CNN-News18 is back with the 15th edition of its highly anticipated flagship awards, Indian of the Year (IOTY). Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of Indians who inspire millions globally, IOTY has become a benchmark for excellence. Previous winners include icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Neeraj Chopra and Virat Kohli, who have set new standards in their fields and were honoured with the prestigious Indian of the Year title.

The upcoming CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2025 awards will honour outstanding individuals across nine categories: Entertainment, Sports, Rising Sports Star, Business, Youth Icon, Global Indian, Iconic Woman Achiever, Influencer and Climate Warrior. Each category features five nominees whose exceptional work over the past year has made a significant impact, in

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