Laqshya Pitch BFSI Marketer 2025 Awards honours and celebrates marketing maestros

The wait is finally over as the winners of the Laqshya Pitch BFSI Marketer 2025 Awards have been announced! The awards stand as a prestigious recognition platform, celebrating the exceptional contributions of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) in the world of banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. These awards honour visionary leaders who have not only elevated their brands but have also driven transformative change in the industry through innovative marketing practices.

These individuals have been honoured for demonstrating excellence in marketing over the years and showcasing their ability to drive growth, build trust, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in an industry that touches the lives of millions. The star-studded award ceremony was graced by top industry leaders, experts and brand heads from the BFSI and Fintech sector.

The winners include Akshay Tapase, EVP - Marketing, Communications & PR, AU Small Finance Bank; Ashish Morone,  EVP & Head – Brand & Marketing Communications, HDFC Bank; Bhavya Taneja, Chief Marketing Officer, PNB Housing Finance Limited; Boni Noronha, EVP & Head - Marketing & Digital, Axis Asset Management; Darshana Shah, Chief Marketing Officer, Aditya Birla Capital Ltd.; Elizabeth Venkatraman, Executive Director & Head of Marketing, Shriram Finance; Harish Narayanan, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, HDFC AMC; Puneeth Bekal, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, HDFC Securities; Punit Dharamsi, Sr. Vice President - Marketing & Investor Education, Association of Mutual Funds in India(AMFI); Rajesh Balachandran, Chief Marketing Officer, Muthoot FinCorp; Shekhar Saurabh, Head of Marketing, TATA AIG General Insurance Company and Zameer Kochar, Chief Marketing Officer, Angel One.

The awards were presented to the winners by Nawal Ahuja, Co-founder, exchange4media and Alok Jalan, Managing Director at Laqshya Media Group.

By recognising the efforts of CMOs, the awards highlight the crucial role they play in shaping consumer perceptions, building trust, and driving business growth in an increasingly competitive landscape. Their strategies, creativity, and foresight ensure that BFSI brands stay relevant and connected with their customers in an evolving digital age.

The awards serve as a benchmark of excellence, inspiring the next generation of marketers to push boundaries and set new standards in the BFSI space. The Laqshya Pitch Best BFSI CMO awards aim to honour the visionary leaders who have not only navigated their organizations through unprecedented challenges but have also charted new horizons of innovation and customer engagement.

Here is the complete list of winners: