Being grounded in tradition has its value, but the rapidly evolving business landscape of 2026 demands much more. Every organisation that excels today is powered by advanced technologies, and at the core of this transformation are visionary technology leaders who are building stronger, smarter, and more resilient enterprises. In the latest issue, the 10 Best Tech Leaders in India 2026, TradeFlock honours the brightest minds strengthening India’s technology ecosystem and driving innovation across industries.
While curating this list, we had the privilege of interacting with some of the industry’s most innovative CTOs, Chief AI Officers, Technology Strategists, Engineering Leaders, and COOs, all sharing a common vision of leveraging technology to drive business growth, outpace competitors, and build scalable systems.
This special issue of TradeFlock, 10 Best Tech Leaders in India 2026, shines a spotlight on India’s most inspiring tech leaders who are shaping the future with bold ideas and innovative technological strategies. These tech leaders stand out for their passion for technological innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. In this edition, we offer a closer look at the technology leaders driving change and transforming organisations across India.
A true visionary known for turning complex cloud architectures into opportunities for business growth, Malleswara Reddy’s leadership motivates Indian engineering teams to develop secure, resilient software through AI-driven automation. This approach enables the delivery of fast, reliable digital solutions that truly make a difference.
Co-Founder & CTO
Performance Partners
Aman Sharma skillfully combines technology expertise with digital innovation to build scalable systems and enhance customer experiences through intelligent automation. Her innovative AI-driven automation simplifies complex processes, creating seamless experiences for customers and employees alike. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also builds trust through genuine, user-friendly solutions.
Senior Vice President & Chief AI Officer
Infojini Inc
By bringing a seamless flow to Infojini Inc’s technology through the integration of strict data management and product engineering, Chakrapani Kodavati, rather than relying on standard models, connects complex cloud databases with live AI, transforming legacy systems into flexible workflows that enable quick, accurate, and meaningful decisions.
Chief Strategist and Technology Officer
Wipro Ltd.
Known for combining deep engineering expertise with strategic technology leadership, Hari Shetty focuses on integrating intelligent, secure enterprise ecosystems into real-world business structures, moving beyond simple automation. Hari Shetty’s approach creates secure, localised data ecosystems and transforms traditional IT systems into intelligent, self-evolving networks, driving true independence for enterprises through innovative, practical solutions.
CTO
TruBoard Cleantech
Leveraging digital technologies to enhance renewable energy infrastructure and improve operational visibility. Kadhirvel, CTO of TruBoard Cleantech, is creating digital twins for green assets, turning complex solar and wind data into clear, real-time insights that make sustainable energy investments more reliable and accessible.
Co-Founder & CTO
InMobi Group (InMobi & Glance)
Leveraging deep telecommunications and architectural expertise, Mohit Saxena is helping bridge India’s AI readiness gap. As a Co-Founder and CTO of InMobi Group, Mohit Saxena continues to drive innovation at InMobi and Glance, advancing AI-powered experiences that deliver more personalised and engaging user interactions.
Director Technology of Quantum Business Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (QBA) and Founder of WiseRabbit
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As Technology Director at QBA and Founder of WiseRabbit, Nilanjan Mitra bridges complex enterprise engineering with high-impact digital mentorship. Nilanjan Mitra combines enterprise engineering expertise with digital mentorship to drive collaborative teams that can scale modern AI and cloud architectures. He introduces a revolutionary, human-first approach to technical transformation.
COO
TWU Inc. & Helixtech Asset Management
A seasoned leader with more than 14 years of experience, known for combining a legal background with an IIM Calcutta pedigree to bring a fresh approach to corporate operations. His deep knowledge of tech infrastructure and vendor partnerships enables smooth, integrated processes. This has enabled the development of a reliable, technology-driven operating framework that strengthens asset management capabilities.
Engineering Leader
VISA
Venkatesh R leads VISA’s Data & AI Platforms engineering team, combining deep technical expertise with innovative GenAI solutions to enhance global payment systems. He has three U.S. patents and designs secure, high-volume architectures that process billions of transactions efficiently, ensuring secure, reliable, and highly scalable payment services.
Engineering Leader (India Region) - Enterprise AI/ML Solutions
AMD
As Engineering Leader (India Region) – Enterprise AI/ML Solutions at AMD, Vikas C. Sajjan brings a rare combination of open-source Linux expertise and expertise in high-performance computing and GPU technologies. His work in optimising ROCm software for data centres supports high-performance AI workloads and scalable enterprise computing environments.
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