New Delhi, April 24 -- TIME on Thursday announced the launch of TIME100 Next India, marking the first-ever international expansion of its TIME100 Next franchise. The initiative, being rolled out in partnership with Reliance Industries, will spotlight 100 emerging Indian leaders across sectors, culminating in both an editorial list and a gala event scheduled for December 2026.

The announcement was made on stage at the annual TIME100 Gala in New York City by TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation.

The inaugural TIME100 Next India list will be curated by TIME editors and will recognise 100 emerging leaders from India and the global Indian diaspora.

These individua...