Congratulations to the Winners

Congratulations to the Winners

Category Company name Metal
Most Innovative Use of AI QualiZeal Gold
Most Innovative Use of AI Fibe Silver
Most Innovative Use of AI Perfios Bronze
Digital Transformation in BFSI Perfios Gold
Digital Transformation in BFSI Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. Silver
Digital Transformation in BFSI Fibe Bronze
Cleantech Innovation Award PVR INOX LIMITED Gold
Best use of Technology to Revolutionise Customer Experience Rezo.ai Gold
Best use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics City Union Bank Gold
Best use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics Infogain Silver
Best Use of Conversational AI Coforge Ltd Gold
Best Use of Conversational AI Infogain Silver
Best Use of Conversational AI INNOVER DIGITAL Bronze
Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application Coforge Ltd Gold
Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application Rezo.ai Silver
Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application City Union Bank Bronze
Best Tech-Solution Provider Cyient Limited Gold
Best Tech-Solution Provider SISA Silver
Best Tech-Solution Provider Judge India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Bronze
Best Payment Solution ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited Gold
Best Payment Solution PayGlocal Silver
Best Payment Solution Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited Bronze
Best Payment Solution Plutos One Technology Private Limited Bronze
Best Healthtech Provider Plus91 Technologies Pvt Ltd Gold
Best Healthtech Provider Affordplan Silver
Best Fintech Provider Vartis Platforms Gold
Best Fintech Provider Fibe Silver
Best Fintech Provider PayGlocal Silver
Best Fintech Provider Angel One Ltd Bronze
Best Fashion and Textile Technology ZYOD Commerce Private Limited Gold
Best EdTech Solution Provider PhysicsWallah Limited Gold
Best EdTech Solution Provider Coding Blocks Silver
Best Data Analytics Solution HSBC Gold
Best Data Analytics Solution Infogain Silver
Best Data Analytics Solution Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited Bronze
Best AR/VR Breakthrough Britannia Industries Limited Gold
Best Cyber Security Company of the Year Covasant Technologies Private Limited Gold
Best AI Application of Tech for Good Fractal Analytics Limited Gold
Excellence in Digital Partnerships Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited Gold
Excellence in AI-Driven Marketing Canara HSBC Life Insurance Gold
Best Use of Digital Media for Brand Impact Reliance General Insurance Gold
Best Tech-Enabled Campaign Britannia Industries Limited Gold
Best Tech-Enabled Campaign VDO.AI Silver
Best Storytelling in Digital Campaigns NGC Network (India) Pvt Ltd. Gold
Best Storytelling in Digital Campaigns Nippon India Mutual Fund & Hansa Customer Equity Pvt. Ltd. Silver
Best Storytelling in Digital Campaigns Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Bronze
Best Seasonal Digital Campaign Reliance General Insurance Gold

Award Categories

Best Tech-Solution Provider

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Best SME Tech Company of the Year

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Best Payment Solution

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Best Digital Transformation in Hospitality

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Best AI Application of Tech for Good

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Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application

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Best Fintech Provider

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Best Healthtech Provider

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Best Foodtech Company of the Year

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Best AR/VR Breakthrough

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Best E-Commerce Solution Provider

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Best EdTech Solution Provider

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Best Innovation in Games

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Most Innovative Use of AI

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Best Digital Startup

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Best Cyber Security Company of the Year

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Best Data Analytics Solution

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Best Blockchain Breakthrough

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Best Fashion and Textile Technology

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Best Use of Conversational AI

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Best Tech-Enabled Campaign

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Excellence in AI-Driven Marketing

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Best Innovative Use of AdTech

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Best Digital Outdoor Advertising

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Best Tech-Integrated PR Campaign

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Best Storytelling in Digital Campaigns

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Best Seasonal Digital Campaign

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Best Tech-Driven Meme Marketing Campaign

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Excellence in Digital Partnerships

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Best Viral Digital Campaign

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Best Use of Video Tech in Marketing

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Best Display AdTech Campaign

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Best Use of Digital Media for Brand Impact

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Cleantech Innovation Award

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Digital Transformation in BFSI

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Innovative Use of Technology in Public Relations

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Digital Transformation in Automobile

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Best use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics

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Best use of Technology to Revolutionise Customer Experience

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Overview

Technology continues to be the driving force behind global transformation, influencing how we live, work, and interact. In recent years, the pace of technological advancement has only accelerated, disrupting traditional business models and redefining industries ranging from healthcare and education to manufacturing, fintech, communication, and beyond.

In recognition of this dynamic evolution, FinancialExpress.com is proud to announce the 3rd edition of the FE FuTech Awards. This prestigious platform continues its mission of spotlighting breakthrough technologies and digital innovations that are reshaping India’s technology ecosystem. The awards aim to honour the organisations that are leveraging technology to craft compelling, scalable, and sustainable solutions that connect meaningfully with today’s consumers.

The FE FuTech Awards 3.0 celebrates excellence in innovation by recognising disruptive projects, next-gen tools, and transformative tech-led strategies. With a sharp focus on impact, efficiency, and creativity, this edition seeks to identify and reward those pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve across sectors.

As we move into an increasingly digital-first future, the FuTech Awards remain a beacon for the most forward-thinking changemakers shaping tomorrow’s landscape.

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Who Should Nominate

    • Startups

    • Enterprises

    • Marketing/Tech Agencies

    • Government

    • NGOs

    • Institutes

    • Solution
      Providers

    • Edtech Solution Providers

WHY SHOULD YOU NOMINATE

Winning an FE FuTech Award 2025 will provide you with the validation that you stand out from the crowd. This recognition from FinancialExpress.com will enhance your victory with visual reminders that allow you to promote your brand further, attract new top talent and new clients looking to work with the best in the industry.

Receiving third-party recognition will help boost your brand's reputation and the trust in the products and services you offer.

An exclusive opportunity to grab the jury’s attention. The jury comprises the most experienced industry leaders, investors, potential clients, and policymakers from the government and the private sector.

If you believe that you deserve acknowledgement for your hard work over the past 24 months, or you know someone that does, please let us know by submitting a nomination.

Jury

Anubhav Rajput

Chief Technology Officer,
PNB Housing Finance

Jaganathan Chelliah

Independent Consultant and
Former Senior Director - Marketing,
Western Digital for India,
Middle East & Africa (IMEA) region

Dr. K Madan Gopal

Advisor,
National Health Systems Resource Centre

Mamta Aggarwal Rajnayak

VP - Head of AI-ML Products & Platforms,
American Express

Categories

Industry Awards

Category Name
Category Description
Nomination Fee
Best Tech-Solution Provider
Honors a company delivering transformative tech solutions that solve real-world problems at scale. This award recognizes innovation, scalability, and measurable impact across industries, showcasing how technology can drive meaningful change.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best SME Tech Company of the Year
Celebrates a small or medium enterprise that has leveraged technology to drive innovation and growth. The company should demonstrate agility, creativity, and a strong track record of delivering value through digital solutions.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Payment Solution
Recognizes a secure, seamless, and scalable payment system that enhances user experience and trust. The award highlights innovations in digital transactions, fraud prevention, and financial accessibility.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Digital Transformation in Hospitality
Awards a hospitality brand that has redefined guest experiences through digital innovation. This includes smart services, automation, and personalized experiences that improve efficiency and satisfaction.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best AI Application of Tech for Good
Celebrates AI solutions that create meaningful social or environmental impact for communities. The award honors ethical AI use in areas like healthcare, education, sustainability, or public welfare.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Use of AI in a Consumer/Customer Service Application
Recognizes AI tools that elevate customer service through personalization, speed, and efficiency. This includes chatbots, recommendation engines, and predictive support systems that enhance user satisfaction.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Fintech Provider
Honors a fintech innovator transforming financial services with accessible, tech-driven solutions. The award focuses on usability, security, and the ability to democratize financial tools.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Healthtech Provider
Awards a healthtech solution that improves care delivery, diagnostics, or patient outcomes. The winner should demonstrate clinical relevance, innovation, and scalability.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Foodtech Company of the Year
Celebrates innovation in food technology that enhances sustainability, delivery, or consumer experience. This includes breakthroughs in food production, logistics, or digital ordering platforms.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best AR/VR Breakthrough
Recognizes a standout use of AR/VR that redefines interaction, immersion, or storytelling. The solution should be intuitive, engaging, and applicable across industries like education, retail, or entertainment.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best E-Commerce Solution Provider
Honors a platform or tool that optimizes the digital shopping journey from discovery to delivery. The award focuses on innovation in personalization, logistics, and customer engagement.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best EdTech Solution Provider
Awards a solution that transforms learning through engaging, scalable, and accessible technology. The winner should demonstrate improved learning outcomes and user satisfaction.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Innovation in Games
Celebrates groundbreaking creativity in game design, mechanics, or immersive technology. The award highlights innovation in storytelling, interactivity, and user engagement.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Most Innovative Use of AI
Recognizes a bold and original application of AI that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. The solution should demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and real-world impact.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Digital Startup
Honors a high-potential startup disrupting its industry through digital innovation. The company should show strong growth, vision, and a scalable business model.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Cyber Security Company of the Year
Awards a company that leads in protecting digital ecosystems with cutting-edge security solutions. The winner should demonstrate innovation, reliability, and real-world effectiveness.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Data Analytics Solution
Recognizes a platform or tool that turns complex data into actionable business intelligence. The solution should be intuitive, scalable, and impactful across industries.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Blockchain Breakthrough
Celebrates a pioneering blockchain application with real-world utility and innovation. The award focuses on transparency, decentralization, and problem-solving capabilities.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Fashion and Textile Technology
Honors tech that revolutionizes fashion through smart design, sustainability, or production. This includes wearable tech, eco-friendly materials, and digital fashion platforms.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Use of Conversational AI
Recognizes a company that has effectively used chatbots or voice AI to enhance customer interaction, streamline services, and deliver measurable business value. The solution should be scalable, intuitive, and impactful.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Cleantech Innovation Award
This award honors a breakthrough clean technology that delivers measurable and sustainable environmental impact. It recognises innovative technologies in renewable energy, waste management, clean mobility, and sustainable materials. The winning solution must be tech-driven, scalable, and contribute meaningfully to a greener, more sustainable future.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Digital Transformation in BFSI
Recognises a groundbreaking initiative within the BFSI sector that has leveraged digital technologies to drive operational excellence, enhanced customer experience, and created scalable, future-ready financial services.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Innovative Use of Technology in Public Relations
Honors organisations that have reimagined public relations by blending technology with creativity—using tools like AI, data insights, and immersive media to build trust, deepen connections, and shape meaningful brand narratives.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Digital Transformation in Automobile
Honors automotive brands driving innovation through digital technologies by transforming operations, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of mobility with AI, IoT, and smart systems.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best use of Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics
Predictive and prescriptive analytics technologies, which use statistical models and algorithms to help organsations gain valuable insight from data, can answer important questions for every type of organisation. Judges will be looking for genuine use cases, showcasing the benefits these tools have brought. Details around the RoI of any specific tools you've used, and what behavioral impact they have created, will help
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best use of Technology to Revolutionise Customer Experience
This category is designed to recognise excellence in enhancing the customer experience of a brand, at any stage of the journey, but ultimately leading to a demonstrable and tangible commercial result. Submissions must outline the nature of the impact that the brand was seeking to address, and how the technology deployed was effective in doing that. Where relevant, the submission must show how the impact of the tech was felt by multiple departments.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST

Digital Campaign Awards

Category Name
Category Description
Nomination Fee
Best Tech-Enabled Campaign
Celebrates a campaign that creatively integrates technology to drive engagement and results. The campaign should demonstrate innovation in execution and measurable success.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Excellence in AI-Driven Marketing
Recognizes marketing powered by AI for personalization, targeting, and performance optimization. The campaign should showcase intelligent automation and data-driven creativity.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Innovative Use of AdTech
Honors a campaign that leverages advertising technology in a novel and effective way. The solution should be both creative and technically sound.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Digital Outdoor Advertising
Awards a campaign that uses digital outdoor media to captivate and convert audiences. Innovation in format and execution is key.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Tech-Integrated PR Campaign
Recognizes PR efforts that smartly combine storytelling with digital tools for greater impact. The campaign should amplify messaging and engagement through technology.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Storytelling in Digital Campaigns
Celebrates compelling narratives that connect emotionally and drive brand resonance online. The storytelling should be authentic, creative, and impactful.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Seasonal Digital Campaign
Honors a campaign that creatively captures the essence of a season or festive moment. The campaign should be timely, engaging, and culturally relevant.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Tech-Driven Meme Marketing Campaign
Recognizes clever use of memes and tech to spark viral engagement and cultural relevance. The campaign should blend humor, timing, and digital insight.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Excellence in Digital Partnerships
Celebrates collaborations that deliver outstanding results through digital synergy. The partnership should demonstrate strategic alignment and mutual value.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Viral Digital Campaign
Awards a campaign that achieved massive organic reach and cultural traction. The campaign should be creative, shareable, and impactful.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Use of Video Tech in Marketing
Recognizes innovative use of video technology to tell stories and drive conversions. This includes interactive video, live streaming, or AI-generated content.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Display AdTech Campaign
Honors a campaign that maximizes impact through smart, data-driven display advertising. The campaign should demonstrate targeting precision and creative execution.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST
Best Use of Digital Media for Brand Impact
Celebrates strategic use of digital platforms to build brand equity and visibility. The campaign should show measurable brand lift and audience engagement.
₹ 30,000

₹ 25,000

+ GST

Payment

A non-refundable fee will be charged per entry. All payments to be made online, for cheque/DD - to be drawn in the favour of ‘Company name’ and must reach our Noida office.

Entries will only be accepted after the receiving of the payment.

SINGLE ENTRY

Standard Fee Rs. 30,000* + GST

Diwali Offer: 25,000* + GST

Offer Valid till October 22, 2025

Independence Day Offer Rs. 25,000* valid till 15 August, 2025

*Taxes as applicable - 18% GST Applicable

Independence Day
Day
Offer
 
₹25,000 +

18%

GST

Valid till 15 August, 2025

Important dates

Awards Registration Opens

July 10, 2025

Early Bird

July 10, 2025 to
August 10, 2025

Entry Deadline

September 10, 2025

October 22, 2025

First Round
Of Assessment

October 24, 2025 to
October 27, 2025

Final Jury
Meet

October 29, 2025 to
November 1, 2025

Award
Ceremony

November 7, 2025

Entry Guidelines

ENTRY GUIDELINES
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  • Entries are open to organisations, brands, or individuals operating in the technology, innovation, or future-tech domains.
  • The participating organisation should have its registered office in India and must have at least 1 complete year of office and business operations in India as on March 31, 2025.
  • The campaign must have been held between April 01, 2023 to March 31, 2025 in the Indian market.
  • Multiple entries are allowed across different categories, but each must be submitted separately.
  • Participants are responsible for ensuring all information provided is true and accurate.
  • Campaigns that were initiated before the given timeline but had a major portion of their work completed between April 01, 2023 to March 31, 2025 are eligible to apply and nominate their entries. Impact of the initiative/campaign should be within this defined period and no results after March 31, 2025 will be considered for the jury's evaluation.
  • The jury reserves the right to disqualify any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria. All decisions of the jury are final, binding on all participants, and cannot be challenged in any way.
  • Employees of FE, sponsors and partners of the Awards are not allowed to participate in the Awards.
  • Participation in the Awards is subject to defined rules and regulations available on the website.
  • The Award Management and/or Jury reserve the right to change, modify, split, merge, increase, or cancel any award category based on the number and quality of entries received.

Award Selection Process

Our awards honor exceptional entries that demonstrate excellence in execution. The jury assesses submissions based on:

How groundbreaking and forward-thinking the entry is.

The ability to motivate and set industry benchmarks.

Assesses the positive change and influence created within the target audience or industry

 

COMMITTED TO ETHICAL AND FAIR PRACTICES

To maintain the integrity of the evaluation process, jury members with entries in a specific category will be recused from voting in that category, ensuring a fair and impartial assessment.

This meticulous approach ensures that only the most deserving entries receive recognition

ENSURING PRIVACY & SECURITY OF ENTRIES

We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality & security for all submitted entries, ensuring access is restricted to authorised personnel only. Protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust are our foremost priorities.

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER ASSESSMENT

ELIGIBILITY CHECK : The official tabulator meticulously reviews and validates all entries.


TRUSTED ASSURANCE : Their name and logo ensure credibility and transparency.

FAIR & TRANSPARENT EVALUATION

EXPERT PANEL : Industry specialists evaluate entries solely on merit.


TWO-STAGE REVIEW : A thorough process ensures the best are chosen.

WINNER SELECTION

The jury meticulously evaluates the shortlist to determine the most deserving winners. The award ceremony honors and celebrates exceptional winners.

FAQ

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Q. Is there a processing fees for submitting entries?

The base price for each category is INR 30,000 plus applicable GST.
A tax invoice will be issued after the conclusion of the event.
For any urgent requests regarding invoicing, please contact the organizing team via email.

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GLIMPSES OF PREVIOUS EDITION

Award Ceremony Video

FE FuTech Award Ceremony

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Past Jury

Mamta Rajnayak

Vice President, Head of AI-ML Products and Platform
American Express

Dr. K Madan Gopal

Advisor
National Health Systems Resource Center MoHFW , GoI

Monaz Todywalla

CEO
PHD India

Saurabh Tiwari

CTO
Policybazaar

Siddharth Bhat

CTO
Religare Broking Ltd

Venue

NOVOTEL NEW DELHI CITY CENTRE

Community Centre, Plot 1, Desh Bandhu Gupta Rd, Motia Khan, Sadar Bazaar, New Delhi, Delhi 110055

CONTACT US

Speaking Opportunity

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Delegate Query

Rishi Raj Singh

For Nominations

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