3 rd Edition

Congratulations to the Winners

Final Category Organisation Name Metal Allocation
Emerging Technology in MarTech ReBid Bronze
Excellence in E-commerce Marketing Solutions Botman Networks Private Limited Bronze
Excellence in Email Marketing Software PLUMB5 Bronze
Excellence in Influencer Marketing Platform Qoruz Silver
Excellence in Innovation in Video Marketing Markivis Silver
Excellence in Innovation in Video Marketing VDO.AI Bronze
Excellence in Innovation in Video Marketing StockGro Bronze
Excellence in Marketing Campaign Management Solutions Hansa Cequity & Nippon India Mutual Fund Silver
Excellence in Marketing Personalised Tools/Solutions Hansa Cequity & Mahindra Tractors Silver
Excellence in Marketing Personalised Tools/Solutions Vosmos
A mar-tech vertical of Kestone Global		 Bronze
Excellence in the use of AR or VR Marketing Innovation Vosmos
A mar-tech vertical of Kestone Global		 Bronze
Excellence in the use of Chat/Voice/Conversational Bot/Tool Gupshup Bronze
Excellence in the use of Data Analytics/Insight StudioX powered by EssenceMediacom Gold
Excellence in the use of Data Analytics/Insight Hansa Cequity & Mahindra Auto Gold
Excellence in the use of Data Analytics/Insight Axis Max Life Insurance Silver
Innovative Marketing Solutions Driven by AI ReBid Gold
Innovative Marketing Solutions Driven by AI Hansa Cequity & Mahindra Tractors Silver
MarTech Company of the Year Birla White Experts Club App Bronze
Use of martech for Social Media Marketing One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) Silver
Use of martech for Social Media Marketing Hansa Cequity & Mahindra Auto Silver
Use of Martech in B2B Botman Networks Private Limited Bronze
Use of Martech in BFSI ReBid Gold
Use of Martech in FMCG for Food & Beverages StudioX powered by EssenceMediacom Gold
Use of Martech in Live Events Samaaro Gold

Award Categories

Excellence in Web Content Management and Creation Platform

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Excellence in Influencer Marketing Platform

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Excellence in MarTech Integration Platform

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Excellence in Mobile Marketing Platform

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Excellence in SEO Tool/ Platform

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Excellence in the use of WhatsApp by any platform

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Customer Experience (CX) Enhancement Platform

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Excellence in Marketing Campaign Management Solutions

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Excellence in E-commerce Marketing Solutions

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Excellence in Innovation in Video Marketing

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Excellence in Email Marketing Software

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Emerging Technology in MarTech

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Excellence in Marketing Personalised Tools/Solutions

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Excellence in the use of AR or VR Marketing Innovation

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Excellence in the use of Chat/Voice/Conversational Bot/Tool

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Excellence in the use of Data Analytics/Insight

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Use of martech for Social Media Marketing

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Use of Martech in FMCG for Food & Beverages

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Use of Martech in Retail and Ecommerce

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Use of Martech in B2B

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Use of Martech in D2C

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Use of Martech in BFSI

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Use of Martech in Ed-tech

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Use of Martech in Healthcare

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Use of Martech in OTT streaming apps

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Use of Martech in Live Events

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Innovative Marketing Solutions Driven by AI

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Mobile Marketing Excellence by a Brand

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Excellence in Data Management Solutions

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Use of Martech in FMCG for Personal Care and Cosmetics

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Excellence in Customer Relationship Management System

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MarTech Company of the Year

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MarTech Startup of the Year

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OVERVIEW

FinancialExpress.com proudly presents the 3rd Edition of the FE Martech Summit & Awards, a platform dedicated to recognising excellence in marketing technology. As AI, automation, and data analytics continue to transform the industry, businesses are leveraging these innovations to enhance customer engagement and drive growth. The FE Martech Awards 2025 will honour organisations that have successfully integrated technology to create impactful marketing strategies and set new industry benchmarks.

Award categories will be live soon!

For any query contact Silky Bhatia - silky.bhatia@financialexpress.com, +91 83078 29383

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Who Can Nominate

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Technology Companies

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Tech Platforms

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Solution Providers

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Agencies

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Brands

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Client-side Marketers & Individuals

Why Nominate

Industry Recognition

Being honoured by a reputed platform like Financial Express validates your Martech innovations, strengthening credibility and trust.

Amplified Visibility

Feature your achievements across FinancialExpress.com and event platforms, attracting potential clients, collaborators, and investors.

Unmatched Networking

Connect with leading industry experts, CXOs, and policymakers from both the public and private sectors.

Celebrate Innovation

Acknowledge your team’s creativity, data-driven strategies, and execution excellence in shaping the future of Martech.

Jury

Ashita Aggarwal

Professor of Marketing,
SPJIMR

Harikrishnan Pillai

CEO and co-founder,
TheSmallBigIdea

Prachi Bali

EVP & Head,
Saatchi Propagate

Russhabh Thakkar

Founder and CEO,
Frodoh World

Categories

Category Name
Category Description
Nomination Fee
MarTech Company of the Year
Recognising outstanding contributions, innovation, and significant impact, of a marketing technology company that stands out as a leader within the industry. The participating entity should have annual turnover of more than 100 crore as on March 31st 2025
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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MarTech Startup of the Year
Recognising the most promising and innovative startups in the marketing technology space, Recognising their potential to disrupt and drive positive change. The participating entity should upto 10 years of company incorporation and should have an annual turnover of upto 100 crore as on March 31st 2025
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Web Content Management and Creation Platform
Recognising technology platforms, digital agencies, or product companies that offer innovative and impactful solutions for web content creation, management, and delivery. Eligible participants should demonstrate excellence in enabling seamless user experiences, scalable content workflows, and creative storytelling across digital platforms.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in E-commerce Marketing Solutions
Recognising technology platforms, agencies, or solution providers that enable brands or retailers to enhance their e-commerce marketing performance. This includes innovations in areas such as personalization, retargeting, product discovery, conversion optimization, affiliate marketing, and customer journey automation.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Innovation in Video Marketing
Recognising brands, agencies, production houses, or technology platforms that have demonstrated creative and technological innovation in video marketing. This includes breakthroughs in areas like interactive videos, shoppable content, AI-driven personalization, short-form storytelling, or platform-first campaigns that delivered measurable impact.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Email Marketing Software
Recognising SaaS companies, marketing technology platforms, or email service providers that offer innovative, effective, and scalable email marketing solutions. Eligible participants must demonstrate excellence in campaign automation, personalization, deliverability, analytics, and overall impact on customer engagement and conversions.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Emerging Technology in MarTech
Recognising the most innovative and impactful emerging technology that has the potential to reshape and revolutionize the marketing technology landscape. The participating entity should not exceed more than 5 years of company incorporation.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Influencer Marketing Platform
Recognising the platform that showcases excellence in facilitating and optimizing influencer marketing campaigns, fostering authentic brand partnerships, and driving impactful collaborations
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Marketing Personalised Tools/Solutions
Recognising marketing professionals and teams who have successfully developed and implemented personalized marketing tools or solutions. These tools should be tailored to meet specific customer needs, enhance engagement, and drive measurable results.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in MarTech Integration Platform
Recognising the MarTech integration platform that stands out in seamlessly connecting various marketing technologies, ensuring interoperability and maximizing overall effectiveness
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Mobile Marketing Platform
Recognising the mobile marketing platform that excels in executing and optimizing marketing strategies specifically designed for mobile devices, reaching and engaging mobile audiences effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in the use of AR or VR Marketing Innovation
Recognising outstanding and creative use of Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in marketing campaigns, providing immersive and memorable experiences for audiences
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in SEO Tool/ Platform
Recognising the tool or platform that demonstrates excellence in optimizing search engine visibility, improving website rankings, and driving organic traffic effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in the use of Chat/Voice/Conversational Bot/Tool
Recognising outstanding implementation and innovation in conversational technologies, including chatbots, voice assistants, and AI-powered customer interaction tools. Open to businesses, developers, agencies, and organizations that have leveraged these tools to enhance user engagement, streamline services, or create meaningful customer experiences.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in the use of Data Analytics/Insight
Recognising a company or initiative that excels in leveraging data analytics to derive actionable insights, informing strategic decision-making and optimizing marketing campaigns effectively
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of martech for Social Media Marketing
Recognising outstanding use of marketing technology to enhance and optimize social media marketing efforts, driving engagement and brand awareness effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in FMCG for Food & Beverages
Recognising strategic and innovative application of marketing technology (MarTech) within the FMCG sector, specifically in Food & Beverages. It recognizes efforts that have enhanced brand visibility, consumer engagement, personalization, or sales performance through data-driven and tech-enabled marketing. Open to brands, agencies, or tech enablers driving impactful MarTech-led campaigns in this space.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in Retail and Ecommerce
Recognising innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in the retail and e-commerce sectors, enhancing customer experiences and driving sales effectively
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in B2B
Recognising effective and innovative use of marketing technology in Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing, driving lead generation and fostering business relationships effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in D2C
Recognising the most effective use of marketing technology by direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. It honors strategies and tools that power personalized shopping experiences, performance marketing, customer retention, and seamless digital journeys. Entries should showcase measurable impact through data-driven decisions, automation, and customer-centric innovation.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in BFSI
Recognising innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, contributing to industry advancements
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in Ed-tech
Recognising innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in the Education Technology (Ed-tech) sector, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in Healthcare
Recognising innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in the healthcare sector, improving patient experiences and health outcomes effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in OTT streaming apps
Recognising the innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming applications, enhancing user engagement and content discovery effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in Live Events
This category honors innovative use of marketing technology to enhance the planning, promotion, and execution of live events—both physical and virtual. It recognizes tools and strategies that drive audience engagement, real-time interaction, personalization, and post-event amplification. Entries should highlight the role of Martech in delivering seamless, data-enriched, and immersive event experiences.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in the use of WhatsApp by any platform
Recognising innovative and effective use of WhatsApp by any platform for marketing or communication purposes, showcasing creative and impactful strategies effectively.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Customer Experience (CX) Enhancement Platform
Recognising the platforms that elevate customer experience through seamless, personalized, and data-driven interactions across the customer journey. It celebrates solutions that integrate insights, automation, and omnichannel engagement to improve satisfaction, retention, and brand loyalty. Entries should demonstrate measurable improvements in CX metrics and business outcomes.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Innovative Marketing Solutions Driven by AI
Recognising innovative marketing solutions that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive impactful and effective campaigns, demonstrating excellence in creativity and technological integration.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Mobile Marketing Excellence by a Brand
Recognising the brand that excels in executing mobile marketing strategies, showcasing creativity, effectiveness, and impact in engaging mobile audiences.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Data Management Solutions
Recognising a solution that excels in integrating, securing, and optimizing data. It showcases innovation, scalability, and advanced analytics, providing real-time insights with a user-friendly interface and notable industry impact.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Use of Martech in FMCG for Personal Care and Cosmetics
Recognising innovative and effective applications of marketing technology in the FMCG sector, specifically in the Personal Care and Cosmetics category.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Marketing Campaign Management Solutions
Recognising the platforms that streamline and optimize the creation, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns. These solutions offer advanced tools for audience targeting, multi-channel integration, real-time performance analytics, and automation. They empower businesses to efficiently manage complex campaigns, enhance customer engagement, and drive measurable results across various marketing channels.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Excellence in Customer Relationship Management System
Recognising the CRM system that stands out for its excellence in managing customer interactions, fostering stronger relationships, and achieving remarkable improvements in customer satisfaction.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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Agency of the Year
The agency that wins the maximum number of awards in the award categories will be recognised as the winner.
₹ 25,000
+ GST
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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.

Standard Price

Rs. 25,000 + GST/-

Early Bird Price

Rs. 20,000 + GST/-

Early bird offer extended, valid until May 6, 2025

*Taxes as applicable - 18% GST Applicable

Important dates

AWARDS REGISTRATION
OPEN

21st April 2025

Early
Bird Discount
Extended

21st April 2025 to
6th May 2025

Entry
Deadline

18th May 2025

21st May 2025

First Round
of Assessment

23rd May 2025

Final
Jury Meet

26th May 2025

Award Ceremony

30th May 2025

Entry Guidelines

ENTRY GUIDELINES
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Jury holds the right to disqualify any application which does not meet the eligibility criteria. Jury’s decisions are final and binding on all Participants and cannot be challenged in any manner whatsoever.
  • 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 website.
  • The Award categories may be changed / modified / split / merged / increased or cancelled by the Award Management and / or Jury based on the number of entries received in any category, and the quality of the entries. The decision in this regard will be final, non-contestable and binding on all participants. The Award Management will not entertain any queries in this regard.

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. How many entries under different categories can I submit?

You can submit as many entries as you like, and there is no restriction on the number of categories.

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Q. What are the eligibility requirements?

A project should be at least 24 months old to qualify for nomination.

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Q. In what form should one submit the entries?

An entry must contain a summary of the campaign. The summary should not exceed 500 words. Other than the summary, one needs to fill the mandatory fields of Objective, Creativity & Innovation, Strategy & Execution, RoIe & Results. The sample of the work may vary from category to category. Therefore, it can include printed materials such as white papers or company publications; links to online content such as web pages, websites, videos, AVs, sample Ads, infographics or mobile applications.

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Q. Is there a fee for submitting the entries?

The base price for the categories will be INR 25,000 + GST/-
Note: GST 18% + (Online Bank Transfer Charges + Transfer GST charges) @5.9% = 23.9%. Foreign Payments only pay via SWIFT Payment Method

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Q. In case of payment by cheque/demand draft (DD)

Before filling out the award nomination form you need to have a scanned copy of the Cheque or DD, which needs to be uploaded for successful submission of the award nomination form. The Cheque or DD needs to be made in favour of "IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd" payable at New Delhi.

The hard copy of the cheque/DD should be sent to the below-mentioned address, Indian Express Online, The Express Building, B1/B, Amaltash Marg, Sector 10, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Contact: Silky Bhatia | +91 83078 29383 | silky.bhatia@financialexpress.com

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Q. For foreign payment

Beneficiary Name - IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Beneficiary Address - The Express Building, B1/B, Amaltash Marg, Sector 10, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Beneficiary Bank A/C No - 50200016149200
Beneficiary Bank Name - HDFC Bank Ltd
Beneficiary Bank Address- C-5/32 SDA, New Delhi 110016
RTGS / NEFT IFSC Code - HDFC0000032
SWIFT Code - HDFCINBB

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Q. Before filling out the award nomination form you need to have a scanned copy of the below-listed documents.

For Private Organizations working with Government Departments: The Authorization Certificate should be signed by the Government Department with which the organization is working for the nominated project.

Past Jury

Anisha Motwani

Strategic Advisor, Mentor and Independent Board Director
STORM the NORM Ventures

Anita Nayyar

Ex- COO-Media, Branding and Communications
Patanjali Ayurved

Chandramouli Nilakantan

CEO
TRA Research and Blue Lotus Communications

Shubho Sengupta

Digital Marketer

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