Chennai, Mar 11: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has announced the winners of SPLASH 2025, the 13th edition of its flagship nationwide Art, Craft and Literature competition for children aged 7–14 years. Rooted in the brand philosophy of ‘dil se open’, SPLASH offers young minds across India a platform to express their creativity and imagination.
Vaibhav Krishna from Kanchipuram stood first in the Literature Category, under 11-14 age group. Ashvita Saanvi R from Chennai was the runner-up in the Art Category, under 7 – 10 age group.
This year’s edition of SPLASH witnessed an overwhelming response, with close to 7 lakh entries from across India. The initiative reached over 1,900 schools and saw participation through 5,500+ Axis Bank branches nationwide, underscoring its strong grassroots presence and pan–India reach.
The six winners and six runners-up will receive ₹1 lakh and ₹50,000 respectively. The winning artworks will also be showcased at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, while the top 400 qualifiers will receive exciting goodies and vouchers from partner brands, including Ixigo and American Tourister.
Speaking on the occasion, Anoop Manohar, Chief Marketing Officer, Axis Bank, said, “SPLASH has always been more than a competition—it is a celebration of imagination, originality, and self-expression. The overwhelming response to SPLASH 2025 reflects the immense creative potential that exists among children across the country. By offering young creators a platform to learn and engage, we hope to further inspire them to dream big and pursue their creative passions with confidence.”
These entries were evaluated by an esteemed jury of over 100 domain experts, including Mr. Savio Mascarenhas, Group Art Director at Amar Chitra Katha; Dr. Snehal Pinto, Director of Ryan International Group of Institutions; and Mr. Deepak Patil, Hon. Vice President of The Art Society of India.
With every edition, SPLASH has grown in scale and reach, emerging as one of India’s largest creative engagement platforms for children. The initiative reflects Axis Bank’s commitment to holistic development and meaningful community engagement.
