LTM, the AI-focused technology services company and part of the Larsen & Toubro Group, has been awarded the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (GPAEAI) 2026 by the Institute of Directors (IoD), India. The recognition highlights the company’s leadership in deploying responsible, scalable, and business-focused artificial intelligence solutions across enterprise environments.
The “Excellence in Artificial Intelligence” category was introduced for the first time as part of the 2026 edition of the Golden Peacock Awards. The category evaluates organizations on their ability to align AI initiatives with business objectives while maintaining operational reliability, governance standards, ethical safeguards, and measurable outcomes.
LTM emerged as one of the top-performing organizations after a highly competitive evaluation process that received more than 511 applications. Out of these, 206 organizations were shortlisted following a detailed three-stage assessment process conducted under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday U Lalit.
The company received recognition for its enterprise AI ecosystem, BlueVerse™, which has been developed to help organizations transition from experimental AI pilots to full-scale production deployment across business operations. According to the company, the platform enables enterprises to integrate AI systems into operational workflows while ensuring governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
LTM stated that its AI-driven programs have generated measurable impact across both internal operations and client engagements by improving efficiency, enabling automation, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The company emphasized that its approach to AI deployment focuses on balancing technological innovation with accountability and sustainability.
Krishnan Iyer, Chief Growth Officer at LTM, said the award recognizes the company’s commitment to moving AI adoption beyond experimentation and into enterprise-scale implementation capable of delivering tangible business value. According to Mr Iyer, the recognition validates the strength of the company’s BlueVerse-led framework, which is built around governance, ethical AI practices, and outcome-focused implementation strategies designed to support long-term client transformation.
Manoj K Raut, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary-General of the Institute of Directors, India, said the award reflects LTM’s leadership in advancing AI-driven, cloud-native, and data-centric technology services. Mr Raut added that the company has demonstrated strong innovation capabilities through the development of proprietary platforms backed by more than 30 patents. He noted that LTM’s enterprise-wide approach to AI highlights its focus on building trusted and sustainable artificial intelligence systems capable of supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded among India’s most respected corporate recognition platforms and honor organizations for excellence across areas such as innovation, artificial intelligence, quality management, business leadership, and training practices. The awards follow an independent evaluation framework designed to benchmark organizations against globally recognized standards.
LTM operates as an AI-centric global technology services company focused on combining intelligent systems with human expertise to help enterprises improve productivity, efficiency, and business performance. The company provides services spanning integrated operations, digital transformation, business AI, and advanced technology consulting.
With a workforce of more than 87,000 employees across 40 countries, LTM supports large enterprises across multiple industries through technology-led operational transformation initiatives. The company stated that its focus remains on enabling clients to create new business models, improve operational agility, and unlock long-term value through advanced digital capabilities.
