India’s business landscape has been shaped not only by ambition, but by legacy — by enterprises that have translated heritage into strategy and values into vision. These businesses are more than commercial ventures; they are long-standing institutions that define resilience, leadership, and continuity. The Spark Capital Private Wealth Management presents ET NOW Family Business Excellence Summit & Awards 2025, to be held on 25th June at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, is designed to engage this unique legacy through strategic dialogue, insight, and recognition.
It is more than a business event — it is a event that pays homage to the soul of Indian commerce: the family-run enterprise. These businesses are not just economic engines; they are cultural institutions, job creators, innovation hubs, and stewards of community values. This summit brings together the architects of legacy and the torchbearers of transformation, offering a one-of-a-kind experience where emotion, strategy, tradition, and vision come together in meaningful dialogue.
Set against the powerful theme, “Legacy isn’t just inherited. It’s earned,” the summit aims to spotlight the ongoing evolution of family businesses — from stewardship to scale, from intuition to institution. It is a space for introspection, celebration, and preparation — for those who have led, those who are leading, and those getting ready to lead next.
From intimate keynote reflections to high-powered trilogues and fireside conversations, the summit’s content is designed to deliver perspective, strategy, and relevance to every generation of family business leaders.
Among the pivotal moments:
- “Rooted in Ambition” by Ekta Kapoor, unpacks how deeply personal ambition and cultural intuition come together to build enduring consumer brands — a powerful case for creativity as a cornerstone of legacy.
- “From Family-Run to Institution-Led”, featuring Harsh Mariwala, is a playbook for the inevitable shift from entrepreneurial stewardship to institutional professionalism. Governance, external leadership, and next-gen transitions take center stage in this much-awaited session.
- And in “Real Estate to Real Impact”, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani offers a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership — tracing how business success can scale into societal transformation, and how legacy is ultimately measured not by valuation, but by impact.
These conversations are not isolated. They are woven into a broader thematic fabric. The event also includes powerful segments on the often-invisible role of women in business legacies, the strategic value of philanthropy as “return on generosity,” the psyche of next-gen successors, and the role family enterprises play in building the nation’s very infrastructure and culture. It’s a compelling mix of storytelling, strategy, and soul — one that resonates across generations and industries.
The Awards: Celebrating Businesses That Endure Beyond Balance Sheets
At the heart of the evening lies the ET NOW Family Business Excellence Awards — a segment dedicated to honouring those who have carried the weight of tradition with innovation, and shaped the future while safeguarding the past. These awards are not just about numbers or scale; they are about intent, transformation, and responsibility.
They recognize family-run enterprises that have successfully navigated the complex task of professionalizing their business models while remaining anchored in the values they were founded on. These are businesses that embraced governance, innovation, and external expertise not as replacements, but as extensions of their legacy.
Equally important are those recognized for navigating the delicate terrain of succession and transition — steering their businesses through generational change without losing strategic momentum or cultural continuity. Whether through reinvention of business models, digital transformation, or impact-led expansion, these leaders have proven that legacy isn’t static — it is dynamic, deliberate, and deeply human.
Your Invitation to Lead with Purpose
If you are part of a family-run enterprise — whether at the helm, in transition, or preparing to take on the mantle — this summit is your space to reflect, learn, connect, and grow. It offers invaluable insights into navigating legacy with clarity, building relevance with purpose, and preparing your business for a future that honours its roots.
Join us and be part of a movement that is shaping the next chapter of legacy-led Indian enterprises.