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Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards
The longlists for the Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards for Fiction, Non-Fiction and Business are out! The awards aim to recognise and encourage literary talent across these genres, among both established and new writers. The awards are one of the highlights of Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest and the winners will be named at the Festival’s finale on 9th November, 2025.
The longlist in each category (in alphabetical order), and the eminent juries that decided the awards are as follows:
Godrej Literature Live! Non-Fiction Book of the Year
Godrej Literature Live! Non-Fiction Best First Book
Godrej Literature Live! Business Book of the Year
Jury
Akhil Katyal
Poet, translator, author, and activist
Anil Menon
Author and editor
Dolly Thakore
Theatre artiste, casting director and author
K. Srilata
Poet, translator, author and academician
Shireen Mistry
Communications professional and Associate Festival Director, Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest
Ajit Ranade
Economist, academician and public commentator
Ayaz Memon
Journalist, columnist, editor and author
Jean Da Cunha
Sociologist, author, former UN Official
Nirupama Subramanian
Journalist, editor and author
Tina Nagpaul
Filmmaker and Associate Festival Director, Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest
Alka Puri
Philanthropy and social impact leader; SVP India partner
Bhaskar Dasgupta
Fintech and regulatory strategist and policy advisor
Kavita Hurry
Banking strategist and business consultant, ING
Manisha Girotra
Investment banking leader, CEO Moelis India
Sitaraman Shankar
Journalist, columnist, editor; CEO, IIMBx