FTCCI Invites Nominations For Excellence Awards 2026; MSMEs, Startups Eligible Across 21 Categories

Hyderabad, May 12 (KNN) The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has invited nominations from businesses, startups, and MSMEs for the FTCCI Excellence Awards 2026, aimed at recognising outstanding achievements and innovation across industries in Telangana.

Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry, regarded as one of Telangana’s leading industry bodies, has a direct membership base of over 3,000 companies and reaches more than 25,000 businesses indirectly through affiliated associations. 

The chamber operates across 17 business verticals and supports both large enterprises and micro, small and medium enterprises through specialised expert committees focused on industry growth and policy advocacy.

Awards Open To Businesses, Startups And MSMEs 

The FTCCI Excellence Awards, considered the chamber’s flagship recognition platform, honour organisations, business leaders, innovators, startups and individuals for exceptional achievements, resilience and business impact. 

The awards cover 21 categories and are open to large enterprises, small and medium industries, startups and individual entrepreneurs from diverse sectors.

Special Recognition Categories For MSMEs 

For MSMEs, key award categories include Excellence in Industrial All-Round Performance, Excellence in Export Performance, and Excellence in Product Innovation. 

These categories are aimed at recognising small and medium enterprises that have demonstrated strong operational performance, export growth and innovation in product development.

Online Nominations To Be Reviewed By Expert Jury 

According to FTCCI, nominations will be accepted through an online portal and evaluated by an eminent jury under a rigorous assessment framework, making the awards one of the prominent business recognition platforms in Telangana.

The award committee includes former FTCCI presidents K. Bhasker Reddy and Anil Agarwal, among others, who will oversee the selection process. The chamber said the awards aim to encourage excellence and highlight the contributions of businesses driving economic growth in the state.

(KNN Bureau)