Mumbai, August 2026 — Coherent Market Insights (CMI) has been named the Official Process Advisor for the 4th Edition of the Fi India Awards 2026, one of India's most prestigious platforms celebrating innovation and excellence in the food and beverage industry.
The announcement comes ahead of the awards ceremony, scheduled for August 26, 2026, from 6:30 PM onwards, at the Ruby Ballroom, Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. This year's edition carries the theme "Blend of Brilliance: Recognizing Visionaries in Food & Beverage Excellence," honouring the individuals and organizations driving transformation across India's F&B value chain from ingredient innovation to finished consumer products.
As Process Advisor, CMI brings its market intelligence expertise to reinforce the transparency, rigor, and credibility of the awards evaluation process — a process that includes nomination screening, expert jury evaluation, independent verification, and final jury deliberation, ensuring every winner is selected on merit.
A Key Session from CMI Leadership
As part of the ceremony, Mr. Raj Shah, CEO & Founder, Coherent Market Insights, will deliver a dedicated session sharing insights on the awards process, drawing on CMI's deep experience in market research and industry evaluation frameworks. His session is expected to offer attendees a closer look at how data-driven rigor and industry expertise come together to uphold the integrity of the Fi India Awards.
"We're honoured to partner with Fi India Awards as their Official Process Advisor," said Mr. Raj Shah, CEO & Founder, CMI.
About Fi India Awards 2026
Now in its fourth edition, the Fi India Awards recognizes F&B product manufacturers, ingredient solution providers, technology and solution providers, sustainability champions, startups, R&D teams, quality and safety leaders, and supply chain innovators shaping the future of India's food and beverage industry. The evaluation process spans nomination submission, preliminary jury review, and a final jury presentation round, culminating in the awards ceremony in Mumbai. The event is part of Informa Markets' Fi India platform, which connects the broader F&B ecosystem across the country.
Key milestones for the 2026 edition include entries opening on June 22, 2026, submissions closing July 31, 2026, preliminary jury meetings held between August 7 to August 11, 2026, and the final jury presentation round on August 18, 2026 leading up to the awards ceremony on August 26, 2026.
For more information on the Fi India Awards 2026, visit the official awards website. For details on the broader Fi India event, visit the Fi India platform page.
About Coherent Market Insights
Coherent Market Insights (CMI) is a global market research and consulting organization known for delivering data-driven insights, syndicated research, and custom consulting solutions across industries including food and beverage, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. With a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and market intelligence, CMI supports organizations and industry platforms in making informed, credible decisions — a mandate reflected in its role advising the Fi India Awards process.
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