3rd Edition of Emerging Finance Awards 2025 (formerly known as Startup CFO Awards)

TiE Delhi-NCR and Binary Semantics Ltd proudly announce the third edition of the annual Emerging Finance Awards 2025 (formerly known as Startup CFO Awards) — a celebration dedicated to recognising finance leaders who are driving real impact across India’s startup ecosystem.

This initiative honours exceptional CFOs for their financial stewardship, strategic thinking, and innovation, acknowledging those who have contributed significantly to building strong, resilient, and high-growth ventures. The awards shine a spotlight on finance leaders who embody excellence and have played a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape.

The Emerging Finance Awards aim to promote excellence in financial leadership, inspire peers across the ecosystem, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in financial management practices. The recognition also underscores the importance of governance, transparency, and sound financial reporting, reinforcing the credibility and attractiveness of Indian startups among global investors and stakeholders.

The honourees will be celebrated at the prestigious Award Ceremony on 30th October 2025 at Taj Palace, New Delhi (Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave) during TiEcon 2025 — the flagship event of TiE Delhi-NCR.

AWARD CATEGORIES

B2B & Cleantech Startup CFO of the year
Fintech Startup CFO of the year
Consumer Startup CFO of the year
Fastest Growing Startup CFO of the year
AI & Digital Enablement Startup CFO of the year
Governance, Compliance & Reporting Startup CFO of the year
Most Capital Efficient Startup CFO of the year

Winners (2024-25)

B2B & Cleantech Startup CFO of the Year
Aashish Agarwal

DeHaat

Fastest Growing Startup CFO of the Year
Pulkit Jain

Doceree Media India Pvt Ltd

AI & Digital Enablement Startup CFO of the Year
Manuj Trehan

University Living

Consumer Startup CFO of the Year
Chirag Mavani

The Souled Store Pvt Ltd

Winners (2023-24)

Manufacturing Startup CFO of the year
Ridhima Modi Agarwal

Kanpur Flowercycling Private Limited (Phool.co)

Digital Enablement Startup CFO of the year
Shailesh Kaul

Signodrive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Consumer Products, E-commerce Startup CFO of the year
Harsh Khaitan

Kwikpic

Energy, Infrastructure and Cleantech Startup CFO of the year
Vaibhav Anant

Bambrew

Governance and Compliance Excellence Startup CFO of the year
Ritika Khatua

Larkai Healthcare

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Traditionally, CFOs have been responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and risk management which has expanded now to hold broader strategic and operational responsibilities. In the present scenario modern CFOs & financial leaders happen to be versatile, forward-thinking, and capable of navigating a complex and dynamic business environment. We are here to discover CFOs who are strategic business partners who go beyond traditional financial functions to contribute to the organization's success and sustainability.

FEATURES OF THE AWARDS
  1. "Startup CFO of the Year 2025" - Earn the prestigious title for exceptional leadership, integrity, and capabilities.
  2. Top-tier Interactions and Engagements: Be a part of an exclusive gathering, bringing together approximately 100-150 of India's senior business and finance leaders.
  3. Showcase Excellence - Highlight your outstanding financial achievements for industry recognition.
  4. Exclusive Offer: 6-Month GSTrobo® Subscription – All winners enjoy a complimentary GSTrobo subscription – A leading Indirect tax platform by Binary Semantics.
  5. Elite Networking Event - Connect with finance professionals, industry leaders, potential collaborators, and CFOs to expand your network.
  6. Esteemed Judging Panel - Industry experts will fairly evaluate your entries for a comprehensive assessment.
  7. Business and Investment Attraction - Share inspiring success stories, gaining visibility and industry recognition promoting further business and investments.
  8. Contribute to Growth & Reflect Values - Showcase your role in driving company and industry growth with diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  9. Enhanced Organizational Credibility – Boost your organization’s credibility, reputation, and employee morale with improved brand image and prominence.
  10. Recognition Certificates and Honors - are recognized with certificates, honors, and commendations for outstanding achievements.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
  1. Recognition of TiE Delhi-NCR’s awards microsite and social media communities – LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
  2. Discounted pass for shortlisted applicants at both TiEcon 2025 & India Internet Day 2026
  3. Complimentary pass for winners at both TiEcon 2025 & India Internet Day 2026
  4. Digital certificate of participation for shortlisted applicants.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Our Esteemed Jury Members

Mandeep Mehta

Group CFO, PB Fintech

Mayank Gupta

CFO - Jindal Steel

Rohit Sabherwal

Founder & Managing Partner, Integra Solutions LLP

Siddhartha Khaitan

CFO - ESME Consumer P Ltd

Sandeep Gupta

Managing Partner - SRGA & Co

Kunal Singhal

Managing Director - Eazy ERP Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

About TiE Delhi-NCR

The Delhi-NCR Chapter of TiE, one of the biggest and most vibrant of the TiE chapters, has unique significance. It seeks to engage not only with entrepreneurs but also with policy makers, to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship. It seeks to become the bridge that would connect Indian government and industry with successful Indian entrepreneurs across the world, many of whom are regarded as thought leaders.

The Delhi-NCR Chapter is among the largest and most vibrant across the vast TiE network. In the last 10 years, it has emerged as the forum of choice for startups, serial entrepreneurs, VC and angel investors, policy makers and academia. At the heart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, TiE Delhi-NCR plays the role of an ecosystem builder by bringing in multiple stakeholders and values to align with the common goal to foster entrepreneurship.

TiE Delhi-NCR conducts over 50 events every year covering aspects of entrepreneurship like funding and finance, marketing, and sales, expanding into new geographies and business and organization management.

About Binary Semantics

Binary Semantics With a clear idea of tech-first and tech-forward, Binary Semantics Limited was incepted in 1986. Binary Semantics is a global technology company specializing in XaaS products and platforms, offering various software solutions across different industry verticals.

Renowned for pioneering innovations like GSTrobo®️ and VATrobo providing automated solutions for streamlined tax compliance, VISoF™️ to Provide versatile Insurance software solutions, and IOT- Enabled FleetRobo®️ for logistics and Transportation, Binary Semantics leads in Products, Platforms, and Solutions.

Our other integrated solutions include data engineering and data life cycle Solutions, accelerating digital transformation. Offering a spectrum of value-driven software solutions to simplify business complexities and enhance user experiences, Binary Semantics is committed to driving technological advancements worldwide. GSTrobo®️ Binary Semantics is a tech-driven company at the core. With India’s digitization uproar in taxation, it was only natural to integrate technology with India’s complex taxation, forming the genesis of GSTrobo®️ software. The software was designed with a clear goal – to simplify the compliance process for all. Today, we are proud compliance solution providers of 1500+ enterprises, businesses, CFOs and CAs. Providing solutions like GST compliance, e-way billing, and e-invoicing, GSTrobo®️ suite is built on bank-graded security, AI-powered, and cloud-based technology platform. We understand the crucial role compliance plays in an organization, and our solutions cater to the exact pain points of our clients, making their compliance management a tool for growth. GSTrobo®️ is creating value at scale while providing cutting-edge technological solutions to one and all.

GSTrobo®️

Binary Semantics is a tech-driven company at the core. With India’s digitization uproar in taxation, it was only natural to integrate technology with India’s complex taxation, forming the genesis of GSTrobo®️ software. The software was designed with a clear goal – to simplify the compliance process for all. Today, we are proud compliance solution providers of 1500+ enterprises, businesses, CFOs and CAs.

Providing solutions like GST compliance, e-way billing, and e-invoicing, GSTrobo®️ suite is built on bank-graded security, AI-powered, and cloud-based technology platform. We understand the crucial role compliance plays in an organization, and our solutions cater to the exact pain points of our clients, making their compliance management a tool for growth. GSTrobo®️ is creating value at scale while providing cutting-edge technological solutions to one and all.

For any query:

Pallavi Jana:- pallavi@delhi.tie.org