Global D2C Summit & Business Excellence Awards 2025 Organised By Crowdfeuz & Powered By IDFC First Bank

The Global D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Summit & Business Excellence Awards 2025, a grand celebration of innovation and excellence in the D2C ecosystem, was held with much fanfare. Organised by Crowdfeuz and powered by IDFC First Bank, the event brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and rising stars from various sectors to recognise and reward outstanding achievements. With First Bud Organics as the Gold Sponsor, the summit emerged as a significant milestone in the D2C landscape.
Highlights of the Event
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries and industry stalwarts. IRS Sahil Seth, Joint Commissioner, Government of India, was the Chief Guest, while Pradeep Rana, Director at Pacetal Systems Private Limited, and Padma Shri Kanwal Singh Chauhan, Advisor to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, served as Guests of Honour.
The summit featured an impressive lineup of speakers who shared insights, trends, and strategies shaping the D2C sector. Notable speakers included:
- Author Sherry, an international public speaking coach and founder of Million Speaker Talks.
- Anuj Nevatia, Co-Founder of Bacca Bucci.
- Mitresh Sharma, Founder of First Bud Organics.
- Shilpa Arora, Co-Founder & COO of Insurance Samadhan.
- Pranay Sharma, Co-Founder of The Honest Home Co.
- Srijan Mehrotra, Founder of Modelverse.
- Avik Choudhery, Co-Founder of FOMO Brews.
- Ashish Dhir, Senior Director at 1Lattice.
- Sunmeet Singh, Co-Founder & COO of Everstylish.
- Neha Lakhwara, VC and Startup Investments expert.
- Amit Singla, Founder of Fluid Ventures.
- Dharmender Khanna, Angel Investor and SVP at SSIPL Retail Limited.
- Khalid Wani, Founder of KWCG & Director of One Capital Ltd.
- Sunil Shimalwal, Founder of Wein Capital.
- Venkatesh Madurai, Founder of Apna Vikas.
Exhibitors Showcasing Innovation
The summit also hosted a vibrant exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and products from exhibitors like Thirdi, ParcelX, Kamya Organics, Smooth Talk, Bee Green, Fameweb, Next Collab Media, Property Pistol, and San Softwares. These participants highlighted the technological advancements and innovative strategies driving the D2C revolution.
Recognising Excellence: The Awards
The Business Excellence Awards honoured remarkable contributions across various categories:
- Best Startup of the Year (Services): Smooth Talk – revolutionising service delivery.
- Best Startup of the Year (Fooding): First Bud Organics – promoting health and sustainability.
- Best Startup of the Year (Gifting): Mesai.in – creating memorable gifting experiences.
- Social Worker of the Year: Deepak Sharma – for his impactful social initiatives.
- Content Creator of the Year: Tarun Sharma – inspiring through creativity and storytelling.
- Best Law Firm of the Year: Vinlegal – excelling in labour, employment, and mergers & acquisitions.
- Best Startup of the Year (Social Entrepreneurship): Kob Sook – driving meaningful social change.
- Best Startup of the Year (Beauty & Cosmetics): Fit2Glo – redefining beauty with innovation.
- Best Startup of the Year (Performance Marketing): Sprite Genix – setting benchmarks in precision marketing.
- Most Trusted Numerologist for D2C Brands: Siddharth S Kumaar – guiding brands with insightful strategies.
- Best Startup of the Year (E-Commerce Marketing & Services): Next Collab Media – empowering D2C brands.
- Best Startup of the Year (E-Retail): Stitchnest – transforming the e-retail experience.
Collaborative Spirit and Industry Growth
The summit served as a platform for fostering collaboration and networking among D2C leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers. Powered by IDFC First Bank, the event underscored the importance of innovation, customer-centric strategies, and sustainable practices in shaping the future of the D2C ecosystem.
The Path Forward
The Global D2C Summit & Business Excellence Awards 2025 reaffirmed the sector’s immense potential and its role in driving economic growth and customer engagement. By celebrating achievements and fostering dialogue, the event emphasised the importance of adapting to evolving consumer preferences and leveraging technology for success.
As the D2C sector continues to expand, platforms like these not only recognise accomplishments but also inspire new ideas, partnerships, and strategies that will define the industry’s future.