UPDATE: The 2025 India Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA) and Sustainability 4.0 Awards were held on December 20, 2025, in Mumbai, showcasing the best in manufacturing and sustainability. This annual event, hosted by Frost & Sullivan, spotlighted leading industry professionals and celebrated significant achievements in India’s evolving manufacturing landscape.
The gathering at the prestigious ITC Grand Maratha focused on aligning operational excellence with sustainable strategies. As India accelerates its digital transformation, these awards highlight the critical need for businesses to adapt to complex supply chains and environmental challenges.
IMEA 2025, now in its 21st edition, is renowned for its rigorous assessment of manufacturing capabilities, technology adoption, and supply chain reliability. More than 2,000 manufacturing sites were evaluated, providing crucial insights for continuous improvement.
Key highlights from the event included an inspiring keynote from His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Abdulla Al Raqbani, who emphasized the role of sustainability in driving industrial growth. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Frost & Sullivan and the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), marking a strategic alliance aimed at national impact and long-term value creation.
The awards introduced a new category, CEO Of the Year, awarded to Mr. Gurpratap S. Boparai of Suzlon Energy Limited. The evening also recognized significant advancements in Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing, as executives discussed the intersection of innovation and resilience in India’s industrial sector.
The IMEA 2025 Apex Winners included:
– Indian Corporate of the Year: Hindalco Industries Limited
– Indian Manufacturer of the Year: Vedanta Limited
– Smart Factory of the Year: Utkal Alumina International Limited
The Sustainability 4.0 Awards celebrated organizations that prioritize social responsibility alongside financial success. The 2025 Apex Winners featured:
– Sustainable Factory of the Year: Royal Enfield (a unit of Eicher Motors Ltd.)
– Sustainable Factory of the Year 1st Runner-up: Hindalco Industries Limited, Belagavi Works
Aroop Zutshi, Global Managing Partner at Frost & Sullivan, stated,
“The future of Indian industry will be defined by organizations that combine operational excellence with transformational growth.”
This reflects the ongoing commitment to building a globally competitive manufacturing sector.
Next steps for participants include leveraging insights gained from the awards to enhance their operational strategies. The focus now turns to how these leaders will implement sustainable practices in their operations, as highlighted by Rahul Sharma, Vice President at Frost & Sullivan, who noted the importance of integrating analytics and AI into core manufacturing processes.
The event was supported by several partners, including Dassault Systèmes as the Technology Partner and Cavin InfoTech as the Next-Gen Digital Transformation Partner. These collaborations underscore the shared vision of advancing digital transformation in India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
As the awards ceremony signals a pivotal moment for India’s manufacturing sector, the emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence is expected to shape the future of industrial practices across the nation.
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This recognition not only celebrates achievements but also inspires organizations to embark on their journey toward a sustainable and technologically advanced manufacturing future.
