CFO Story Club™ Awards Recognize India’s Top Finance Leaders at Bengaluru Chapter

Razum Rajan’s CFO Story Club brings 200+ Fortune 500 finance leaders together in the Bengaluru chapter, plans international expansion.

Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India], August 7, 2025: The CFO Story Club™, India’s most exclusive leadership club for senior corporate finance leaders, hosted its Bengaluru Chapter 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott on July 25, setting a new benchmark for CFO‑focused leadership experiences in India.

Bringing together over 200 senior finance leaders from 120+ leading companies, the full‑day event was built around the theme “Winning Amidst Volatility – The Future‑Ready CFO”. The agenda combined visionary keynotes, high‑impact panel discussions, and closed‑door roundtables on AI in Finance, agility in volatile markets, cost transformation, and capital allocation strategies.

Decision‑maker density was unmatched – over 82% of the room comprised CFOs, Finance Directors, and P&L decision‑makers representing Fortune 500 companies, large Indian enterprises, unicorns, and high‑growth ventures.

“CFO Story Club™ exists to create a high‑trust, high‑impact environment where the country’s most influential finance leaders can connect, collaborate, and shape the financial future of Indian business,” said Shriya Fathwani, Head International Business of The CFO Story Club™. “Bengaluru was a powerful example of how curated connections and relevant conversations can spark real change and we would soon be opening new chapters in Singapore and Dubai” 

“At Competitors View, we’ve always believed that the most meaningful business transformation happens when the right leaders are in the same room, having the right conversations,” said Razum Rajan, Group Managing Director of Competitors View. “The CFO Story Club embodies that vision and Bengaluru proved that when you connect India’s top CFOs with innovation, purpose, and opportunity, the ripple effects are felt far beyond the conference hall.”

Recognising Excellence in Finance Leadership

A highlight of the evening was the CFO Story Club™ Awards, celebrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience in finance. Winners included:

Professional Experience

Mahendra Lodha – Bloomsbury

Archana Soni – Quest Global

Financial Visionary

Jitesh Bothra – ESCO Group

Sunaina Vij – Madura Coats Pvt Ltd

Rising Star CFO

Lakshmi Narayanan B – Mango Hill Hotels

Raja Panduranga – Alpha‑Elsec Defence & Aerospace Systems

Apoorv Srivastava – Skylark Drones Pvt. Ltd.

Lifetime Achievement

Kedarnath Chaudhary – 2050 Healthcare

Innovation in Finance

Nrupesh Mastakar – Hitachi Energy

Finance Transformation

Abhishek Gupta – Myntra

Smita Nanda – Kamat Hotels

Abhay Tulsian – Shyam Bright Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Resilient CFO

Ayush Shroff – Plaeto

Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli – CloudSEK Research Pte Ltd

CFO of the Year

Srinivasan Sarvabhouman – Sagility

Rashmi Jain – IPG Asia Pvt Ltd

Sponsors & Partners

The Bengaluru Chapter was supported by marquee partners including Mirae Asset Mutual Funds (India), Zoho, Nu‑Pie Analytics, DBS Bank, Bloomsbury Publishing, Happay by MakeMyTrip and Talks10.

Their showcases and curated engagements facilitated over 1,000 targeted business conversations during the day.

Looking Ahead

With the success of Bengaluru, the CFO Story Club™ now turns its attention to its next city chapters: Mumbai Chapter – September 25, 2025

“What makes CFO Story Club unique is our commitment to curated, invite‑only access for senior decision‑makers and our focus on delivering measurable value to both members and partners,” said Manya Singhania, Director Business Strategy of CFO Story Club™ “Every chapter is a catalyst for strategic partnerships and transformative ideas.”

About CFO Story Club™

CFO Story Club™ is a nine-year-old, invite‑only leadership community exclusively for CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior corporate finance leaders. With over 13,600 engaged members, the Club brings together leaders from India’s most influential companies through curated conferences, closed‑door roundtables, private executive dinners, and year‑round thought leadership initiatives.

For more details visit: www.cfostory.club