7:00pm – 11:00pm IST
An exclusive, senior leadership gathering marking the launch of the Brand Finance India Top 100 2026 report, celebrating the rise of India’s most valuable and influential brands.
Under the theme “Powering India’s Global Ascent: Leading Brands, Sectors and Headwinds of AI Transformation & Geo-Politics”, this landmark event brings together business leaders, brand custodians, and industry experts to explore the evolving role of brands in shaping India’s economic trajectory and global influence.
Amid India’s rapid economic ascent, expanding global influence, and growing emphasis on intangible value, the gathering provides a unique platform for senior leaders to share insights on brand-led growth and transformation.
Presentation of the Brand Finance India Top 100 results, highlighting key trends and standout brands
| 19.00 - 19.30 |
Guest arrivals and registration |
| 19.30 - 19.35 |
Opening Remarks |
| 19.35 - 20.00 | Keynote Address | Alex Haigh, Managing Director, Brand Finance Asia Pacific What India’s brand rankings tell us about leadership, value and global ambition An overview of Indian brand growth trends, drivers of global recognition, key performing sectors, emerging AI and geopolitical challenges, and lessons from successful Asian brands. |
| 20.00 - 20.40 |
Panel Discussion of CMOs | From infrastructure to intelligence: How the technology sector is wading through disruptive changes How Indian brands are building long-term reputation and evolving strategies in response to AI-driven disruption, shifting market dynamics, and the future of brand building. |
| 20.40 - 21.20 |
Panel Discussion of CEOs | How India’s leading brands are converting domestic strength into global success How leading Indian brands build domestic strength and leverage global expansion to drive competitive advantage, navigate identity choices, and define a blueprint for international success. |
| 21.20 - 22.15 |
Report Launch & Awards Ceremony |
| 22.15 - 23.00 |
Closing remarks, photo opportunity, networking and dinner |
The Brand Finance India Top 100 is an independent, data-driven ranking of India’s leading brands, evaluated using Brand Finance’s globally recognised brand valuation methodology.
Alex is an all-rounder on all areas of valuation and quantitative market research but is a technical specialist in the assessment on the return on investment of different brand architecture and brand positioning options. Much of this experience has focused on identifying the brand structures, media investment, media mix and distribution channel management needed to minimise risk and maximise opportunity from any brand changes.
His other area of expertise is the use of market research and brand valuation for licensing strategy and transfer pricing having helped to set up brand licensing teams and structures with many clients.
He is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax adviser and has completed the Advance Diploma in International Tax, with a specialisation in Transfer Pricing. He holds a dual degree in Economics and Environmental Policy from the London School of Economics and has completed training in Data Analysis and Marketing Strategy. He has worked internationally across all continents and in most sectors and now manages Brand Finance's teams and client work across Asia and Australasia.
Ajimon was one of the first team members of Brand Finance India, joining in 2005, and is currently the Managing Director. He has worked on various brand valuation projects for companies such as Tata Group, Godrej Group, Raymonds, Lafarge, Vedanta Group, Essar Group, L&T, Amalgamation, Reliance Capital, UB Group, Sakal Media Group and many more across India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
He has gained expertise in the area of B2B research and due diligence and has worked extensively with Stock Exchanges, Capital Markets, Financial Services, NBFCs, Engineering Services, Core Manufacturing, and F&B sectors. Prior to his consulting career, Ajimon had 10 years of corporate experience with Rasna and Philips India. During this period, he worked with complex retail distribution systems and brand management challenges in a highly competitive marketplace.
He holds an MBA in Marketing Management. He is a certified competency assessor as well as a visiting lecturer in Sales and Marketing subjects at management schools such as SP Jain and Sydenham in Mumbai.