The 10th edition of the IndIAA Awards 2025, presented by the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), recognised India’s top brands and agencies across 16 categories, marking a decade of creative excellence.
Nestlé India won in the Food & Beverages category, while Gabit secured the award in Consumer Electronics. Leading agencies Ogilvy India and Moonshot emerged as the top performers, each winning four awards, with DDB Mudra, Lowe Lintas, and Creativeland Asia also receiving multiple recognitions.
Winners
“It’s been a privilege and an honour to go through hundreds of campaigns across multiple creatives and sectors. It truly is a testament to the creative excellence that our country has always been known for. Having been a marketer on the other side and now working with one of the leading digital platforms, it’s incredible to see how creative excellence has kept pace with changing times,” Arun Srinivas, Jury Chairperson and Managing Director & Country Head, Meta India, said. “This year, we also added a digital leg to understand how brands across campaigns are excelling in storytelling — one of the key factors, along with creative quality and messaging clarity, in deciding these awards,” he added.
Other brand winners included Hero MotoCorp (Automotives & Accessories), HDFC Mutual Fund (Banking & Finance), Asian Paints (Home Décor & Fittings), Colgate-Palmolive (Personal Care), Meta (Telecom & Technology), as well as Swiggy, Urban Company, Dream11, Tanishq, MakeMyTrip, and Stayfree.
Shilpa Shetty was recognised as the “Most Disruptive Brand in the Entertainment Industry,” while winners of the AFAA national-level Changemakers for Good awards were felicitated for campaigns with social impact.
Media agencies
Media agencies, including Madison Media, Wavemaker, Havas Media, EssenceMediacom, Starcom, and IPG Mediabrand,s were credited for delivering some of the year’s most impactful campaigns across platforms.
“The IndIAA Awards have always stood for creative work backed by insight and purpose. What makes them unique is the integrity of the process — real campaigns shortlisted by editors and judged by top advertisers, the very people who approve great ideas every day. As we celebrate the 10th edition, we’re proud to honour work that not only drives business but uses communication as a force for good,” Abhishek Karnani, President, IAA India Chapter, said.
“It’s been incredibly fulfilling to see the IndIAA Awards grow into one of the most respected recognitions in our industry. What makes us special is the integrity of the process — real campaigns, judged by real clients. As we celebrate the 10th edition, I’m proud that we continue to honour work that blends creativity, effectiveness, and a genuine commitment to being a force for good. Congratulations to all the winners,” Jaideep Gandhi, Vice President IAA India Chapter & Chairperson, IAA INDIAA Awards 2025, added.