The FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2026 recognised companies and industry leaders for their achievements in innovation, manufacturing, sustainability, safety, exports and technological advancement. The awards ceremony took place on October 22 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai, alongside the 14th edition of India Chem 2026. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India, organised the awards in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The awards celebrate industry excellence and encourage companies to adopt innovative technologies, sustainable practices and globally competitive manufacturing standards.
Industry Leaders Emphasise Quality and Competitiveness
Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India, emphasised that quality remains essential to strengthening India’s global competitiveness. “Quality must become one of our strongest areas of focus. It is not how much we produce, but how good we produce that will determine our progress,” he said. He also called on industry stakeholders to work collectively towards achieving higher standards of excellence across the chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
Bimal L. Goculdas, Chairman of the FICCI National Chemical Committee and Managing Director and CEO of DMCC Speciality Chemicals Limited, highlighted the importance of recognising innovation, technological advancement and responsible industry practices. He also stressed the need to share best practices, particularly in environmental compliance, to improve the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Lifetime Contribution Award Recognises Sunil Siddharth Lalbhai
The Lifetime Contribution (Individual) Award was presented to Sunil Siddharth Lalbhai, Chairman and Managing Director of Atul Limited, in recognition of his contributions to the chemical industry. Accepting the award, Mr Lalbhai acknowledged the collective efforts of the company’s past and present employees. “I accept this Lifetime Contribution Award with humility, on behalf of the entire Atul family, past and present. Any meaningful contribution is the outcome of collective effort and continuity. What matters is not whether we win or lose, but how we play the game,” he said. Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of continuous innovation, daily improvement and social responsibility. He noted that businesses must continue learning while measuring their success by their positive impact on the communities in which they operate.
Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence
The awards recognised companies that have developed innovative products and improved manufacturing processes across the chemicals and petrochemicals value chain. Under the Product Innovator of the Year category, Shogun Organics Limited won in the chemical MSME category, while Asian Paints Limited received recognition for SmartCare Barrier X 2K in the chemical non-MSME category. In petrochemicals, Xpro India Ltd. won in the MSME category, while Reliance Industries Limited, Hoshiarpur, and IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL) received awards in the non-MSME category. For Manufacturing Process Innovator of the Year, Godavari Biorefineries Limited won in the chemical non-MSME category. Mitsu Chem Plast Limited received the award in the petrochemical MSME category, while Reliance Industries Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Kochi Refinery, were recognised in the petrochemical non-MSME category.
The Company of the Year awards recognised Jeevan Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. in the chemical MSME category and Reliance Industries Limited in the petrochemical non-MSME category. In digital transformation, Gharda Chemicals Limited received the DigiTech Front Runner of the Year award in the chemical non-MSME category, while Reliance Syngas Limited won in the petrochemical non-MSME category.
Sustainability, Energy and Water Management
The awards also highlighted companies that are advancing green products, improving resource efficiency and strengthening environmental performance. Under the Best Green Product category, Balaji Amines won in the chemical non-MSME category, while HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) received the award in the petrochemical non-MSME category. Additionally, HP Green R&D Center, HPCL, won the Best Green Process award in the chemical non-MSME category. For Leader in Energy Management, DMCC Speciality Chemicals Limited and Tagros Chemicals were recognised in the chemical non-MSME category. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited received the award in the petrochemical non-MSME category.
Water conservation also featured prominently. DCM Shriram and Deepak Nitrite won the Leader in Water Management awards in the chemical non-MSME category, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited received the award in the petrochemical non-MSME category. Furthermore, Excel Industries was recognised as Sustainability Leader of the Year in the chemical non-MSME category, while Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited won in the petrochemical non-MSME category.
Excellence in Safety, Exports and Speciality Chemicals
The awards acknowledged companies that are strengthening operational safety, expanding exports and contributing to specialised chemical segments. Under Excellence in Safety, Crystal Crop Protection Limited, Dahej Unit, Gujarat, won in the chemical non-MSME category, while Alok Industries received the award in the petrochemical non-MSME category. The Excellence in Sub-Sector awards recognised Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited and Minal Specialities Private Limited in speciality chemicals, IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in petrochemicals, and SUPERFORM CHEMISTRIES LIMITED, Unit 12, in agrochemicals. DCM Shriram received the Excellence in Exports award in the chemical non-MSME category, recognising its contribution to the sector’s export performance. The awards also acknowledged social responsibility initiatives. Gharda Chemicals Limited won the Outstanding Contribution to Society award in the chemical non-MSME category, while Engineers India Limited received the award in the petrochemical non-MSME category.
Make in India and Skill Development Initiatives
The Make in India Champion of the Year awards recognised companies contributing to domestic manufacturing and industrial growth. Supreme Surfactants Private Limited won in the chemical MSME category, Excel Industries in the chemical non-MSME category, and Reliance Industries Limited, Patalganga, in the petrochemical non-MSME category. In addition, the Excellence in Skill Development awards went to DCM Shriram in the chemical non-MSME category and CIPET – Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, in the petrochemical category. These awards highlighted the importance of developing technical skills and strengthening India’s manufacturing capabilities to support the industry’s long-term growth.
Woman Leader of the Year and Startup Recognition
The Woman Leader of the Year award was presented to Sangeeta Arun Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director of Godavari Biorefineries, in the chemical non-MSME category. The award recognised her leadership and contribution to the sector. However, the jury did not declare a winner in the Startup of the Year category.
India Chem 2026 Highlights India’s Growing Chemical Industry
Held alongside India Chem 2026 under the theme “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub,” the awards ceremony celebrated achievements across the chemicals and petrochemicals value chain. Overall, the FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2026 highlighted the industry’s progress in product innovation, manufacturing excellence, digital transformation, sustainability, safety, exports and skill development. As per the press release, by recognising these achievements, the awards encourage companies to adopt advanced technologies, improve environmental performance and strengthen India’s position as a globally competitive chemicals and petrochemicals hub.
