificialIntelligence #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

India’s fintech success stories are plenty. But is there a secret formula behind them? At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Pallavi Shrivastava of Progcap weighs in on what it really takes to make it in fintech. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #PallaviShrivastava #Progcap #Fintech #IndianStartups @pallavi_s @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Born out of IISc Bengaluru, Theranautilus is developing magnetically guided nanorobots to tackle stubborn infections, starting with root canal treatments. Its work at the intersection of physics and healthcare has earned Theranautilus the ‘Top Innovator’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Congratulations to founders Ambarish Ghosh, Peddi Shanmukh Srinivas and Debayan Dasgupta on their pioneering work, where nano technology meets modern medicine. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Theranautilus #DeepTech #HealthcareInnovation #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

What changes when a startup becomes a publicly listed company? And how do founders balance the expectations of shareholders with the ambition to keep growing? At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Lalit Keshre, CEO, Groww, and Vidit Aatrey, CEO, Meesho came together for the session ‘From Startup to Ticker: The Listing Journey’. They shared their perspectives on the journey to the stock market, the responsibilities that come with going public and the importance of holding on to the startup mindset. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Groww #Meesho #IPO #IndianStartups #StartupEcosystem @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Mukund Jha of Emergent shares his take on what founders can count on and what they probably shouldn’t. Experience truly is the best teacher. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #MukundJha #Emergent #StartupLife #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

What sets Habuild apart is how it has grown. With no external funding and no dependence on heavy marketing, this business was built largely on users coming back and bringing others with them. By turning wellness into a daily habit, Habuild has built a loyal community and a sustainable growth engine around it. Congratulations to Habuild on winning ‘Bootstrap Champ’ at the ET Startup Awards 2026. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Even the winners don’t get a free pass from a little on-stage grilling! The Groww founders field a cheeky question at the ET Startup Awards 2026 and show us how to keep things diplomatic. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Groww #StartupOfTheYear #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

The ‘Social Enterprise’ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026 goes to Varaha, a climate-tech company building carbon-removal projects around smallholder agriculture. By helping farmers adopt sustainable practices and access carbon markets, Varaha is creating climate impact while opening new economic opportunities for rural communities. Congratulations to the team on building a scalable model with real-world impact. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Varaha @varahaearth @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes