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About the Awards

Now in its third edition, the Profit Tusker India Awards return to Crowne Plaza, Kochi for an evening dedicated to leadership, innovation and impact.

Excellence, reimagined

The Profit Tusker India Awards 2026 is South India's most prestigious national business recognition platform, celebrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across 36 industry sectors.

Now in its third edition, the awards are conducted at the Profit Tusker Business Summit 2026 — themed 'Excellence Reimagined' — at Crowne Plaza, Kochi on June 6, 2026.

Open to individuals and organisations across all business segments, from micro-enterprises to large conglomerates. A structured four-tier segment model ensures every nominee competes within their own peer group, making every award a genuine mark of distinction.

Crowne Plaza Kochi ballroom
By the numbers
36
Award Sections
360
Categories
4
Company Segments
1,440
Total Award Slots

The 36 Award Sections

Spanning the full breadth of India's enterprise economy.

Banking & Finance
Healthcare
Education
IT & Software
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Retail & E-commerce
Hospitality
F&B
Media & Entertainment
Logistics
Automotive
Energy & Power
Pharma
FMCG
Construction
Agritech
Fintech
EdTech
HealthTech
Telecom
Travel & Tourism
Aviation
Insurance
Apparel & Lifestyle
Beauty & Wellness
Consulting
Legal
Architecture
Jewellery
Marine
Defence
Sports
Startups
NGO & Impact
Conglomerates
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