The Economic Times Startup Awards 2024 is set to be a grand celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Union Minister Piyush Goyal will grace the tenth edition of the awards, marking a significant moment for the nation’s thriving startup ecosystem. Minister Goyal’s participation comes on the heels of the removal of the ‘Angel Tax’, a move that has been applauded by the startup community.
His address is expected to provide insights into the government’s ongoing support for new-age businesses, many of which have recently gone public. The event will take place against the backdrop of unprecedented growth in the Indian startup sector. Numerous companies have made significant strides in technology and business, highlighting the transformative impact these enterprises have had on both the economy and society.
In the lead-up to the awards, the jury has announced the nominees for various categories.
Announcing nominees and winners
The Social Enterprise category, which recognizes startups that balance profitability with social good, features nominees such as Blackfrog Technologies, Saahas Zero Waste, Kosh, Rang De, and Haqdarshak.
The Midas Touch award, which honors exceptional contributions to the startup ecosystem, has a lineup of heavyweight contenders from the venture capital landscape. Suvir Sujan of Nexus Venture Partners, Ishaan Mittal of Peak XV Partners, Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal of Titan Capital, Vikram Vaidyanathan of Z47, Rahul Chowdhri of Stellaris Venture Partners, and Mukul Arora of Elevation Capital are among the nominees. Ola Electric has been nominated for the Startup of the Year category, while other categories will feature influential figures such as Mithun Sacheti, Shubman Gill, and Prativa Mohapatra.
As the jury finalizes the winners, excitement surrounding the ET Startup Awards 2024 is reaching its peak. The event promises to be a monumental occasion celebrating the pioneers driving change and innovation in India’s startup ecosystem. Stay tuned for continuous coverage and updates on this prestigious event.
