VT47 Awards 2026 Nomination Form

Recognising Indian brands, leaders and enablers building the devices, gadgets and appliances ecosystem for a Viksit Bharat.

Which award category are you nominating for? *

Category 1 — VT47 Brand of the Year 2026 For a brand / company. Category 2 — VT47 Leader of the Year 2026 For an individual leader. Category 3 — VT47 Enabler of the Year 2026 For an enabling organisation / partner.

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Part B — VT47 Brand of the Year 2026

Answer every question below about the nominated brand. Keep each answer focused — 150–250 words is plenty.

a. Brand profile

A brief profile of the brand — its origin, category and positioning. Not more than 200 words.

b. Founders / promoters

Tell us about the founders or promoters — background and roles.

c. Innovation

What innovation(s) has the brand introduced — product, technology, business model or go-to-market?

d. Category first / new to India

Is the brand bringing a wholly new product category to India, or is it the first Indian brand in an existing category? Please specify.

e. Design ownership

Does the brand design its products in-house, or work with an ODM/design partner? Is the design work done in India?

f. Manufacturing model

Is manufacturing in-house or contract manufacturing? If contract, name the manufacturing partner. Is manufacturing carried out in India — and if not yet, by when do you expect to start manufacturing out of India?

g. Level of indigenisation

What level of indigenisation has the brand achieved (e.g. share of components/value-add sourced or made in India)?

h. Key selling proposition (KSP)

What is the brand's core KSP — the reason customers choose it over alternatives?

i. Sales channels

Does the brand sell online only, offline only, or through both channels? Please give an approximate split if known.

j. Customer traction

How has customer traction been so far — sales volumes, user base growth, ratings/reviews, repeat purchase, or other indicators?

k. Revenue & growth

What is the current annual revenue level, in ₹ Crore? Compared to previous year(s), is the brand growing, and by what percentage?

l. Employment generated

What level of employment has the brand generated — direct and indirect — as a result of its operations?

m. Exports

Is the brand exporting today, or does it plan to start? If so, from when, and to which countries?

n. Long-term vision

What is the brand's long-term vision — where does it see itself in the next 5–10 years?

Part C — VT47 Leader of the Year 2026

Answer every question below about the nominated individual.

a. Vision behind the organisation

Describe the vision behind the organisation you have set up or lead.

b. What inspired your leadership role

What inspired you to take on your current leadership role?

c. Thought leadership

What kind of thought leadership have you built — for your organisation and for the industry at large?

d. Speaking engagements

Have you spoken at conferences or industry events? Please share details (event names, dates, topics).

e. Notable achievements

What are your most notable achievements in your current organisation? Looking at your career overall, what accomplishments are you most proud of?

f. Social media presence

Are you active on social media? What is your following on the platforms you use, and how often do you engage — and for what purpose?

g. Contribution to Viksit Bharat

How is your work contributing to the Viksit Bharat mission?

h. Shaping India's future in devices & appliances

How do you think what you are doing will shape the future of India in the devices, gadgets and appliances category?

Part D — VT47 Enabler of the Year 2026

Answer every question below about the nominated enabling organisation / partner.

a. Nature of enablement

What specific support or enablement do you provide to help Indian brands become strong domestic as well as global brands?

b. Form of support

Are you offering technology transfer, technology expertise, funding/capital, or other resources? Please specify.

c. Case study / success story

Share a specific case study or success story that illustrates the impact of your support.

d. Importance & impact so far

How important do you consider your support to be for Indian brands, and how do you assess its impact so far?

e. India-specific initiatives

Is there anything specific you are doing for India? You likely support similar initiatives in other countries as well — how does India compare?

f. Ensuring brand independence

How do you ensure that the Indian brands you support don't become dependent on your technology or support, and remain free to choose their partners in future?

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I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I consent to India Mobile Congress and Techarc using it for evaluation, editorial and promotional purposes related to the VT47 Awards 2026.

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Thank you for your VT47 Awards 2026 nomination. Your entry has been emailed to the Techarc team and will be reviewed as part of the evaluation process.