Pune, India — May 8, 2026 — The Maharashtra Excellence Awards 2026, hosted by Insights Excellence Awards and presented by Insights Success Media, concluded on a grand and inspiring note at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi. The event brought together an influential gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the state, celebrating excellence, innovation, and impactful leadership.
Recognized as one of Maharashtra’s most distinguished platforms for business recognition, the awards honored individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional performance, visionary leadership, and measurable contributions to the region’s economic and social development.
Co-Sponsor Spotlight
The Maharashtra Excellence Awards 2026 was proudly supported by Surya Roshni Limited as a Co-sponsor. Known for its strong legacy in manufacturing excellence and innovation, the company’s association with the event underscored its commitment to fostering industry leadership and supporting platforms that recognize excellence across sectors.
Celebrating Maharashtra’s Dynamic Business Ecosystem
The ceremony stood as a powerful reflection of Maharashtra’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, recognizing a diverse cohort of leaders and organizations making a meaningful impact across industries.
Among the distinguished awardees were,
Mr. Abhay Gupta (Surya Roshni Limited) Excellence in Integrated Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Dr. Ashwini Rathod — The Most Trusted & Dedicated Woman Cosmetologist in Skin and Hair Treatments
Dr. Ashwini Daulat Bafana (Oasis College of Design and Technology) — Premier Institute for Fashion & Design Education
Techsync Innovations Pvt Ltd — Honoring Excellence in Reforming Educational Administration through Innovation & Technology
Dhiraj Agarwal (RIDHI ENTERPRISE) Pune’s Most Reliable Batch Coding Brand
Shritej Athane (AI GENIE) Advancing AI-powered Trading Systems to Transform Market Intelligence
Dr. Shirish Yashwant Kulkarni One of the Top Astrologers of Maharashtra of the Year 2026
GIVA-Indijewels Fashion Pvt Ltd — Excellence in Talent Acquisition & Most Trusted Retail Workplace Brand – 2026
Dr. Sharayu Pazare (Pazare Diseases and Sonomammography Center) — The Versatile Personality Making a Difference – 2026
Pankti Mody (THE CIRCLE) — Digital Excellence Award for Customer-Centric Innovation – 2026
Sushil Rangari (Indian Solar Hybrid Power Solution Private Limited) — Leading the Way in Trusted Solar Solutions
Dr. Rajkiran Deshpande (Sparsh Hospital) — Influential Leader – Group Consultant Multiorgan Transplant Surgeon 2026
Hemant Shinde (Saggitive Animation Studios) — The Pioneer Leader in Animation Direction & Creative Excellence
Dr. Arjun Viegas — Clinical Excellence in Orthopedic Care
Mudd & Clay Preschool — Early Learning Excellence – Trusted by Parents, Nurtured with Care
Ms. Devyani Khare (RiseUp Education Consultants) — Trusted Leader in Overseas Education Consultation
Dr. Anumiita Pathakk — The Esteemed Nutritionist, Healing Consultant & Author
Shridhar Balasaheb Ladane (Syngenta India Pvt Ltd) — Most Trusted and Visionary Leadership in Global Trade Compliance, Shipping & Logistics – 2026
Pooja Patil & Rohit Patil (Influence Advertising Pvt Ltd) — Creative Storytelling Excellence – 2026
Aditi Shripad Jog (Peridot HR Solutions LLP) — The Visionary Founder Transforming the Future of HR Solutions 2026
Dr. M. Hussain Kalsekar (366DigitX) — The Most Game-Changing Founders & CEO Transforming Digital Marketing in 2026
Anil Dilip Sonawane (Amalgam Steel & Power) — Distinguished Leadership in Power Transmission & Renewable Energy
Mr. Kedar Patki (Intec Corporation) — Excellence in HVACR Business Strategy – Leader of the Year 2026
Adv. Shraddha Dalvi — Excellence in Family Law Advocacy Award 2026
Pranav Chawande (Chawande Commercials) — Pioneering Excellence in Luxury Real Estate & Bespoke Aviation Services
Fire Beast India Pvt Ltd — Best Taste in India – Energy Drink Brand of the Year (2026)
Wagh Infraa Buildcon Pvt Ltd (K P Projects) — Excellence in Pan-India Turnkey Project Execution (MSME | Pune Based)
Major Ranjana Williams (Ruby Hall Clinic Pune) — Maharashtra’s Nursing Leadership Excellence 2026
Tanveer Shaikh — Excellence in Public Health Leadership, 2026
Umesh Kumar (IQVIA RDS India Pvt Ltd, Associate Director) — Visionary Leader in AI-Driven Healthcare Transformation and Strategic Growth 2026
Smeeta Shitole (Fitrio Health) — Ageless Trailblazer in Fitness
Vishakha Gaikwad — Leading Beauty Entrepreneur and Creative Visionary Award
Piyush Kumar (Vedantra Foundation) — Outstanding NGO Driving Social Impact and Community Transformation
Shammi Akhtar (Phonics Readership – Online Teachers Training) — Excellence in Teacher Training & Educational Leadership Award
Vaibhav Wagh (Wagh Infraa Buildcon Pvt Ltd – K P Projects) — Excellence in Pan-India Turnkey Project Execution (MSME | Pune Based)
Vaibhav Pujari — Excellence in Vedic Astrology, Vastu, Numerology & Life Transformation
Kruti Shah (The Design Drama) — Fastest Growing Design & Marketing Agency (Boutique Segment)
Mr. Prashant Tamhankar (Vistar Logitek Private Limited) — Most Innovative Logistics Solutions Provider
Seema Sayyed — Women-Led Agricultural Excellence & Rural Empowerment Award
Subhashree Borthakur (Anchor) — Best Anchor Maharashtra 2026
Sonali Bhosale — Rising Star in Cybersecurity & AI Governance Leadership
Saurabh Rajiv Meshram (Emerald Blue) — Outstanding Managing Director Award
