‘India’s Time has come’: Nita Ambani and Time CEO Unveil TIME100 Next India Initiative
TIME, the world’s most widely read and influential news magazine, has declared the launch of TIME100 Next India- a landmark editorial initiative that will identify and celebrate 100 of India’s most promising emerging leaders. The inaugural edition will conclude into prestigious gala event in December 2026, marking a pivotal expansion of the iconic TIME100 franchise into one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic nations.
The announcement was made during the annual TIME100 Summit and Gala in New York City on 22th April ,2026 by Time Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley and Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Mukesh Ambani.
Mrs. Nita M. Ambani said “We’re excited to partner with TIME to bring TIME100 NEXT India at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. It has always been our vision to bring the best of the world to India and the best of India to the World.”
As a founder of Reliance Foundation, she has spent two decades in championing – education, healthcare, sport and the art across India. She emphasis on that country’s cultural wealth is its most undervalued export. similar to the context She chose to wear Jamdani saree from her own label, Swadesh, woven by Padma shri awardee Biren Kumar Basak of West Bengal. It interpreted that India’s rich culture is inseparable from its global ambition.
The India’s specific edition represents a recognition of the country’s surging prominence on the global stage- from its booming startups ecosystem and scientific advancements to its vibrant cultural exports and policy innovation. The India’s list will cover wide range of disciplines, coming from different sectors, who’s ideas are impacting and reshaping their respective fields.
It will be a defining moment for generation of Indian leaders ready to step into the global spotlight.
