IOTY awards will be presented across categories like Entertainment, Sports, Rising Sports Star, Youth Icon, Business, Climate Warrior, and Social Change. The selection process is a mix of both jury and public voting; with 50% of the decision-making power given to the audience, and the remaining 50% is entrusted to the jury, which includes Sanjiv Goenka (Chairperson, RPSG Group), Harish Salve (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India), Ramesh Sippy (Indian Filmmaker), Indu Malhotra (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Ashwini Nachappa (Former Indian Athlete).

In the Sports category, nominees include India’s Olympic medalists Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale and PR Sreejesh, and cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana. The Rising Sports Stars category includes the new World Chess Champion D Gukesh, wrestler Aman Sehrawat, cricketers Abhishek Sharma, Shafali Verma and shooter Sarabjot Singh as the nominees.

The star-studded nominees in the Entertainment category include Shraddha Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Pankaj Tripathi, Fahadh Faasil, and the Laapata Ladies team. The Youth Icon category features Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, Nikhil Kamath, Nancy Tyagi and Jaya Kishori.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj, Apollo Hospitals JMD Dr. Sangita Reddy and Team HAL are nominated in the Business Category.

In the Climate Warrior Category, UNICEF India’s Youth Advocate Vinisha Umashankar, Climate Change Activist Hina Saifi, Sustainability Activist Soumya Ranjan Biswal, Environmentalist Chami Murmu and Entrepreneur Kriti Tula are nominated. The Social Change category includes nominees such as Women in Cinema Collective, Social Activists Tatwashil Kamble & Ashok Tangade, Singer and Philanthropist Palak Muchhal, and changemakers Adhik Kadam and Laljibhai Prajapati.

Smriti Mehra, CEO – English & Business News, Network18 said, “The immense popularity of Indian of the Year lies in its legacy of recognising and celebrating excellence over the past thirteen editions. From icons such as Shah Rukh Khan and Neeraj Chopra to visionary leaders such as PM Narendra Modi and Dr. Manmohan Singh, our past winners have truly embodied the spirit of the Indian of the Year title. This platform has become a hallmark of achievement, inspiring audiences and delivering unparalleled value to the brands that associate with it.”

Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 added, “The awards evening will be a gathering of greatest of Indians who have made the country proud over the past year. As we step into the new year, it’s important to look back at the achievements of the past year that hold significance for us as a nation. We are excited to celebrate the remarkable contributions of those who rose above challenges and inspired next generations.”

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is the Presenting Partner, Polymatech is the Co-powered by Partner,  and Epson and Reliance Industries are the Associate Partners for CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2024.

To watch the spectacular grand finale, tune in to CNN-News18 on Friday, January 17 at 6 pm or visit www.indianoftheyear.com

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The nominees in the Business category are personalities who are playing a pivotal role in propelling India’s economic growth. The nominees include N Chandrasekaran (Chairperson, Tata Sons), Sanjiv Puri (Managing Director, ITC), Dinesh Khara (Chairperson, State Bank of India), Sunil Vachani (Founder & Chairman, Dixon Technologies) and Sandeep Bakhshi (CEO, ICICI Bank).

Under the leadership of N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons has witnessed a recovery and comeback in key businesses such as Steel and Auto. He consolidated the leadership in the aviation sector through Air India acquisition, and the company is now investing in semi-conductors, is a manufacturer for Apple and has entered into a tie-up with Nvidia for AI. N Chandrasekaran today oversees 30 companies across ten verticals, operating in 100+ countries with a collective revenue of $150 billion (INR 12 trillion), in 2022-23, employing over 1 million people.

Leading one of India’s diversified conglomerates, Sanjiv Puri has been at the forefront of steering ITC towards sustainable growth and innovation. The demerger of ITC hotels and acquisitions in the D2C and digital space have paid off for the company. ITC expanded with 18 new hotels in the last 16 months, focusing on tier 2 cities. It also consolidated agro, foods, and hospitality for a significant push in millets.

Recognized for his astute leadership at the helm of India’s largest bank, Dinesh Khara has played a crucial role in steering State Bank of India through dynamic economic arena. In the first quarter (Q1) of the ongoing financial year (FY) 2023-24, SBI’s net profit stood at Rs. 18,736 cr. Recently, Centre extended his tenure till August 2024. SBI’s asset quality has improved, its costs are under control and the share of safe and secure retail assets have also increased.

Sunil Vachani is a trailblazer in the electronics manufacturing sector and a torchbearer of the Make in India initiative. He has transformed Dixon into a powerhouse in electronics manufacturing, earning it the moniker of India’s Foxconn. This success story is poised to unfold for years to come. In just six years, the company’s workforce has surged from 1,500 to 25,000 employees, with projections reaching around 35,000 within a year.

Sandeep Bakhshi led a remarkable turnaround for ICICI Bank after Chanda Kochhar’s arrest and indictment. He cleaned up the loan book and ramped up the digital game for the bank. When he took over ICICI Bank in 2018, the share price of the bank on BSE was Rs. 313.35 per piece, which has reached over Rs. 900 and growing, an indication that the investors have reposed faith in the management of the bank. ICICI Bank on October 21 registered 35.7% year-on-year growth in standalone profit and a 24% rise in net interest income in the July-September quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2), with a significant fall in bad loan provisions.

‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ has a rich legacy of honouring exceptional individuals across various fields. The 2023 winners will be revealed at the star-studded grand awards ceremony in January 2024.

Past winners in the Business category include names like Ratan Tata, Aditya Puri, Rajiv Bajaj, Kumar Mangalam Birla and Uday Kotak, to name a few.

This year, the winner selection process will combine expert judgment and public voting, with 50% of the decision-making power given to the audience and the remaining 50% entrusted to the jury.

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Currently into its 13^th edition, the awards recognize and award individuals who have brought pride to the nation with remarkable contributions in their respective fields. Recognizing excellence across seven categories – Entertainment, Business, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors, IOTY 2023 promises to be a celebration of India’s finest achievers on the global stage.

The nominees in the Sports category consist of extraordinary individuals who have exemplified grit, perseverance, and excellence, which include India’s biggest sports personalities such as Sunil Chhetri, Shubman Gill, Nikhat Zareen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy – Chirag Shetty, and Neeraj Chopra.

Captain of the 2023 SAFF championship winning Indian football team, Sunil Chhetri has scored over 90 international goals in his career. He is the third highest goal scorer amongst active players behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Shubman Gill, the promising Indian cricketer, has emerged as one of the brightest prospects of the Indian cricket team. Gill had a stellar IPL season and became the youngest cricketer to score an ODI double century.

In the realm of boxing, Nikhat Zareen, the world champion Indian boxer, clinched a second successive World title and Commonwealth Games gold medal. Zareen’s triumph at the 2022 World Boxing Championships in the flyweight category is a testament to her dedication and skill.

Satwik and Chirag became the first Indian men’s duo to win the Asian Badminton Championship, a world championship medal, and a super series 1000 event. Their prowess on the court helped them scale new heights in 2023 and brought pride to the nation.

India’s first gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at the Diamond League. His unwavering commitment and hunger for excellence puts him on course to be the ‘greatest of all time’ athletes India has produced.

The winner will be revealed at the star-studded grand finale celebrating luminaries in Indian entertainment at The Indian of the Year 2023 award ceremony.

‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ has a rich legacy of honouring exceptional talent across various fields. Past winners in the sports category include legendary names like Viswanathan Anand, Sania Mirza, PV Sindhu, MS Dhoni, Saina Nehwal, and Abhinav Bindra, to name a few.

This year, the winner selection process will combine expert judgment and public voting, with 50% of the decision-making power given to the audience and the remaining 50% entrusted to the jury. Online voting will remain open throughout November

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