GoaFest 2026 ABBY Awards finale crowned Publicis Groupe, Leo India, Enormous and PepsiCo India as top winners. Leo India dominated Creative Agency of the Year with 134 awards, while Publicis, Enormous and PepsiCo excelled in their categories. The results highlighted India’s growing strength in specialist capabilities and integrated storytelling.
The closing day of GoaFest 2026’s ABBY Awards underscored the growing strength of specialist capabilities in India’s creative industry, with honours spanning branded content, activation, video craft, independent creative work and network performance. Publicis Groupe was crowned Creative Network of the Year, Leo India secured Creative Agency of the Year, Enormous took Creative Independent Agency of the Year, and PepsiCo India was named Client of the Year.
The jury awarded a total of 367 entries across categories, including 27 Gold, 80 Silver, 122 Bronze and 138 Merit metals, alongside four Grand Prix honours. The results reflected how agencies are increasingly investing in specialist verticals while brands continue to push for integrated storytelling, experiential campaigns and craft-led executions.
Leo India delivered a commanding performance, dominating the Creative Agency of the Year category with 640 points and an extraordinary 134 awards. Its haul included 12 Gold, 44 Silver, 57 Bronze and 20 Merit metals, capped by a Grand Prix win. The agency’s dominance extended across mainstream creative categories and specialist work, cementing its reputation as the most awarded creative agency on Day 3.
Publicis Groupe’s recognition as Creative Network of the Year highlighted the power of cohesive global strategies, while Enormous’ triumph as Creative Independent Agency of the Year reinforced the growing influence of nimble, independent shops. PepsiCo India’s Client of the Year accolade reflected the brand’s commitment to bold, integrated campaigns that resonated across audiences.
The finale of GoaFest 2026 ABBY Awards celebrated not just individual victories but also the collective evolution of India’s creative ecosystem, where scale, craft and storytelling converge to set new benchmarks for excellence.
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