13th Elets NBFC100 Leaders of Excellence Awards 2026 — 19 November 2026, Mumbai

Presented alongside the 24th Elets NBFC100 Tech Summit & Awards 2026

Honouring the Visionaries Shaping India’s Next Credit & Capital Cycle

The 13th edition returns to Mumbai to celebrate the organisations and individuals driving innovation, growth and transformation across India’s lending and financial services ecosystem.

  • 19 November 2026Awards Ceremony
  • MumbaiIndia
  • 80+Award Categories
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80+Award Categories
7Recognition Segments
10+Years Honouring Excellence

About the Awards

A decade of recognising India’s lending pioneers

For over a decade, the Elets NBFC100 Leaders of Excellence Awards have recognised outstanding NBFCs, HFCs, MFIs, fintech innovators, technology providers and visionary leaders who are redefining lending through technology, customer-centricity, financial inclusion and responsible growth.

As India enters its next credit and capital cycle, this edition will spotlight the leaders, institutions and innovators shaping the future of lending through technology, AI, digital transformation and strategic excellence.

Dates to Remember

Mark your calendar

  1. 22 Sep – 5 Oct 2026

    Early Bird Offer

    Nominate early at a preferential fee.

  2. 6 Oct 2026 onwards

    Standard Fee Window

    Standard nomination fees apply.

  3. 10 Nov 2026

    Nomination Deadline

    Last date to submit your entry.

  4. 13 Nov 2026

    Screening & Evaluation

    Entries are screened and assessed.

  5. 19 Nov 2026

    Awards Ceremony

    Winners felicitated in Mumbai, alongside the 24th Elets NBFC100 Tech Summit & Awards 2026.

Award Categories

Honours across seven segments

Choose the category that best represents your organisation, initiative or leadership achievement.

Why Nominate?

What recognition puts on the table

Earn Industry Recognition

Stand among India’s leading NBFC and financial services organisations.

Showcase Your Impact

Across innovation, growth, technology and transformation.

Build Leadership Visibility

Among CXOs, decision-makers and industry stakeholders.

Strengthen Your Brand

Through Elets’ media reach and the wider BFSI ecosystem.

Benchmark Your Excellence

Against the industry’s leading performers.

Celebrate Your Journey

With your peers at one of India’s leading NBFC gatherings.

Who Can Nominate?

The awards are open to

  • NBFCs
  • Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)
  • Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)
  • Fintech Companies
  • Lending & Digital Finance Companies
  • Technology & Solution Providers
  • Banking Technology Companies
  • Individual CXOs & Business Leaders

Organisations may self-nominate, and CXOs may nominate themselves for individual leadership categories.

Steps to Nominate

Six steps from entry to recognition

  1. 01

    Register

  2. 02

    Select Your Category

  3. 03

    Complete the Form

  4. 04

    Upload Documents

  5. 05

    Submit Your Entry

  6. Evaluation & Recognition

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FAQs

Questions, answered

Who can nominate for the Elets NBFC100 Leaders of Excellence Awards?

NBFCs, HFCs, MFIs, fintech companies, technology providers, lending organisations and individual CXOs and business leaders can nominate themselves or their organisations in relevant categories.

Can an organisation nominate itself?

Yes. Eligible organisations can submit nominations for categories that align with their achievements, initiatives and areas of excellence.

Can individuals nominate themselves?

Yes. CXOs and business leaders can nominate themselves for relevant individual leadership categories.

What documents are required for nomination?

Nominees may submit relevant presentations, case studies, reports, business data and other supporting documents demonstrating their achievements and impact.

How are the winners selected?

Entries are screened and evaluated based on the information and supporting evidence submitted during the nomination process.

When and where will the awards be presented?

The 13th Elets NBFC100 Leaders of Excellence Awards 2026 will be presented on 19 November 2026 in Mumbai, alongside the 24th Elets NBFC100 Tech Summit & Awards 2026.