January 16, 2026: Business Today unveils the distinguished jury for the 30th edition of the BT-KPMG Best Banks study. A distinguished jury, with years of experience, will identify the finest CEOs in India’s banking sector on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Even in the best of times, banking has to be among the toughest sectors to be in. It calls for an understanding of multiple sectors, taking the right decisions on lending and constantly upping it on technology in a world where digital is the only constant. In short, it has always been a sector where conservatism and the ability to take right and calculated risks drive business decisions.
This year’s jury is chaired by Mr Dinesh Kumar Khara, Former Chairman, SBI.
Joining him on the jury are eminent leaders:
- GN Bajpai, Founder & Chairman, GovEva; Former Chairman, SEBI and LIC
- Gunit Chadha, Founder, APAC Financial Services; Former CEO, Deutsche Bank
- Zarin Daruwala, Group CEO, PL Capital; Former CEO, Standard Chartered, India & South Asia
- Ashima Goyal, Professor Emeritus, IGIDR
- Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE India
- Surojit Shome, Former MD & CEO, DBS Bank India Limited
The BT India’s Best Banks Awards are an important recognition of the outstanding work done by talented executives. Through a well-articulated strategy, where growth is, of course, important, but taking banking services across India and making it accessible to all is a part of the overall social good. Here is where innovation, technology, in the face of very stiff competition, ensures that only a few stand outs.
The winners will be revealed at a grand event in February, marking the culmination of the 30th edition of BT India’s Best Banks awards.
Stay tuned as we celebrate leaders who navigate difficult times and manage to come out stronger, and in the process create institutions that stand the test of time.
