Recognizing India’s most dynamic founders, creators, professionals, and leaders under 40.
Nationwide Awards 40 Under 40 (2026 Edition) celebrates impactful achievers who are shaping India’s business, cultural, and innovation landscape. Whether you’re building a fast-growing company, leading change in your industry, redefining creativity, or driving meaningful impact — you can now apply or be nominated for the Nationwide Awards 40 Under 40 List 2026.
Selected honorees will be featured on our website and across our media network, gaining national visibility, long-term credibility, and recognition among India’s leading brands.
The Nationwide Awards selection process is designed to be transparent, research-driven, and focused on identifying India’s most impactful professionals and leaders. Here’s the step-by-step journey for applicants and nominees.
1. Nomination / Application
Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by colleagues, mentors, partners, or organizations. The form captures key achievements, leadership indicators, and impact stories.
2. Eligibility & Background Verification
Our team validates age, category relevance, business credentials, media presence, and supporting documents to confirm eligibility for the 40 Under 40 criteria.
3. Research & Evaluation
Each profile undergoes a detailed research evaluation framework assessing: innovation, leadership, growth numbers, influence, entrepreneurship, industry reputation, and future potential.
4. Shortlisting
Using scoring models and qualitative assessment, finalists are shortlisted across sectors including Startups, Technology, Real Estate, Healthcare, Creators, Retail, Finance, Manufacturing, and more.
5. Jury Review
A distinguished jury panel of industry leaders and domain experts reviews shortlisted candidates to ensure credibility, transparency, and bias-free selection.
6. Announcement of Honorees
Honorees of the Nationwide Awards 40 Under 40 (2026 Edition) are published on our official website, featured in our media network, and highlighted across partner platforms.
7. Awards Kit & Promotion
Honorees receive the official Nationwide Awards certificate, digital badge, publication features, and promotional visibility across social, digital, and partner media.