Indian businesses are currently experiencing a shift towards digital transformation. Leaders in technology are emerging as the architects of this digital evolution, leveraging AI, automation, and cloud innovations. The ETCIO Awards 2025, now in its second year, honors and acknowledges these pioneers—CIOs and technology decision-makers—for redefining enterprise IT.
From transforming customer experiences through AI to strengthening digital foundations with a focus on cybersecurity, this year’s award winners exemplify the forefront of enterprise technology. Chosen from over 750 nominations, these leaders have embraced digital transformation and reimagined business models.
Their efforts span multiple sectors—manufacturing, BFSI, healthcare, retail, and public enterprises—demonstrating how strategic technology integration drives growth, resilience, and sustainability.
Selected by a distinguished jury composed of business luminaries and tech experts, including Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and Ananya Birla, the winners exemplify the transformative power of technology in business.
Award-Winning Innovations: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity at the Forefront
This year’s honorees are:
Digital Enterprise of India – Recognizing an organization that has successfully amalgamated AI, cloud, and automation to forge a next-generation digital business model.
Future-Ready Digital Infrastructure – Honoring CIOs who have developed scalable, resilient, and AI-driven layouts ensuring business continuity and flexibility.
Innovative Digital Business Models – Recognizing companies that have utilized technology to disrupt markets and create new revenue avenues.
The winners of the ETCIO Awards 2025 embody the vibrant enterprise innovation landscape of India. As these trailblazers continue to forge new paths, they establish benchmarks for the future.
The full roster of winners:
- Digital Enterprise of India – Automotive
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
- Digital Enterprise of India – BFSI
Bajaj Auto Finance Limited
- Digital Enterprise of India – BFSI
SBI Card
- Digital Enterprise of India – New Age
Imagine Marketing Limited (boAt)
- Digital Enterprise of India – Consumer Electronics
Bajaj Electricals Ltd
- Digital Enterprise of India – Energy
TATA POWER
- Digital Enterprise of India – FMCG
Nestlé
- Digital Enterprise of India – IT/ ITES
Wipro Ltd
- Digital Enterprise of India – Manufacturing
Exide Industries Ltd
- Digital Enterprise of India – Govt/ PSUs
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC)
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Digital Factory
Ashok Leyland Limited
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Business Continuity & Risk Management
Vedanta – Cairn Oil & Gas
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – End to End Service Delivery Platforms
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Automated IT Management & Cyber Security
Jio Platforms Ltd
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Automated IT Management & Cyber Security
Reliance Group
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Supply Chain Optimization
Unilever
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Emerging Technology Capability
Digital India Bhashini Division
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Employee Experience and Learning Transformation Accenture
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Future-Ready Digital Infrastructure
Indian Bank
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Digital Sales & Marketing
Axis Max Life Insurance
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Innovative Digital Business Model
Hero MotoCorp Limited
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Finance and Account Transformation
More Retail Private Limited
- Excellence in Technology Implementation – Customer Experience Transformation
Veolia India
