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.…