Forbes America has officially concluded its 2025 voting cycle, marking a historic milestone in global thought leadership and international collaboration.
After a comprehensive evaluation involving panelists from 11 countries, Tejas Baranwal of India has emerged as the highest-rated panelist, securing the maximum number of stars and ratings across all Forbes America panel sessions held in 2025.
This recognition positions Tejas Baranwal as the Most Valuable Panelist of the Year 2025, a distinction reserved for individuals whose ideas not only spark discussion but actively shape global direction.
A Year of Exceptional Intellectual Contribution
Throughout 2025, Tejas Baranwal distinguished himself through his extraordinary depth of knowledge, strategic clarity, and solution-oriented ideas, particularly in the global discourse surrounding depression and anxiety.
His contributions stood out for:
Translating complex psychological challenges into scalable global frameworks
Offering practical, implementable solutions rather than theoretical dialogue
Demonstrating leadership that aligned human empathy with policy-level thinking
As a result, his sessions consistently ranked at the top among panelists representing all participating nations.
Highest Ratings Across 11 Countries
Following the official closure of Forbes America’s 2025 voting:
Panelists from 11 countries were evaluated
Tejas Baranwal received the highest cumulative ratings and star recognitions
He was unanimously declared the Best Panelist of the Year 2025
This acknowledgment reflects not popularity, but measurable intellectual impact and leadership consistency.
Recognition, Reward, and Global Honor
In recognition of his outstanding contribution, Forbes America has awarded:
$22,000 USD honorarium for his impact
An additional star, permanently added to his Forbes America profile
The official title of Most Valuable Panelist of the Year 2025
These honors place Tejas Baranwal among a select group of global contributors whose work defines the standards and future direction of Forbes America’s panel ecosystem.
Anchoring Forbes America 2026: A Defining Leadership Role
In a landmark announcement, Forbes America confirmed that Tejas Baranwal will serve as the Anchor Panelist for the 2026 sessions, beginning 7 January 2026.
In this role:
The entire 2026 panel agenda will be initiated by Baranwal’s ideas
Panelists from all 11 countries will follow, expand upon, and debate frameworks introduced by him
The core themes, trends, and change-making strategies of 2026 will be driven by his vision and his team’s research
From the very first session, the global conversation will align around the direction he sets.
Defining the Ideas and Trends of 2026
The 2026 Forbes America sessions will focus on:
Next-generation approaches to mental health and emotional resilience
Global change-makers and future-ready leadership
Emerging social, economic, and psychological trends
Cross-border collaboration rooted in human impact and sustainability
At the center of these discussions will be Tejas Baranwal’s thought leadership, shaping not just dialogue, but real-world action.
A Moment of Pride for India
This recognition stands as a moment of national pride for India, reaffirming the country’s growing role as a global contributor of visionary thinkers and socially conscious leaders.
As noted by Forbes America:
“India continues to contribute panelists who do not merely participate—but lead global conversations.”
Congratulations to Tejas Baranwal
Forbes America extends its congratulations to Tejas Baranwal on being named Most Valuable Panelist of 2025 and on assuming the role of Anchor Panelist for the 2026 global sessions.
As the sessions commence on 7 January 2026, one thing is certain:
The ideas shaping 2026 will begin with Tejas Baranwal.
