The Pharma Manufacturing and Automation Excellence Awards 2024, hosted by Eminence Business Media, witnessed innovation, and recognition, marking the maiden edition of what promises to become a hallmark event in the pharma industry.
The awards night, held at Hotel Westin Mindspace, Hyderabad, gathered the crème de la crème of the industry, celebrating those who have set new benchmarks of excellence. The event witnessed over 100 industry influencers and top professionals.
The chief guest, Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary of Industries and IT Departments of the Telangana government, delved into the future of pharma manufacturing in India. His insights on Hyderabad as a pharma hub and its growth potential resonated with the audience. The guest of honour, Dr. A. Ramkishan, shared valuable perspectives on innovation.
Introducing the theme of the awards, “Accelerating P.A.C.E² for Manufacturing and Automation Excellence”, Head of Research and Production, Vrushali Negandhi encapsulated the spirit of progress that the event aimed to celebrate where PACE², standing for Productivity, Automation, Compliance, Efficiency, and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), reflected the pillars that are shaping the future of pharma manufacturing.
The jury members included Jyoti Sardesai, Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba, Shirish Belapure, Sanjeev Dharwadkar, Prof Ratneesh Jain, and Dr. PV Appaji. The highlight was the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Davinder Singh, for his contributions to the pharmaceutical industry over nearly four decades. His leadership in global manufacturing and his efforts in building world-class skilling institutes have left an indelible mark on the industry.
Jayant Dwivedy, Executive Director and COO of USV, was honoured as the Manufacturing Leader of the Year 2024. His exceptional leadership, spanning over three decades, has driven operational excellence, innovation, and strategic growth within the pharma industry, making him a true visionary and deserving recipient of this prestigious accolade.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd earned the title of the Company of the Year Award 2024 for its overall excellence and leadership. They also bagged for prestigious awards – Supply Chain Productivity Excellence Award 2024, Excellence in Lean Manufacturing Award 2024, Operational Excellence Award 2024, Manufacturing Productivity Excellence Award 2024.
Fastest Growing Company of the Year Award: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited honoured for being the fastest-growing company in the industry.
Emerging Company of the Year Award: Aragen Life Sciences Limited recognized as the emerging company making significant strides in the sector.
Icon in Pharma Manufacturing Award: Dr. V. Prasada Raju, CEO and MD of Cohance Lifesciences Limited, recognized for his outstanding contributions to the industry.
Best Manufacturing Facility Award: Ajanta Pharma Ltd. recognised for having the best-in-class manufacturing facility for their Dahej plant.
Automation Excellence Award: Cipla Ltd. Goa acknowledged for its superior implementation of automation in pharma manufacturing.
Innovation in Training for Manufacturing Excellence Award: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. recognized for its innovative approaches to training in manufacturing.
Excellence in EHS Award: Micro Labs is acknowledged for its excellence in environment, health, and safety standards.
As per the press release, the Pharma Manufacturing and Automation Excellence Awards 2024 has firmly established itself as a platform that celebrates brilliance, innovation, and leadership in pharma manufacturing.
