Times of India-Gadgets Now Awards 2025 announced: Public voting officially open

The Indian tech ecosystem is gearing up for one of its most prestigious annual celebrations as the Times of India-Gadgets Now Awards 2025 officially open for public voting. The ceremony is scheduled for February 23, 2026, in New Delhi, and aims to spotlight the devices and innovations that have redefined the way consumers live, work and connect over the past year.In a dual selection process, the awards will feature winners chosen by a distinguished jury of industry veterans, as well as a "People’s Choice" category where the general public will determine the year's top tech.The Gadgets Now Awards 2025 will span a comprehensive range of categories, ensuring that every major corner of the consumer tech market is represented. The 2026 awards ceremony marks a historic milestone for the event, featuring a record-breaking 24 categories – the largest and most comprehensive lineup in the program’s history.This expanded format reflects the rapid diversification of the tech industry, allowing for more specialised recognition across emerging sectors advanced smart home ecosystems like vacuum cleaners.Moreover, marking a historic milestone in its sixth edition, the Gadgets Now Awards will, for the first time ever, recognise India’s top tech influencers/creators who are redefining how the country experiences technology.Key categories include:Smartphones: Featuring specialised segments for affordable, premium, camera-focused and gaming-centric devices.Wearables and audio: Recognizing excellence in smartwatches, headphones and TWS (True Wireless Stereo) devices.Computing: Highlighting the best in laptops and dedicated gaming hardware.Home tech: Spotlighting innovations in TVs, Audio, and vacuum cleaners.Reflecting the mission to honour products that resonate with real-world users, the People’s Choice awards allow tech enthusiasts across India to cast their votes for their favourite gadgets, as tech enthusiasts and consumers play a vital role in shaping the outcomes of the Gadgets Now Awards. Public voting is officially live at https://gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com/awards, allowing users to vote for the products they believe have made the most significant impact. Voting is live till February 19, 2026.Strategic partnershipsThe 2025 edition is bolstered by a coalition of industry partners dedicated to technological excellence. Leading brands including GoKiwi, Reliance Digital, Sling TV, and Bissell have joined the initiative to help celebrate India's most innovative tech achievements.