Coimbatore based industrialist Nandini Rangaswamy, the managing director of Chandra Group, was given an award under the Business and Education category at the Sakthi Masala’s SuyaSakthi Virudhugal – Homepreneur Awards 2026. Several others were also given awards under categories including arts and culture, social welfare, education, and home retail. The award winners were selected through a rigorous two-stage evaluation process. Applications were first shortlisted by the Centre for Research, Entrepreneurship & Social Technology (CREST), IIT Madras, based on business viability, social impact, and entrepreneurial potential. The finalists were then evaluated by a 25 member expert jury, who selected the winners across nine award categories.