Federal Bank Invites Nominations for Sahithya Puraskaram 2026
Federal Bank has invited nominations for the fifth edition of its prestigious Federal Bank Literary Award, an annual literary award that celebrates outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature.
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Nov 2, 2026 08:03
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Kochi, November 2, 2026: Federal Bank has invited nominations for the fifth edition of its prestigious Federal Bank Literary Award, an annual literary award that celebrates outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature.
The award, carrying a cash prize of ₹1 lakh and a memento, is open for nominations of original Malayalam works published between November 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026. Authors, publishers, and readers can each nominate up to three books through the link available on the Bank’s website: Federal Bank Literary Award The last date for nominations is November 15, 2026.
"Literature keeps our heritage alive and sparks the imagination of generations. Through Sahithya Puraskaram, we celebrate the voices that shape our culture and inspire the future,” said MVS Murthy, Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank.
All eligible entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of literary experts, who will select the winning book. The award will be presented at the Kerala Literature Festival 2027, to be held at Kozhikode Beach in January 2027.
Past winners of the Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram include “Oranveshanathinte Katha” by K Venu, “Kara” by Sara Joseph, “Thapomayiyute Achan” by E Santhosh Kumar, and “M T Vasudevaan Nair” by Dr. K Sreekumar—works that have enriched Malayalam literature and inspired new generations of readers.
