ET Startup Awards 2024: Startups with impact and a sustainable vision to take the prize

A high-powered jury led by Infosys cofounder and chairman Nandan Nilekani will meet on Wednesday to pick the winners of the tenth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards.

On Tuesday, jurors Nyrika Holkar, executive director, Godrej & Boyce and Nikhil Kamath, cofounder, Zerodha had said startups with original ideas will be rewarded at ETSA 2024.

Today, CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti, Adobe India MD Prativa Mohapatra and cricketer Shubhman Gill share their expectations of the nominees.


Mithun Sacheti, founder, CaratLane

As part of the jury for The Economic Startup Awards, I will be looking for entrepreneurs who have shown perseverance while building their ventures. Also, founders who have big dreams, prize frugality and can create a sizable impact on consumers, will stand out for me.

Shubman Gill, Indian cricketer

It’s historic to witness the booming startup culture in India, where innovation drives growth and development. I’m honoured to join such an accomplished jury for The Economic Times Startup Awards, recognising the entrepreneurs shaping the future of our nation.

Prativa Mohapatra, MD, Adobe India

India's startup industry has expanded by leaps and bounds and is now a major enabler for growth. I look forward to being a part of the ET Startup Awards, and assessing companies that are driving digital transformation, and disrupting the world around us! An essential for me would be to evaluate their current trajectory, scalability, and vision for sustainable growth amidst the ever-changing tech landscape. Excited to be a part of this vibrant community of young leaders of Digital India and celebrating their success.