Sixteen award categories span service exports, e-commerce, D2C brands, regional exporters, women entrepreneurs, and more. Nominations are now open.NEW DELHI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Payoneer, the global financial platform that powers cross-border commerce, has launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 in association with The Economic Times. The awards, which will culminate in an exclusive gala in New Delhi in September 2026, are designed to formally recognise the Indian businesses and entrepreneurs driving the country’s cross-border growth story.

India’s services exports reached a record $387.6 billion in FY2025, growing 13.6% year-on-year. And in 2024, EY projected that the country’s e-commerce exports would amount to $200-300 billion by 2030. In this context, and with the Centre’s stated target of $2 trillion in exports by 2030-31, the awards aim to give the businesses powering that ambition a stage commensurate with their contribution.Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Shisodia, Vice President and Country Manager, Payoneer India, said, “India’s cross-border economy is being shaped by a much wider base of businesses today, from IT services, SaaS and digital marketing firms to e-commerce sellers, D2C brands, regional exporters and women entrepreneurs. As India works towards its long-term export ambitions, it is important to recognise the businesses that are building global customer bases, entering new markets and creating employment from India. The Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 are designed to spotlight this growing ecosystem through a transparent, jury-led platform that celebrates growth, market reach, innovation and long-term global competitiveness.”  Categories spanning every dimension of cross-border tradeThe award structure is designed to reflect the full diversity of India’s cross-border economy, rather than collapsing distinct business models into a single catchall category.Service exporters are recognised across six tracks:IT & DevelopmentAI/MLDigital Marketing ServicesSaaS/B2B SolutionsManaged ServicesEdTechE-commerce exporters are recognised in three categories dedicated to distinct product verticals:Fashion & ApparelHome & KitchenPersonal Care, Health & WellnessFour independent categories recognise excellence beyond sector lines:D2C Cross-Border BrandGlobal EmployerWoman In Export ExcellenceCompany Incorporation PartnerThree regional awards ensure that cross-border ambition is recognised across the country, open to service exporters, marketplace sellers, and freelancers alike:Regional Export Leader– North IndiaRegional Export Leader– South IndiaRegional Export Leader– West/East IndiaIndependent jury, transparent evaluationEvery shortlisted nominee will be assessed by an independent jury of senior industry figures against a predefined framework. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows:Growth and scale – 40%Market reach and geographic diversification – 30%Innovation and differentiation – 15%Employment and community impact – 10%Digital infrastructure and payments readiness – 5%All categories are assessed on equivalently rigorous, sector-appropriate criteria, ensuring that winners are identified on merit rather than profile.Felicitation and programme highlightsThe award ceremony will take place at an exclusive gala in New Delhi in September 2026. The evening will be accompanied by a conference programme covering issues central to India’s cross-border businesses, including:Policy, digital infrastructure, and trade reform shifts shaping India’s $2 trillion export roadmapHow leading service businesses are scaling globally across high-demand sectorsExclusive analyses of the current free trade agreement landscape, covering new agreements with the UK, the EU, Oman, and New Zealand, and how businesses can translate preferential market access into tangible revenueRecognition with reachWinners will be featured across both Payoneer and The Economic Times platforms, reaching investors, global partners, and senior decision-makers. Coverage will extend across social media channels amplified by both brands. At the September gala, finalists will join industry leaders and marquee speakers in a setting where the conversations are as valuable as the awards themselves.At a time when global trade is being actively redrawn and India’s exporters are being called upon to step into a $2 trillion ambition, being recognised by the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards carries genuine weight. It represents a national benchmark and signals that a business has been measured against the best and found to belong there.Nominations are openBusinesses and entrepreneurs across all eligible categories can submit their nominations at the official site.The application process takes only a few minutes. Eligible applicants are encouraged to choose their category and submit before nominations close.About PayoneerPayoneer is the financial platform for cross-border business and global payments. Payoneer empowers millions of businesses with the financial tools and services they need to grow and transact globally with confidence. We make it easier for SMBs, particularly in emerging markets, to connect to the global economy, get paid across borders, and grow their businesses.About The Economic TimesThe Economic Times is India’s leading financial daily and one of the world’s most widely read English-language business publications. Its digital and print platforms reach executives, policymakers, investors, and business leaders across the world.Media contactYogesh Kaushik+91 93502 03888yogesh.kaushik@timesinternet.in  

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Senior figures behind some of the world’s most influential publishing, digital learning, and technology organizations join KITABOO to help shape the future of learning.MUMBAI, India, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KITABOO and KITABOO One today announced the formation of its Global Advisory Board, assembling an extraordinary group of internationally respected leaders whose collective influence spans global publishing, digital transformation, education technology, content innovation, and enterprise growth.

The newly formed board brings together pioneers who have helped shape modern publishing and digital learning across multiple continents — from leading some of the world’s most influential publishing institutions to scaling transformative technology and education businesses globally.The founding members of the KITABOO Global Advisory Board include:Richard CharkinOne of the most influential figures in global publishing, Richard Charkin has held senior leadership positions at publishing giants including Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Oxford University Press, Reed Elsevier, and Current Science Group. A former President of both the International Publishers Association and the U.K. Publishers Association, Charkin currently serves as Chair of Thames & Hudson and advises multiple next-generation AI and publishing ventures. In 2024, he was awarded an OBE for services to publishing and literature.David TaylorA globally respected publishing and distribution strategist, David Taylor spent over four decades shaping the evolution of the international book trade. As Senior Vice President at Ingram Content Group, he led the global expansion strategy for Lightning Source, one of the world’s pioneering print-on-demand platforms, helping establish transformative publishing infrastructure across Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia, including a major footprint in India.Emma HouseEmma House is internationally recognized for driving innovation across publishing and creative industries. Known for helping publishers navigate digital disruption, emerging technologies, and audience transformation, she has been at the forefront of industry modernization initiatives and future-focused publishing strategy across global markets.Vikrant MathurVikrant Mathur brings extensive leadership experience in enterprise technology, strategic transformation, and scaling global businesses. His expertise spans technology-driven growth, operational excellence, and innovation-led organizational transformation across international markets.Sesh SeshadriSesh Seshadri is a seasoned technology and business leader with deep expertise in enterprise systems, digital learning ecosystems, and large-scale transformation initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has advised and led organizations through critical technology modernization and innovation journeys.Pranav GuptaPranav Gupta is a globally recognised publishing and education industry leader known for advancing innovation across learning ecosystems, digital publishing, copyright, and workforce transformation. As a prominent voice in the international publishing community, he has worked that spans policy advocacy, knowledge accessibility, future skills, and the modernisation of education and content ecosystems, influencing institutions, industry bodies, and learning organisations across global markets.The formation of the Global Advisory Board marks a major strategic milestone for KITABOO as the company accelerates its mission to help publishers, educators, and enterprises navigate the rapidly evolving future of learning.At a time when artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, accessibility, and personalized learning are fundamentally reshaping how knowledge is created and consumed, KITABOO is bringing together some of the most experienced minds in the industry to help define what comes next.”The future of learning will belong to organizations that can successfully combine technology, pedagogy, accessibility, and scalable content innovation,” said the leadership team at KITABOO. “This board represents decades of global experience across exactly those domains. Their insights and strategic guidance will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of KITABOO’s growth and impact.”The advisory board will help guide KITABOO’s strategic direction across:AI-powered learning experiencesDigital publishing transformationGlobal content accessibilityInteractive and immersive learningEnterprise learning ecosystemsK12 and higher education innovationScalable content distribution infrastructureOver the years, KITABOO has emerged as a trusted digital publishing and learning platform serving publishers, educational institutions, and enterprises worldwide. The company’s solutions power interactive content experiences across K12, higher education, professional publishing, and corporate learning ecosystems.With the launch of this Global Advisory Board, KITABOO is reinforcing its long-term vision to become one of the defining global platforms powering the future of digital learning and knowledge delivery.About KITABOOKITABOO is a leading cloud-based digital publishing and learning platform that enables publishers, educational institutions, and enterprises to create, distribute, secure, and analyze interactive digital content experiences at scale. Through AI-driven capabilities, accessibility-first design, analytics, and immersive learning technologies, KITABOO powers next-generation learning experiences for organizations across the globe.About KITABOO ONEKITABOO ONE is a digital content distribution and access platform developed by BookIT Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd., designed to help publishers distribute, license, and monetize eBooks and digital learning content across retail, institutional, and global partner ecosystems. Built on the KITABOO digital reading infrastructure, the platform supports secure content delivery, multi-device access, flexible licensing models, branded publisher storefronts, and institutional digital library solutions for universities, libraries, corporations, and government organizations.Media Contactcontact@kitaboo.com www.kitaboo.com 

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– Partnership underscores commitment to ethical standards, AI-era visibility, and collaborative industry growthMUMBAI, India, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global press release distribution platform PR Newswire today announced its Affiliate Membership with Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI), India’s premium communications body.
Through this partnership, PR Newswire will participate in PRCAI’s industry forums, thought leadership platforms, and Industry discussions, while contributing to initiatives that strengthen professional standards and elevate best practices across the sector.”India’s communications industry is at a pivotal moment, shaped by digital transformation with AI-driven visibility, and evolving stakeholder expectations. Our partnership with PRCAI is a step towards achieving this and strengthening the network for faster and better results,” noted Winston D’Souza, Business Head, PR Newswire India.This collaboration was lauded by Amit Yadav, Business Head, PR Newswire India, too. “Our affiliate membership with PRCAI reflects our commitment to supporting industry dialogue, enabling knowledge exchange, and contributing to the professionalization of PR and corporate communications in India,” he said.This partnership will allow PR Newswire to: Become a practicing member of the Client–Consultancy Partnership Charter;Publish and showcase thought leadership content via PRCAI channels;Create speaker and engagement opportunities at PRCAI flagship initiatives and in industry reports;Allow exclusive/subsidized access to trainings and learning programs, masterclasses, and HR forums;Have a key presence on the PRCAI website, and connect to 180+ member network.Winston D’Souza & Amit Yadav jointly head PR Newswire India and have been instrumental in the market expansion and financial performance. Both have spent over 15 years with PR Newswire, playing a key role in strengthening and growing the brand’s presence in India.By decentralizing executive decisions and doubling leadership oversight, the co-leaders have successfully scaled core operations, unlocked innovative revenue streams, and fostered a high-performance culture. Their unified direction has not only accelerated compound annual growth but also solidified the company’s position as a resilient industry leader in the press release distribution space.About PR NewswirePR Newswire is the industry’s leading press release distribution partner with an unparalleled global reach of more than 500,000 newsrooms, websites, direct feeds, journalists, and influencers, and is available in more than 170 countries and 40 languages. From our innovative AI-powered PR Newswire Amplify ™ platform, award-winning Content Services offerings, integrated media newsroom and microsite products, Investor Relations suite of services, paid placement and social sharing tools, PR Newswire has a comprehensive Multichannel Amplification™ catalogue of solutions to solve the modern-day challenges PR and communications teams face. For more than 70 years, PR Newswire has been the preferred destination worldwide for brands to share their most important news stories.For more information, please visit www.prnewswire.comAbout CisionCision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today’s data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne , Brandwatch , Trajaan , and PR Newswire , enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.About PRCAIFounded in 2001, the Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) is the nation’s most credible and influential communications body. For over two and a half decades, PRCAI has worked alongside its members to advance best practices, strengthen the profession, and nurture a world-class PR and communications ecosystem in India and beyond. With 180 member firms and thousands of practitioners, PRCAI champions ethical standards, talent development, innovation, and industry collaboration to build a globally competitive and future-ready communications ecosystem that contributes meaningfully to India’s business, cultural, and nation-building agenda. For more information about PRCAI, visit www.prcai.org.For questions, contact the team at CisionPR@cision.com Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2244701/PR_Newswire_Logo.jpg 

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