Mumbai,
August 03: The 190-year-old Bombay Chamber of Commerce
& Industry announced the winners of the fourth edition of the Bombay
Chamber Inclusion Awards 2026 at a glittering Nite last evening at ITC Grand
Central Parel Mumbai, With Deloitte as its Knowledge Partner for the Awards,
the Chamber reinforced its continued commitment to fostering a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion within corporate India.
Amazon
Seller Services Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd and Godrej Properties Ltd won
the Marquee Best of the Best Award. Other leading organisations who won included
Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Deutsche Bank Group, India, The New India Assurance
Company Limited, Oil India ltd, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, CG Power
and Industrial Solutions Limited, The Indian Hotels Company Limited. In the
MSME sector Harkesh Rubber LLP, The Vits Kamats Group, HAB Pharmaceuticals
& Research Ltd and Ubisoft India Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. This year the
Awards were segmented sectorwise – Tech, Media & Telecom; BFSI; Consumer
& Life Sciences; Energy, Resources & Industrials; and MSME.
In
his Welcome Address at the Awards, Rajiv Anand, immediate past President,
Bombay Chamber, and MD & CEO, IndusInd Bank Ltd said, “When the Bombay
Chamber instituted these Awards four years ago, we did so with a clear
conviction: that inclusion is not an act of charity, nor a compliance
requirement — it is a strategic imperative for building stronger businesses,
resilient institutions, and a more equitable society. Today, as we gather for
the fourth edition, it is heartening to see how this vision has grown into a
vibrant community of changemakers who are proving that inclusive organisations
are also more resilient, innovative and future-ready.”
The
Awards Nite saw two powerhouse panel discussions. The Inclusion Dialogue was
led by Meenakshi Priyam, Chair, DEI Committee, Bombay Chamber & SVP and
Head of HR, Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd had Rajiv Anand; P.D. Singh, CEO
– India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank and Sathish Gopalaiah,
President, Consulting Business, Deloitte South Asia as the panelists. Singh,
who was on the Jury panel for the Awards pointed out that, “The most inspiring
part of this journey was seeing organisations move beyond good intentions to
measurable business impact. Inclusion today is not a social initiative—it is a
business priority." Gopalaiah, who
was also on the Jury panel, observed, "Organisations are moving beyond
accommodating diversity to integrating inclusion into innovation, culture and
competitive advantage. That is where the real transformation begins."
The
second panel brought together two extraordinary people who through their work,
have challenged perceptions and broken barriers. Zainab Patel is an independent
DEIB consultant, social entrepreneur, and plays a visible role in India’s
transgender rights movement. Alina Alam, winner of the National Award for the
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and a four time TedX speaker, is the
founder CEO of Mitti Cafe, the world’s largest chain of cafes (including one at
the Mumbai International Airport), managed by physical, intellectual &
psychiatric disabilities. The conversation touched on challenging norms in DEI,
the importance of sustained inclusion beyond individual leaders, and addressing
disability in perceptions.
Welcoming
delegates to the Bombay Chamber Inclusion Forum 2026 which was held prior to
the Awards, Meenakshi Priyam, Chair, DEI Committee, Bombay Chamber & SVP
and Head of HR, Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Belonging is at the
heart of inclusion. It is that feeling of longing to be in a place because it
allows you to be your authentic self. When people truly belong, they are
empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed. The Bombay Chamber Inclusion Awards
celebrate organisations that have moved beyond measuring representation to
creating workplaces where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered
to contribute. May our community of inclusion continue to grow—bringing
together leaders, organisations, and changemakers committed to building
workplaces where everyone can belong, express themselves, and thrive.”
The
Inclusion Forum also celebrated the successful completion of the third edition
of the Bombay Chamber Mentoring for Enrichment (ME) Program—another milestone
in the Chamber's commitment to developing and empowering women professionals
and allies through mentorship. This year, the ME program brought together 36
mentor-mentee pairs, each embarking on a journey of learning,
collaboration, and professional growth. They were felicitated at the Forum.