Digital Terminal successfully concluded the DT CIO Awards 2025 during the grand 10th edition of the DT CIO Conclave 2025 held in New Delhi. The prestigious ceremony emerged as a defining highlight of the conclave, celebrating India’s most influential CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs who are driving digital innovation, enterprise resilience, and technological transformation across industries.
The DT CIO Awards 2025 served as a powerful platform to acknowledge visionary technology leaders who have successfully navigated their organizations through rapid technological disruption, championing innovation in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automation. Their leadership continues to redefine how enterprises operate in the digital era and strengthen India’s position as a global technology powerhouse.
After a comprehensive selection process evaluating leadership vision, strategic execution, and digital impact, the DT CIO Awards 2025 honored top CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs from leading enterprises across sectors including BFSI, manufacturing, IT, retail, logistics, and public services. Each awardee represented the spirit of technological excellence and forward-thinking leadership shaping the country’s enterprise landscape.
Lifetime Achievement Recognition
A moment of great pride and inspiration marked the evening as Mr. Vijay Sethi, Chairman of MentorKart and Crafsol Technologies, was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. A veteran of the Indian IT industry, Mr. Sethi has been at the forefront of driving innovation, digital transformation, and leadership excellence for decades. His visionary approach and unwavering commitment to technology-driven growth have not only shaped organizations but have also contributed significantly to the evolution of India’s digital ecosystem.
This distinguished recognition celebrates Mr. Sethi’s lifelong dedication to advancing technology, nurturing young talent, and fostering a culture of innovation and mentorship. His leadership journey continues to inspire the ICT community and stands as a shining example of how passion, foresight, and purpose can transform industries and empower future generations of tech leaders.
Key Highlights of the DT CIO Awards 2025:
The DT CIO Awards 2025 reaffirmed Digital Terminal’s mission to celebrate and empower India’s technology leadership community, recognizing those who are not only adapting to change but also shaping the digital destiny of tomorrow.
Top CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs honored for exceptional leadership and innovation
Recognition across diverse enterprise segments including BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and IT services
Special honors for emerging leaders in technology driving organizational transformation
Lifetime Achievement recognition for decades of visionary contribution to India’s IT industry
A grand networking evening uniting technology leaders, and digital innovators
Speaking on the remarkable success of the ceremony that honoured top CIOs, CTOs, and technology leaders, Rajeev Ranjan, Editor & Publisher, Digital Terminal, said, “The DT CIO Awards 2025 reflects our deep respect for the technology leaders who are scripting India’s digital growth story. CIOs and CTOs today are far more than technology heads, they are the strategic visionaries shaping enterprise agility, innovation, and resilience. Their leadership is redefining how organizations compete in a world driven by data, intelligence, and connectivity. Through this platform, we are privileged to celebrate their achievements and recognize their unwavering commitment to advancing India’s digital transformation journey.”
Highlighting the growing impact of leadership in technology-driven enterprises, Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, said, “Through the DT CIO Awards 2025, we wanted to shine a light on the remarkable work being done by India’s technology leaders. These CIOs and CTOs are transforming ideas into impact, driving automation, enabling AI adoption, and securing digital environments with vision and precision. Their efforts go far beyond IT; they are shaping the future of business itself. Honouring them is both a celebration and a reminder of how vital leadership and innovation are in this era of digital transformation.”
DT CIO Awards 2025 Winners
The winners of the DT CIO Awards 2025 represent the forefront of India’s digital revolution — professionals who continue to inspire the next generation of leaders by driving impactful change, empowering teams, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.
| S. No. | Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most Prominent Information Security Transformation Leader | Ashish Kapoor, VP & CISO, Startek, Aegis Customer Support Services Pvt Ltd |
| 2 | Emerging Cyber Lawyer in India | Gyanender Rathi, Cyber Lawyer, Rathi Associates |
| 3 | Digital Transformation Visionary Leader in Energy & Manufacturing | Sachin Bali, Head IT & CISO, Azure Power |
| 4 | Cyber Defender Excellence Award-Global Enterprises | Deepak Kumar, Global Head - Cyber Defense, Infogain |
| 5 | Global CISO of The Year Award | Ravinder Arora, Global CISO & DPO, Infogain |
| 6 | CIO of the Year-Healthcare | Arun Goyal, CIO, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital |
| 7 | Technology Leader in Healthcare Compliance & Risk Management | Pankaj Gulati, VP-IT, Calibrated Healthcare |
| 8 | Visionary Professional of The Year-Information Technology & Security | Sujoy Brahmachari, CIO and CISO, Rosmerta Technologies Ltd |
| 9 | Digital Transformation Leader of The Year | Rajesh Garg, President & Group CIO, Yotta Data Services |
| 10 | Best Travel Technology Visionary Award | Manoj Srivastava, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, OneOrderOffer |
| 11 | Outstanding Tech Leader in Infrastructure & Security (Fintech) | Babu Rao, CIO, PaisaBazaar |
| 12 | Best CTO in Cloud, AI & Data Center Technologies | Ajai Rai, CTO, Cyfuture |
| 13 | Most Prominent CIO-Public Healthcare IT | Dr. Sushil Kumar Meher, Head IT, AIIMS |
| 14 | Secured IT & Cloud Transformation Technology Leader | Devinder Singh, Head IT Infrastructure & SecOps, Policybazaar |
| 15 | CISO Excellence in Cyber Risk Management | Dr. Jagannath Sahoo, CISO, INOXGFL |
| 16 | CTO Visionary Award-Cloud & Security | Anand Aggarwal, Group CTO, The Times Group |
| 17 | CTO Leadership in Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Dr. Rajendra Kumar, CTO, RAH Infotech |
| 18 | Changemaker of the Year in Digital Leadership and AI Innovation | Nirupam Srivastava, President, Quantum Softech & Intelmon |
| 19 | IT Strategy & Operations Leadership-Media | Lalit Paropkari, President - Broadcast Technology, T.V. Today Network Ltd. |
| 20 | Outstanding CIO Shaping Business Growth Through Digital Transformation | Amit Pradhan, Vice President - IT & CIO, Dixon Technologies India |
| 21 | Excellence in Driving Procurement Automation | Gaurav Agarwal, Deputy Manager - Procurement, RSPL Group |
| 22 | Best IT Professional for Technical Excellence-Education & Healthcare | Anurag Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, Nims University Rajasthan |
| 23 | Excellence in IT Infrastructure and Security Management Award | Gaurav Verma, IT Manager, Subros Ltd. |
| 24 | Strategic Technology Leader Driving Next-Generation Geospatial IT Platforms | Ravindra Pratap Singh, VP – IT & Infra, CE Info Systems Ltd. (MapmyIndia) |
| 25 | Outstanding CTO for Driving Digital Transformation in Vehicle Support and InsurTech | Mohan Shah, CTO, BCV ClaimPro Assist Pvt Ltd |
| 26 | Innovative IT Leader Enabling Scalable Distribution Operations | Ravindra Verma, Head IT, Beetel Teletech Limited |
| 27 | Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare with Innovative IT Strategies | Mohit Tandon, Vice President - IT, Metro Group of Hospitals |
| 28 | Distinguished Leader in Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity Strategy | Tapan Pattanayak, Department Head - IT Infrastructure, Hughes Communications India Limited |
| 29 | Visionary Leader in Education Technology Award | Amit Malhotra, Head - IT, GD Goenka World School |
| 30 | Outstanding CIO Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation | Manish Gaur, CIO, Groz Net Industries - India |
| 31 | Top Visionary Digital Transformation Leader of The Year Award | Kushal Kumar Varshney, AVP IT, Juniper Green Energy Limited |
| 32 | Next-Gen Leadership Award for Digital Transformation Excellence | Ajay Ajmera, CIO, Rockman Industries Limited |
| 33 | Distinguished Leadership in Cyber Law & AI Ethics for Digital India | Dr. Pavan Duggal, Advocate, Supreme Court of India (Among Top 4 Cyber Lawyers Around the World) |
Driving India’s Digital Future
The grand success of the DT CIO Awards 2025 once again underscored Digital Terminal’s ongoing commitment to recognizing excellence and leadership within India’s technology ecosystem. The event brought together the country’s brightest minds and most dynamic leaders who are driving enterprise innovation and digital transformation.
With each passing year, the DT CIO platform continues to grow as a beacon of inspiration for technology decision-makers, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared vision for a digitally empowered India.
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