Top 10 Indian CIOs & CTOs - 2025

India’s Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are shaping digital strategies globally with their strong technology skill sets and agile leadership approaches. Today, CIOs and CTOs are not simply in operations-based IT roles - they have become architects of enterprise innovation with the help of emerging technologies, such as AI, cloud-native architectures, and quantum computing, to drive competitive advantage. Their decisions impact transformation not only within their organization, but in the ecosystem through customer experience, cyber security posture and data monetization.

"Indian CIOs & CTOs are not just technology leaders, they are strategic visionaries transforming global enterprises with innovation & resilience"

Indian CIOs and CTOs have built remarkable resilience as they navigate complex regulatory environments against the backdrop of business outcomes. They are moving rapidly to amplify digital transformations across traditional industries such as manufacturing, banking, healthcare and energy. By intertwining technology into critical business models, CIOs and CTOs have accelerated the convergence of functions such as IT, operations and other functions facing customers.

Tech leaders from India are recognized for their capability to rapidly initiate innovation in cost-controlled circumstances without jeopardizing performance or security. They manage distributed teams, oversee Global IT portfolios, create innovation centers in India, and have invested in hyperautomation, predictive analytics, and low-code platforms, which facilitate rapid time-to market and business continuity in uncertain situations.

Indian CIOs and CTOs have the opportunity to operate a digital environment at speed, and not just in the role of enabler, but also as disruptor by leading the charge in sustainability, ethical AI, and inclusive digital growth in each economy and the global development agenda. As a growing number of Indian tech leaders make their influence felt in the boardroom and are seen as contributing to longer-term growth strategy, it strongly reinforces this role with an important base of knowledge and deep networks across industries.

CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Indian CIOs & CTOs - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.