CGVI Awards 2026 Celebrate India’s Creative Excellence as CEF Season 4 Concludes in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 19, 2026: The Creative Global Voice of India (CGVI) Awards 2026 marked the culmination of the fourth season of the Creative Economy Forum (CEF), bringing together prominent voices from India’s creative industries for an evening celebrating creativity, innovation and contribution to the country’s evolving creative economy.
Held at the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi, Creative Economy Forum Season 4 was themed “Rise of Creative Bharat.” The forum featured two days of conversations, knowledge sessions, policy dialogues, networking and industry engagement focused on the future of India’s creative economy.
The awards evening was preceded by an exclusive Black-Tie Red Carpet Reception, attended by creative entrepreneurs, industry leaders, artists, cultural practitioners and distinguished guests. The CGVI Awards recognised creative businesses, institutions and individuals for their contributions to India’s cultural and creative landscape.
The 2026 awards featured recognition across a diverse range of creative fields. Ajitesh Sharma, Founder of Cinemics, was recognised for Emerging Cultural Brand, while Anadi Abhilash, Founder of Chitragaatha, received recognition as Emerging Creative Entrepreneur. Richard and Sally Holkar, Founders of Rehwa Society, were recognised for Best NGO for Creative Impact, while Rajiv Arora, Founder of Amrapali Museum, was honoured for Best Museum of the Year.
Other awardees included Rimple and Harpreet Narula for Best Cultural Brand, Ramesh Narang, Founder of Hazoorilal Legacy, for Best Heritage Brand, and Sanjay Nigam, Founder of Fashion Entrepreneur Fund, for Best Creative Entrepreneur. Ashutosh Bhatia, Founder of Alea IT Solutions – MYIOSEUM, was recognised for Best Digital Infrastructure, while Sourabh Pateriya, CEO & Founder of Soundverse, received recognition for Excellence in Innovation for Creative Industries.
Aparna Purohit, CEO of Aamir Khan Productions, was recognised for Best Creative Catalogue, while Rajeev Masand, former leading film critic and COO of Dharma Collab Artist Agency, received recognition for Excellence in Creative Media. The awards also conferred a Special Recognition Award on Vicky Bahri, Producer, Creator, Founder & CEO of KLIP, for his new micro-drama platform.
Speaking about the purpose of CGVI, Supriya Suri, Founder of Creative Economy Forum & CGVI Awards, described the initiative as a platform for recognising people who transform creativity into impact by building enterprises, institutions, ideas and ecosystems that strengthen India’s creative economy.
Beat of Life Entertainment (BLE) was associated with Creative Economy Forum Season 4 as its Digital Media Partner, supporting the event’s digital media presence and amplification. The association contributed to extending conversations around India’s creative economy to wider audiences across digital platforms.
The conclusion of CEF Season 4 through the CGVI Awards highlighted the diversity of India’s creative ecosystem—from cultural and heritage initiatives to fashion, music, film, digital infrastructure and emerging creative enterprises.
The Creative Economy Forum serves as a platform bringing together policymakers, creative businesses, entrepreneurs, cultural leaders and international institutions to discuss the economic and strategic potential of the creative industries.