CHEMEXCIL Hosts 49th Export Awards Ceremony in Mumbai
CHEMEXCIL celebrated excellence at its 49th Export Awards in Mumbai, honoring 70 exporters and industry pioneers for exceptional trade performance.
In a grand celebration of Indian trade excellence, the Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL) hosted its 49th Export Awards Ceremony at the Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. The prestigious event, organized by the council under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, served as a platform to honor the outstanding achievements of member-exporters for their performance during the financial years 2021–22 and 2022–23.
The ceremony was attended by a distinguished assembly of industry leaders, senior government officials, and key stakeholders from the chemical and allied sectors. Notable attendees included S. Satyanarayana, Director of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, alongside CHEMEXCIL Chairman Dr. Satish Wagh and Executive Director Vishal S. Ganju.
Honouring Industry Pioneers and MSMEs
The council recognized a total of 70 awardees across various competitive export categories, celebrating the grit and success of Indian exporters in the global market. Among the most prestigious honors were the special pinnacle awards, which recognized lifelong contributions to the sector.
The highlight of the evening included several major accolades:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Conferred upon Professor M. M. Sharma (Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan) for his monumental contributions to the chemical industry.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to Ajay Kadakia, Chairman of Vivil Exports Pvt. Ltd.
- Emerging MSME of the Year (2022–23): Awarded to Supriya Lifescience Ltd. for their rapid and impressive market growth.
- Compliance Leader Award: Presented to GPC Regulatory India Pvt. Ltd. for their excellence in managing regulatory compliance frameworks.
Vision for a 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
Addressing the gathering, CHEMEXCIL Chairman Dr. Satish Wagh lauded the resilience shown by Indian exporters despite the complexities of shifting global trade landscapes. He encouraged companies to focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability to capture new opportunities in diversifying global supply chains.
Reinforcing the national vision, Joint Secretary Amit Kumar emphasized the importance of market diversification and responsible manufacturing. He noted that strengthening participation in global value chains is essential to achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The evening, which featured a vibrant cultural program, concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Executive Director Vishal S. Ganju, marking another successful milestone in CHEMEXCIL's history of promoting Indian chemical exports.