Ganesh Jivani, the CEO and Managing Director of Matrix Comsec, was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year accolade at the 13th ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2026.
The event took place on March 6, 2026, at the Hotel Sahara Star in Vile Parle, Mumbai. ET Now, a part of the Times Network, hosts the Leaders of Tomorrow platform, which is one of India's foremost initiatives aimed at recognising and empowering high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and emerging entrepreneurs.
Recognising leaders shaping the future
The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards honour businesses and leaders pivotal in transforming the Indian industry through robust business models, technological advancement, and strong leadership. Winners are selected through a comprehensive nationwide evaluation process overseen by an esteemed judging panel.
This process is audited by Ernst & Young (EY) to ensure transparency and credibility. At the 2026 awards, Mr. Jivani was acknowledged for his role in promoting innovation-led manufacturing and technology-driven growth at Matrix Comsec.
Accreditation of innovation and design
During the awards ceremony, Ganesh Jivani expressed his gratitude, stating, “It is indeed an honour to win this prestigious award, and I extend my gratitude to Times Network for this recognition. Innovation really has been the DNA of Matrix right from its inception. I thank our technology and product management teams for their dedication to building innovative and world-class quality solutions. Matrix offers cutting-edge physical Security and Telecom solutions in more than 50 countries, including many first-world technologically advanced nations.”
He also highlighted that Matrix, backed by over 300 research and development engineers and excellent processes, is dedicated to creating cutting-edge, high-performance products. This recognition, he noted, validates Matrix's innovation and design capabilities.
Bringing the industry leaders together
The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow platform plays a crucial role in highlighting India’s entrepreneurial growth by uniting innovators, investors, policymakers and industry leaders.
By acknowledging high-impact enterprises from various sectors, this initiative emphasises the pivotal role of SMEs in shaping India’s economic landscape and enhancing its global competitiveness.
Ganesh Jivani, CEO and MD, Matrix Comsec, has been honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 13th edition of the ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2026, held at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle, Mumbai, on March 6, 2026.
Organised by ET Now, part of the Times Network, the Leaders of Tomorrow platform is among India’s most influential initiatives dedicated to recognising and empowering high-growth MSMEs and emerging entrepreneurs.
Over the years, the platform has evolved into a premier national initiative that highlights businesses and leaders demonstrating innovation, resilience, and scalable growth in India’s rapidly evolving economy.
Recognising leaders shaping the future
The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow Awards recognise enterprises and leaders who are shaping the future of Indian industry through strong business models, technological advancement, and impactful leadership. Winners are selected through a rigorous nationwide screening process and evaluated by an eminent jury panel, with the process audited by Ernst & Young (EY), ensuring the highest standards of transparency and credibility.
At the 2026 edition of the awards, Mr. Jivani was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award, recognising his leadership in driving innovation-led manufacturing and technology-driven growth at Matrix Comsec.
Accreditation of innovation and design
Speaking on the Occasion, Ganesh Jivani, CEO & MD, Matrix, said, “It is indeed an honour to win this prestigious award, and I extend my gratitude to Times Network for this recognition. Innovation really has been the DNA of Matrix right from its inception. I thank our technology and product management teams for their dedication to building innovative and world-class quality solutions. Matrix offers cutting-edge physical Security and Telecom solutions in more than 50 countries, including many first-world technologically advanced nations."
"With 300+ R&D engineers and world-class processes and infrastructure, Matrix is committed to innovating and designing cutting-edge, high-performance products. This accreditation is a validation of Matrix's innovation and design capabilities and will go a long way in motivating us towards building world-class solutions.”
Bringing the industry leaders together
The ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow ecosystem continues to play a vital role in spotlighting India’s entrepreneurial growth story by bringing together innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders on a single platform. By recognising high-impact enterprises across diverse sectors, the initiative reinforces the importance of MSMEs in shaping India’s economic future and global competitiveness.
