MAHARASHTRA’S LEADERS OF EXCELLENCE

The Economic Times Maharashtra Business Awards celebrated excellence, innovation, and leadership across the state’s socio-economic landscape. Evaluated through a stringent and transparent selection process, these awards honor the companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals driving Maharashtra’s economic growth.

Sectors Recognized: Tourism, healthcare, education, realty, energy, logistics, entertainment, and more.

Key Categories:Business of the Year Entrepreneur/EntrepreNaari of the Year, and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative.

Core Impact: Beyond acknowledging success, the platform showcases transformative business practices, honors societal contributions, and inspires a culture of continuous excellence across the region.

The Economic Times Maharashtra Business Awards recognised organisational excellence across sectors driving the state’s socio-economic growth — from education and healthcare to real estate, energy, and logistics. Part of the broader Maharashtra Business Summit ecosystem, the platform draws over 200 speakers and 1,500+ delegates.

Arihant Academy has won the ‘Excellence in Coaching & Competitive Prep’ award at the inaugural Economic Times Maharashtra Business Awards 2026, held at Taj Lands’ End. The recognition highlights the Maharashtra-based institution’s commitment to strong academic outcomes, innovative teaching methodologies, and personalised mentoring for students preparing for JEE, NEET, UPSC, MPSC, and banking examinations.

Speaking on the achievement, Founder and MD, Anil Kapasi, Arihant Academy said, “This recognition is a proud milestone for us. Being honoured at a platform as prestigious as the Economic Times Maharashtra Business Awards reaffirms our belief that consistent results, student-first thinking, and continuous innovation are key to shaping future-ready learners. We dedicate this award to our students, faculty, and the entire Arihant community who have contributed to this journey.”

Mindspace REIT’s Gera Commerzone Kharadi has been recognized as the ‘Flagship Project of the Year: Commercial’ at the ET Maharashtra Business Awards & Summit 2026 — a testament to its excellence in design, innovation, and impact.

The official jury for the Economic Times Maharashtra Business Awards 2026 comprises distinguished leaders drawn from across industry, policy, and enterprise. Representing diverse sectors, each juror brings deep domain expertise and a track record of leadership, lending the selection process both rigour and credibility. Their collective judgment ensures that the awards recognise organisations and individuals who demonstrate genuine innovation and transformative impact.