India to pick their favourite podcasters at Podmasters Awards public voting

Podmasters Conclave & Awards 2025, organized by HT Smartcast and Fever Live, showcases India's podcasting talent with over 200 nominations across 30 categories.

India’s most celebrated podcasting event, Podmasters Conclave and Awards 2025, organised by HT Smartcast and curated by Fever Live, is back with a bigger stage, louder voices, and powerful recognition for audio excellence. Bringing together the sharpest storytellers, creative pioneers, and influential voices of the audio world, the event promises to spotlight the very best of India’s podcasting talent.

Podmasters Conclave & Awards 2025 returns with over 200 podcast nominations across 30+ categories, inviting audience votes to elevate their favourite creators.

Over 200+ podcast nominations are competing across more than 30 diverse categories this year, ranging from storytelling and entertainment to health, spirituality, and innovation. With voting lines officially now open, audiences across the country can now cast their votes and support their favorite voices to lift the prestigious Podmasters Trophy.

Notable names in the podcasting universe like Prakhar Gupta, Divay Agarwal (Khooni Monday), Masoom Minawala, Vishal Malhotra, Cyrus Broacha, Sonal Kaushal, Nikhil Taneja, Neelesh Misra, and Jivraj Singh Sachar are among the nominees in this electrifying race to the top. The audience now has the power to elevate these voices by casting their vote on the official Podmasters website.

“Podcasting is no longer a niche—it's a movement. With Podmasters 2025, we’re not just celebrating creators; we’re handing the mic to the listeners to shape what great storytelling sounds like. This public voting phase is our way of turning passive listeners into active champions of podcast content. It’s time India picks its favourite voice.”
— Yatin Naik, Business Head, HT Smartcast

While the Podmasters Awards shines a spotlight on the finest talent in the industry, the Conclave serves as the heart of the event — a dynamic platform where leading podcasters, industry professionals, and creative thinkers come together to share insights, exchange ideas, and shape the future of audio storytelling for the public. From debut creators making waves with fresh formats to seasoned veterans pushing creative limits, Podmasters 2025 recognizes talent at every level.