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Celebrating Excellence in Manufacturing and Sustainability

On December 19, 2025, Frost & Sullivan held the India Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA) and the Sustainability 4.0 Awards at the ITC Grand Maratha in Mumbai. This prestigious event marked the recognition of India's most outstanding manufacturers and sustainability leaders. With over two decades of legacy, the IMEA not only underlines organizations' manufacturing capabilities but also emphasizes their alignment with sustainability and digital transformation, essential in today's rapidly evolving landscape.

Driving Manufacturing Excellence at IMEA 2025

The IMEA has established itself as the benchmark for excellence in manufacturing in India, evaluating organizations based on manufacturing capacity, supply chain reliability, and technology adoption. This year, it entered its 21st edition, reflecting Frost & Sullivan's dedication to a comprehensive assessment of operational excellence. The awards utilize a meticulous assessment methodology developed from over 2,000 manufacturing sites, providing detailed benchmarking and insights for continuous improvement.

Key Highlights from the Awards

• - Keynote Address: His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Abdulla Al Raqbani, head of the Sustainability Committee at Dubai Investments, delivered the opening keynote, focusing on the relevance of sustainability in a transforming industrial landscape.
• - MoU Exchange Ceremony: A significant moment featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Frost & Sullivan and the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) to foster a strategic alliance aimed at achieving national impact and long-term growth.
• - New Award Category: The introduction of the CEO of the Year award celebrated Mr. Gurpratap S. Boparai of Suzlon Energy Limited as the inaugural recipient.

The event showcased dialogues among industry leaders focused on balancing innovation with resilience, driving forward the discourse on sustainable manufacturing practices.

Winners of IMEA 2025

Among the notable winners of this year's IMEA are:

• - Indian Corporate of the Year: Hindalco Industries Limited
• - Indian Manufacturer of the Year: Vedanta Limited
• - 1st Runner-up: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
• - Smart Factory of the Year: Utkal Alumina International Limited

These accolades inspire various sectors, including automotive, metals, and pharmaceuticals, to enhance their operational approaches while prioritizing sustainability.

Promoting Sustainability at the Sustainability 4.0 Awards

Simultaneously, the 16th edition of the Sustainability 4.0 Awards recognized organizations making impactful strides in social responsibility and environmental consciousness. By honoring businesses that integrate sustainability into their core strategies, these awards align with the growing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives.

Key Highlights from the Sustainability Awards

• - The awards acknowledged comprehensive sustainability strategies implemented across both service and manufacturing sectors.
• - Leaders shared their best practices and future roadmaps, reinforcing the value of sustainable innovation in achieving long-term business viability.

Apex Winners of the Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2025

• - Sustainable Factory of the Year: Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors Ltd.)
• - 1st Runner-up: Hindalco Industries Limited, Belagavi Works

Aroop Zutshi, Global Managing Partner of Frost & Sullivan, emphasized that the future industrial landscape will be shaped by those organizations that merge operational excellence with transformative growth. The dual focus of IMEA and the Sustainability 4.0 Awards aims to equip companies with the necessary framework to navigate this transformation, vital for India's ambition to become a global manufacturing leader.

Supporting Partners

This year, the event partnered with several key organizations, such as Dassault Systèmes, serving as the Technology Partner, and Cavin InfoTech, emphasizing the collective commitment towards advancing digital transformation in the manufacturing sector.

In conclusion, the IMEA and Sustainability 4.0 Awards not only celebrated remarkable achievements in the manufacturing sector but also served as a call to action for all organizations to embed sustainable practices within their operations. As manufacturing in India continues to grow and evolve, embracing innovation and sustainability will be crucial to ensuring long-term success.

For further details about the event and future editions, interested parties can reach out through the contact details provided in the award materials.