Tata Power’s Chief Financial Officer, Sanjeev Churiwala, has been awarded the prestigious ‘CFO of the Year’ award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the 4th Edition of the CII CFO Excellence Awards 2024-2025. The award was presented to him in Hyderabad in the presence of dignitaries, industry leaders, and policymakers. This recognition highlights Churiwala’s outstanding contribution to driving financial excellence, sustainable growth, and strategic value creation at Tata Power.
Churiwala, a chartered accountant with an Executive MBA from London Business School, has over 30 years of experience in driving transformation, governance, and long-term value creation. Under his leadership, Tata Power has strengthened its financial resilience, advanced digital transformation in finance, and aligned capital allocation with its long-term clean energy ambitions. The award acknowledges his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and creating a comprehensive green energy platform.
The CII CFO Excellence Awards are considered one of the most respected recognitions for finance leaders in India. The winners are chosen through a rigorous evaluation process that assesses leadership in governance, innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and ethical practices. The award reflects the broader endorsement of Tata Power’s purpose-led approach, which prioritizes financial stewardship alongside building a greener and more inclusive future.
The recognition of Churiwala’s work is a testament to Tata Power’s commitment to sustainable growth and financial excellence. As the company continues to drive its clean energy ambitions, Churiwala’s leadership will play a crucial role in shaping its financial strategy and ensuring long-term value creation. The award is a significant achievement for Churiwala and Tata Power, and it underscores the company’s position as a leader in India’s energy sector.
The CII CFO Excellence Awards are decided by an independent jury, and the assessment process is designed to look beyond financial results to include a range of factors that contribute to a company’s success. The award is a fitting recognition of Churiwala’s achievements and a reflection of Tata Power’s commitment to excellence in finance and sustainability. With this award, Churiwala joins a prestigious group of finance leaders who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to their organizations and the industry as a whole.