India is undergoing a transformative shift, where digital innovation, economic expansion, and sustainability are driving its rise as a global powerhouse. With a projected $7.3 trillion economy by 2030, the nation is embracing bold policies and forward-thinking reforms to fuel growth, strengthen industries, and secure its position on the world stage. Public sector enterprises are already leading the charge, injecting 27.71 lakh crore into financial investments in FY24, a 7.35% rise, while a remarkable 49.5% surge in R&D spending signals India’s intent to drive breakthrough innovations that redefine industries.

But India’s ambitions go beyond economic numbers—it is rewriting the future of energy and sustainability. Aiming for 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, the nation is making green technology the backbone of its growth.

PSUs are not just investing in clean energy but actively shaping the transition toward a carbon-free future. This fusion of digital transformation and sustainability positions India as a trailblazer in economic resilience, technological leadership, and environmental responsibility. The world is watching—India is building the future.

Theme of the Summit"The Digital State: India's Path to Prosperity"

"Digital Public Infrastructure, AI and data for governance is key to achieving inclusive growth and transforming lives globally."

- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

India’s digital transformation is redefining governance, fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. Next-generation reforms, powered by Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, and data-driven governance, are bridging the gap between the state and citizens. By leveraging technology, India is creating a seamless, efficient system that empowers people and drives economic prosperity.

Under the theme " The Digital State: India's Path to Prosperity", this year's Summit delved into three core areas that will drive the momentum of India’s digital state.

Know More About the Report‘Rethinking the Future of India’s Public Sector’
  • In-depth Analysis & Insights

    • Examines the evolving role of Central and State PSUs in a digital-first economy

    • Features expert opinions, exclusive interviews, and case studies

    • Highlights advancements in technology, analytics, supply chains, and indigenous innovation

  • Comprehensive PSU & Awards Listings

    • Includes a curated list of ~200 Central PSUs, 100 State PSUs, and key government institutions

    • Showcases award-winning government initiatives and their impact

    • Recognizes success stories in governance, technology, and public service

This report will serve as a strategic resource, providing forward-thinking insights to shape the future of India’s public sector.

About the Awards‘Public Sector Excellence Awards 2025’

The ‘Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Awards 2025’, now in its 11th year, has acknowledged and felicitated the leading Central and State PSUs in India across various categories, which are largely based on business performance parameters, and also felicitated leading PSUs / Ministries for their path breaking initiatives for public goods and services delivery.

The awards has been given across the following categories:

  • Company Performance Based Awards: Categories spanning across key sectors like coal, contract & construction, crude oil, fertilizers, financial services, heavy & medium engineering, minerals & metals, petroleum, power generation, amongst others. The award will be determined based on financial performance of Central and State PSUs in FY24.

  • Felicitation Awards: Digital initiatives by PSUs/Ministries in the governance areas of excellence such as transportation, e-governance, healthcare, sustainability, skilling / re-skilling.

Jury Members

Neeraj K. Gupta, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, Ministry of Finance (DIPAM)
Government of India

Deepak Shetty, IRS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, Director General Shipping
Government of India

Our Speakers

Arupendra Nath Mullick
Vice-President for Business Sustainability
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Anurag Mittal
Head Digital Business
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Navin Agarwal
Joint Secretary – Department of Investment & Public Assets Management Ministry of Finance
Government of India

Sanjay Aneja
President - Sales
NxtGen Cloud

Yashwant Singh
Country Manager – Government Business
NxtGen

Mugdha Sinha, IAS
Managing Director
India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

Girija Subramanian
Chairman & Managing Director
The New India Assurance Company Ltd.

Praveena Gundiah
Senior Director, Commercial, India
Iron Mountain

Atul Kumar
Director - Global Trade, Cyber Diplomacy, Government Initiative
Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

Alok Shankar Pandey
Group General Manager - IT & Chief Information Security Officer
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India

Pratim Datta
Director of Digital
Iron Mountain India

Shri Kunal Satyarthi, IFS
Joint Secretary – Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development
Government of India

Prashant Mittal
Deputy Director General, National Informatics Center
Government of India

Avinash Gupta
Managing Director & CEO – India
Dun & Bradstreet

Arun Singh
Global Chief Economist
Dun & Bradstreet

Mukesh Kumar Jain
Senior Director Sales
Dun & Bradstreet India

Preeta Misra
Senior Director – Credibility & Business Insights Group, ESG and SME
Dun & Bradstreet India

Vipul Oberoi
Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group
Dun & Bradstreet India

Agenda

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Theme #1: Digital Governance

Points of discussion:

  • Agile and adaptive governance frameworks
  • Ethical considerations surrounding AI and data privacy in public services
  • Promoting interoperability and data sharing across government agencies
  • Robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data
  • Strategies for effective implementation and enforcement of digital governance policies
  • Impact of The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act on India's digital ecosystem

Session Moderator: Mr. Mukesh Kumar Jain, Senior Director, Sales, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelist:

  • Shri Atul Kumar, Director - Global Trade, Cyber Diplomacy, Government Initiative, Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
  • Shri Alok Shankar Pandey, Group General Manager - IT & Chief Information Security Officer, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
  • Mr. Pratim Datta, Director of Digital, Iron Mountain India

Theme #2: Tech Innovation

  • Exploring the transformative potential of AI, ML, and cloud computing
  • Strategies for effective implementation and scaling of innovative technologies
  • Emerging technologies challenges related to data management, integration, and security
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation within PSUs
  • Public-private partnerships for accelerating technology adoption and innovation

Session Moderator: Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelist:

  • Mr. Anurag Mittal, Head Digital Business, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
  • Shri Prashant Mittal, Deputy Director General, National Informatics Center, Government of India
  • Mr. Sanjay Aneja, President - Sales, NxtGen Cloud
  • Shri Arupendra Nath Mullick, Vice-President for Business Sustainability, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Theme #3: Sustainability

  • Digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability in procurement, ensuring equal participation from diverse suppliers
  • Reimagining leadership in a tech-driven era
  • Fostering an innovation culture within legacy public sector institutions
  • Sustainability as a core leadership imperative
  • Building a future-ready and inclusive workforce for the digital state

Session Anchor: Ms. Preeta Misra, Senior Director – Credibility & Business Insights Group, ESG and SME, Dun & Bradstreet India

  • Smt. Girija Subramanian, Chairman & Managing Director, The New India Assurance Company Limited
  • Embracing Innovation and modernization
  • Improve services and support long-term growth
  • Responsible practices for long-term impact and ethical governance
  • Leveraging technology and data to improve operations

Session Anchor: Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group, Dun & Bradstreet India

  • Smt. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation Limited
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