The inaugural TIME100 Next India will spotlight 100 emerging Indian leaders across sectors with an editorial list and gala in December 2026

TIME will launch TIME100 Next India, a new edition of its TIME100 Next franchise, recognizing the next generation of Indian leaders whose work and vision are shaping the future, in partnership with Reliance. The announcement was made on stage during the annual TIME100 Gala in New York City on Thursday by TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley and Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Mukesh Ambani.

The TIME100 Next India list will be curated by TIME editors and recognize 100 emerging leaders from India and the diaspora shaping the future of India across arts, science, business, sports, advocacy, and more. It will be published online, and celebrated at the TIME100 Next India Gala at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai in December 2026.

"We are thrilled to bring TIME100 Next to India for the first time,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. “TIME100 Next India reflects our ongoing commitment to recognizing and convening the next generation of leaders who are driving progress across industries and around the world. We are grateful to Reliance for their partnership in making this a reality.”

“At Reliance, we're committed to building India's future by empowering the next generation of talent, ideas, and leadership,” said Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Mrs. Nita M. Ambani. “We're excited to partner with TIME to bring TIME100 NEXT India at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, India, for the first time ever. It has always been our vision to bring the best of the world to India and the best of India to the world.”

"TIME100 Next has become one of the most powerful platforms for identifying the leaders who will define the decades ahead. Expanding to India allows us to bring that spotlight to an extraordinary generation of emerging talent at a pivotal moment and to tell their stories for a truly global audience," said TIME Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Editor Dan Macsai, who oversees the TIME100 franchise.

The launch of TIME100 Next India marks the latest chapter in the global expansion of the TIME100 franchise and the first-ever international iteration of TIME100 Next. To date, TIME has convened TIME100 Impact Awards events internationally since 2021, and, through its rapidly-expanding global events division, has hosted events in cities on five continents. 

Additional details on the inaugural TIME100 Next India list and gala will be announced in the coming months.

About TIME

TIME is the 103-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of over 120 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms. With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world. Today, TIME also includes the award-winning branded content studio and Emmy Award®-winning film and television division TIME Studios; a significantly expanded live events business built on the powerful TIME100 and Person of the Year franchises and custom experiences; TIME for Kids, which provides trusted news with a focus on news literacy for kids and valuable resources for teachers and families; and more.

About Reliance

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue of INR 10,71,174 crore (US$ 125.3 billion), cash profit of INR 1,46,917 crore (US$ 17.2 billion) and net profit of INR 81,309 crore (US$ 9.5 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2025. Reliance’s activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail, digital services and media and entertainment.

Currently ranked 88th, Reliance is the largest private sector company from India to be featured in Fortune’s Global 500 list of 'World’s Largest Companies' for 2025. The company stands 45th in the Forbes Global 2000 rankings of 'World’s Largest Public Companies' for 2025, the highest among Indian companies. Reliance has been recognized in TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024, marking the only Indian company to have achieved this honor twice. Website: www.ril.com