DILIP S. SHANGHVI

For converting distressed assets into value in a way which turned Sun into the most valuable pharmaceuticals company in India.

FRANCISCO D'SOUZA

For turning Cognizant into one of India’s fastest growing IT firms and establishing a differentiated business model.

N CHANDRASEKARAN

For making TCS the new bellwether company in the IT sector and doubling the firm’s market value in two years.

RAHUL BHATIA

For establishing and operating Indigo, India’s only profitable low cost airline, in a turbulent industry environment.

RAJIV BAJAJ

For establishing Bajaj Auto as a serious challenger in the two-wheeler industry and leading a strong foray in emerging international markets.

RANA KAPOOR

For creating Yes Bank, one of India’s fastest growing, consistently acclaimed and high performance medium sized banks.