About the Awards
Honouring the Visionaries Transforming India's Lending Ecosystem
As the 12th Elets NBFC100 Leader of Excellence Awards 2026 takes centre stage in Chennai, we continue a proud legacy of recognising some of India's most influential NBFCs, HFCs, MFIs, fintech innovators, and industry leaders. For over a decade, the awards platform has celebrated organisations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, customer-centricity, and technology-driven transformation.
Our distinguished winners represent the very best of South India's lending ecosystem and continue to set new benchmarks for growth, financial inclusion, governance, and digital excellence.
Key Dates
Last Date for Submission
30 June 2026
Screening & Evaluation
06 July 2026
Awards Ceremony
09 July 2026
📍 Chennai
Recognition
Award Categories
Housing Finance Companies (8)
Outstanding Performer in Business Continuity
Fastest Growing Housing Finance Company
Outstanding Product Innovation
Excellency in Technology Implementation
Outstanding Leader in Affordable Housing Finance
Outstanding Talent & Diversity Culture
Analytics Leader in Housing Finance
Emerging Housing Finance Company
Investment / Lending Companies (14)
Excellence in Compliance & Legal Management
Innovative New Product in MSME Lending
Innovative Digital Lending Support
Promising Name in Startup Innovation
Outstanding Performer (Enterprise Lending)
Trailblazer in Digital Lending
Excellence in Innovation & Customer Engagement
Emerging NBFC for Gold Finance
Innovative New Product Initiative
Excellence in Industry-Specific Solutions
Excellence in Financial Products & Services
Innovation in Supply Chain Financing
Outstanding Women Customer Engagement Effort
Two-Wheeler Finance NBFC
Micro Finance / Capital Companies (8)
Excellence in Financial Inclusion
Emerging Micro Finance
Excellence in Secured Employee Engagement
Fastest Growing NBFC
Outstanding Technology Implementation
Emerging Name in Business Transformation
Outstanding in Digital Transformation
Innovative New Product Endeavor
Infrastructure Finance Companies (6)
Excellence in Digital Innovation
Outstanding Customer Experience
Leader in Technology Intervention
Excellent Use of Emerging Technology
Outstanding CSR Project
Exemplary Financial Inclusion Initiative
Retail Finance Companies (7)
Leading Retail Finance Company
Most Innovative Technology Product
Outstanding Support for Financial Inclusion
Impactful Contribution to Financial Inclusion
Exceptional CSR Endeavor
Remarkable Group Synergy Endeavor
Outstanding Compliance Effort
Commercial Vehicle Finance (5)
Excellence in Commercial Vehicle Financing
Digital Transformation in CV Financing
Customer Service Excellence in CV Financing
Excellence in CV Fleet OpEx Financing
Excellence in Pre-owned CV Financing
Luminary Leader — Chairman / MD / CEO (11)
Excellence in Strategic Leadership
Visionary Thought Leader
Decision-Making Master
Financial Success Champion
Customer Strategies Mentor
Professional & Ethical Leader
Mentoring & Coaching Expert
Exceptional Public Speaker
Excellence in Strategic Management
Pioneer in CSR Practices
Sustainable Business Practices Leader
Chief Information Officer (11)
Visionary Technology Leader
Tech Transformation Titan
Digital Transformation Pioneer
Breakthrough AI Implementation
Emerging Technology Evangelist
Mastery in Technology Integration
Excellence in Information Security
Data Analytics Trailblazer
Expert in Data Protection
Leadership Through Innovative Approach
The Agile Leader
Chief Technology Officer (10)
Customer-Centric Tech Leader
AI & Automation Expert
Cyber Security Pioneer
Cloud Computing Leader
Emerging Technology Disruptor
Regulatory & Compliance Innovator
Blockchain Visionary
AI & ML Trailblazer
Sustainability Technology Champion
Excellence in Digital Technology
CISO / CRO (6)
Cyber Security Visionary
Data Privacy & Compliance Leader
Effective Fraud Prevention Strategy
Excellence in Risk Management
Strategic Risk Management Visionary
Innovation in Information Security
Technology / Solution Providers (60+)
Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Solution
Innovation in Digital Lending
Outstanding Data Centre Provider
Outstanding Security Testing Provider
Cloud Validation Solution
ATM Service & Solution Provider
Excellence in In-house Technology & IP Ownership
Excellence in Payment Infrastructure
Innovative Technology Project
Innovation in Custody & Securities Services Technology
Innovation in Information Security
Innovation in Green IT
Corporate Sustainability Leader
Excellence in Technological Innovation
Excellence in Proprietary Technology
Innovation in Data Management
Digital Service Innovator
Innovation in Neo Banking
Financial Risk Management
Innovative Reconciliation Solutions
Excellence in Global Reach & Impact
Excellence in Ethical Standards & Integrity
Disruptive Innovation Award
Outstanding Performance in Customer Centricity
Future Digital Leader
Excellence in Secured Employee Engagement
Leader in Data Transformation Solution
Open API Award
Leader in Open Digital Ecosystem Platform
Network Transformation Leader
Leader in Business Transformation
Leader in Translation of BFSI Information
Excellence in BFSI Technology Solutions
Excellence in Core Banking Solutions
Innovative Digital Banking & FinTech Solutions
Data Warehouse and Big Data Leader
Green Energy & Sustainable Solutions
Excellence in IT Infrastructure (Hardware / Software)
Most Innovative Fintech Product
Excellence in Financial Crimes Risk Management
Excellence in Technology Implementation
Outstanding Digital Transformation Partner
Outstanding Digital Payment Solution
Innovative Enterprise Lending Platform
Innovative Start-up
Outstanding Open Source Service Provider
Emerging Blockchain Technology Solution
Outstanding Security Solution Provider
Excellence in End-to-End Banking Solutions
Leader in Global Banking Solutions Platform
Outstanding Cloud Service Provider
Outstanding Cloud Security Provider
Excellence in Eradicating Language Barrier
Excellence in Smart Industrial Automation
Outstanding Video KYC Solution Provider
Excellence in CRM and Customer Experience Innovation
Excellence in Trade Finance Platform
Excellence in Supply Chain Finance Platform
Fintech Trendsetter
Most Innovative Use of AI in Fintech
Excellence in Transformational Core Lending Technology
GenAI Digital Credit Solution
The Advantage
Why Nominate?
1
Gain recognition among India's leading NBFC and fintech leaders
2
Showcase your innovation, growth, and transformation journey
3
Network with senior decision-makers, regulators, and industry
influencers
4
Enhance brand visibility through Elets media and industry
platforms
5
Celebrate achievements that are redefining the future of lending
6
Benchmark your success against the industry's best performers
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
The awards are open to:
NBFCs
Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)
Fintech Companies
Lending Technology Providers
Banking Technology Companies
Individual CXOs and Business Leaders
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Steps to Nominate
Hall of Fame
Past Winners & Next Steps
Explore leaders recognised across past editions, or begin your nomination journey today.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the 12th NBFC100 Leaders of Excellence Awards
1
Who can enter a nomination for the Awards?
Any company, organisation, or brand in sectors like Financial
Inclusion, Risk Management, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Digital
Transformation, Regulatory Compliance & Customer-Centric Solutions can apply
for the awards.
2
Is there a fee for submitting entries?
Yes. The nomination fees are: Individual — ₹20,000 + GST,
Organisational — ₹25,000 + GST, and Corporate — ₹30,000 + GST per entry
submitted under the specific categories.
3
Is there any discount available?
Additional discounts are available on the selection of multiple
categories. Please contact the team for details on bundled pricing and early
bird
offers.
4
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 you can enter, provided it aligns with your
business model. Otherwise, your entry may be disqualified. The same work submitted under
multiple categories will be considered as separate entries and require separate
entry fees.
5
What are the eligibility requirements?
The brand must be registered, operational, and have a presence in
the Indian market. Both organisations and individual leaders from NBFCs, HFCs,
MFIs, fintechs, and technology providers are eligible.
6
Can I enter in a single category or more than one?
There is no limit to the number of entries an organisation or
individual can submit. You can enter multiple categories, but the same work submitted
under multiple categories will be considered as separate entries and require separate
entry fees.
7
What is the entry deadline?
The last date for submission is 30th June 2026. Screening
&
Evaluation will be held on 6th July 2026, and the Awards Ceremony takes place on
9th July 2026 in Chennai.
8
How are the winners selected?
Award recipients are selected by the Elets editorial team and
jury
panel based on their impactful leadership, innovation, business performance, and
contributions to the NBFC industry, following the screening & evaluation on 6th
July 2026.
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