Times Business Awards- Hyderabad 2026 celebrates real estate excellence, enterprise and innovation

The 12th edition of the Brihaspathi Technologies Ltd presents Times Business Awards – Hyderabad 2026 brought together the city’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry achievers for an evening celebrating excellence, innovation and enterprise. Held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, the event recognised accomplishments across real estate, retail, education, technology and other emerging sectors, highlighting the businesses and individuals contributing to the city’s economic growth.With Hyderabad continuing to emerge as a prominent destination for real estate investment, commercial development and entrepreneurial activity, the awards reflected the city’s evolving business landscape. From residential and commercial real estate to technology-led enterprises, the evening celebrated organisations and individuals translating vision into execution, creating employment and driving sustainable growth.BRS working president K T Rama Rao, who presided over the event as chief guest, underscored the need for a stronger ecosystem to nurture entrepreneurship and encourage private enterprise. Highlighting the role of businesses in generating employment and expanding economic opportunities, he called for greater government support to enable enterprises to grow and compete in global markets.Rao urged entrepreneurs to move beyond incremental progress and pursue larger ambitions by building globally competitive products and businesses. Emphasising the importance of bold thinking and calculated risk-taking, he remarked that “the ambition has to be large” and encouraged entrepreneurs to “celebrate failure” as an integral part of the innovation and growth journey.The evening also featured a conversation with former Indian cricket captain Mithali Raj, who drew parallels between professional sport and entrepreneurship. She highlighted the importance of resilience, consistency and perseverance in navigating challenges and building a successful career or enterprise. Raj also spoke about the additional barriers faced by women athletes, particularly those from smaller towns and rural areas, stressing the importance of strong support systems in enabling women to pursue ambitious goals.Actor and entrepreneur Naga Chaitanya brought a creative business perspective to the discussions, sharing insights into his entrepreneurial venture in the food and delivery segment. He spoke about identifying a market gap, recognising consumer needs and translating an opportunity into a business proposition. Drawing parallels between cinema and entrepreneurship, he emphasised the importance of continuous learning, adaptability and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. He also reflected on his professional experiences, including his association with Aamir Khan and his work on Tandav, which pushed him beyond his comfort zone.The interaction, moderated by emcee Sabreena, offered an engaging perspective on Chaitanya’s journey across cinema and entrepreneurship, adding an informal and conversational dimension to the evening.Continuing the focus on enterprise building and innovation, Kodoori Venkatesham, Whole-Time Director of Brihaspati, spoke about the importance of ideas, courage and execution in creating successful businesses. He highlighted the company’s work across education, artificial intelligence, analytics and large-scale projects, emphasising the role of technology and innovative thinking in delivering solutions across sectors.Shylender, Managing Director of Marami Infotech Limited, shared the organisation’s growth journey and its plans to expand its technology solutions into international markets. He outlined the company’s transition towards a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-led business model, with around 80 industry-specific solutions planned for introduction in the near future.Real estate sector takes centre stageThe awards segment formed the centrepiece of the evening, recognising individuals, enterprises and projects for their contributions across diverse business sectors. The real estate fraternity featured prominently, with honours across residential, commercial and allied categories reflecting the breadth of Hyderabad’s property market and its growing development ecosystem.The recognition celebrated achievements across the real estate value chain, bringing attention to established industry players as well as emerging names contributing to the sector’s growth. The awards also underscored the importance of quality, innovation, execution and customer-focused development in an increasingly competitive property market.As Hyderabad’s real estate landscape continues to evolve, driven by demand for housing, commercial spaces and supporting infrastructure, such industry platforms provide an opportunity to acknowledge the developers, businesses and professionals shaping the sector. The awards brought together stakeholders from across the business community, fostering interaction and celebrating accomplishments that contribute to the city’s development trajectory.The formal proceedings transitioned into a lively celebration, with emcee Sabreena keeping the audience engaged through the evening. A live musical performance featuring popular Tollywood and Bollywood numbers added to the atmosphere, giving guests an opportunity to network and celebrate the achievements recognised at the event.Brihaspathi Technologies Ltd was the Presenting Sponsor, Pride Motors was the Luxury Car Partner, and Marami Infotech Limited was the Associate Sponsor.Here’s the list of the awardees:The 12th Times Business Awards – Hyderabad 2026 concluded on a note of optimism, celebrating not only business success but also the ambition, resilience and innovation driving Hyderabad’s economic progress. For the city’s real estate fraternity and wider business community, the evening served as a recognition of enterprises that continue to turn ideas into opportunities, overcome market challenges and contribute to a dynamic and evolving urban economy.Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.