HOW WE DID IT

The BT-PwC India's Best CEOs study looks at quantitative and qualitative factors to zero in on the winners

- BY RAHUL OBEROI

The annual study of India’s best CEOs is back! Like last year, BT partnered with consulting firm PwC to develop a robust evaluation methodology, incorporating both quantitative metrics and qualitative factors. The process for the 13th edition began with a data-driven analysis to identify the top three performers in each category. This year, we consolidated some sectors and redefined a few categories. For example, automobiles, wagons, FMCG, and consumer durables were grouped under 'Manufacturing and Retail Excellence,' while pharma, healthcare, transport, and logistics were grouped in the 'Services Vanguards' category and IT and ITes renamed as 'Tech Titans'.

There are 12 process-driven categories, and four jury awards that include Lifetime Achievement, Business Icon of the Year, Impact Icon of the Year and Most Trusted Leader, which was introduced this year.