Bringing together over 200 senior finance leaders from 120+ leading companies, the full‑day event was built around the theme “Winning Amidst Volatility – The Future‑Ready CFO”. The agenda combined visionary keynotes, high‑impact panel discussions, and closed‑door roundtables on AI in Finance, agility in volatile markets, cost transformation, and capital allocation strategies.
Decision‑maker density was unmatched – over 82% of the room comprised CFOs, Finance Directors, and P&L decision‑makers representing Fortune 500 companies, large Indian enterprises, unicorns, and high‑growth ventures.
“CFO Story Club™ exists to create a high‑trust, high‑impact environment where the country’s most influential finance leaders can connect, collaborate, and shape the financial future of Indian business,” said Shriya Fathwani, Head International Business of The CFO Story Club™. “Bengaluru was a powerful example of how curated connections and relevant conversations can spark real change and we would soon be opening new chapters in Singapore and Dubai”
“At Competitors View, we’ve always believed that the most meaningful business transformation happens when the right leaders are in the same room, having the right conversations,” said Razum Rajan, Group Managing Director of Competitors View. “The CFO Story Club embodies that vision and Bengaluru proved that when you connect India’s top CFOs with innovation, purpose, and opportunity, the ripple effects are felt far beyond the conference hall.”
Recognising Excellence in Finance Leadership
A highlight of the evening was the CFO Story Club™ Awards, celebrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience in finance. Winners included:
Professional Experience
Mahendra Lodha – Bloomsbury
Archana Soni – Quest Global
Financial Visionary
Jitesh Bothra – ESCO Group
Sunaina Vij – Madura Coats Pvt Ltd
Rising Star CFO
Lakshmi Narayanan B – Mango Hill Hotels
Raja Panduranga – Alpha‑Elsec Defence & Aerospace Systems
Apoorv Srivastava – Skylark Drones Pvt. Ltd.
Lifetime Achievement
Kedarnath Chaudhary – 2050 Healthcare
Innovation in Finance
Nrupesh Mastakar – Hitachi Energy
Finance Transformation
Abhishek Gupta – Myntra
Smita Nanda – Kamat Hotels
Abhay Tulsian – Shyam Bright Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Resilient CFO
Ayush Shroff – Plaeto
Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli – CloudSEK Research Pte Ltd
CFO of the Year
Srinivasan Sarvabhouman – Sagility
Rashmi Jain – IPG Asia Pvt Ltd
Sponsors & Partners
The Bengaluru Chapter was supported by marquee partners including Mirae Asset Mutual Funds (India), Zoho, Nu‑Pie Analytics, DBS Bank, Bloomsbury Publishing, Happay by MakeMyTrip and Talks10.
Their showcases and curated engagements facilitated over 1,000 targeted business conversations during the day.
Looking Ahead
With the success of Bengaluru, the CFO Story Club™ now turns its attention to its next city chapters: Mumbai Chapter – September 25, 2025
“What makes CFO Story Club unique is our commitment to curated, invite‑only access for senior decision‑makers and our focus on delivering measurable value to both members and partners,” said Manya Singhania, Director Business Strategy of CFO Story Club™ “Every chapter is a catalyst for strategic partnerships and transformative ideas.”
About CFO Story Club™
CFO Story Club™ is a nine-year-old, invite‑only leadership community exclusively for CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior corporate finance leaders. With over 13,600 engaged members, the Club brings together leaders from India’s most influential companies through curated conferences, closed‑door roundtables, private executive dinners, and year‑round thought leadership initiatives.
For more details visit: www.cfostory.club
