The ABBY Awards 2026 at Goafest concluded with a commanding display of creative firepower, as Leo India, Publicis Groupe, and Enormous emerged as the standout winners across the night’s most coveted categories.
From a pool of 499 shortlisted entries spanning 129-plus unique brands, 367 received recognition – evaluated by 115 judges and 12 jury chairs. The final metal tally comprised 27 gold, 80 silver, 122 bronze, and 138 merit awards, with 46% of shortlisted entries walking away with a medal.
Leo India claimed Creative Agency of the Year by a commanding margin, accumulating 640 points – anchored by 1 Grand Prix, 12 gold, 44 silver, and 57 bronze awards. Enormous followed in second with 372 points, while McCann India placed third with 146 points.
In the network category, Publicis Groupe secured Creative Network Agency of the Year with 796 points, including 1 Grand Prix and 14 gold. Omnicom Media finished second with 300 points, and WPP third with 74 points.
Enormous dominated the independent circuit, winning Creative Independent Agency of the Year with 372 points. Tribes Communications placed second, while White Rivers Media and Wisteria tied for third at 60 points each.
Specialist honours saw Leo India top both the Branded Content and Brand Experience categories, while Good Morning Films was named Video Craft Specialist of the Year.
PepsiCo India took home Client of the Year with 150 points, powered by 1 Grand Prix and 4 gold, edging out Flipkart and Krafton who tied at 134 points apiece.
