Global media brand TIME has announced the launch of ‘TIME100 Next India’ for the first time in India, which will be organized in partnership with Reliance. Under this initiative, 100 emerging leaders of India and Indian origin will be selected. Who are giving direction to the future of the country. This was announced by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Mukesh Ambani during the TIME100 Gala held in New York.

The ‘TIME100 Next India’ list will be curated by TIME editors and will include emerging talents from the arts, science, business, sports and social sectors. The list will be released online and celebrated with a special gala at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai in December 2026.

Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, said, “This partnership with TIME is special for us as through this, for the first time, we are bringing TIME100 Next India to the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai. It has always been our endeavor to bring the best of the world to India and to bring the best of India’s talent to the world.”

Jessica Sibley, Chief Executive Officer, TIME, said, “We are extremely excited to be bringing TIME100 Next to India for the first time. TIME100 Next India reflects our commitment to identifying and bringing together the next generation of leaders. We are grateful to Reliance for making this initiative possible.”

According to TIME, the ‘TIME100 Next’ platform is known for recognizing the leaders who will shape the coming decades. Its expansion into India is the first international edition of this global initiative. Additional details about the inaugural TIME100 Next India list and the Gala will be announced in the coming months.