In January, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, nine companies in sectors ranging from automobile engineering to steel manufacturing were named as the finalists for the inaugural TIME India Awards that encompassed three categories—Best in Class Manufacturing, Manufacturing Innovator of the Year, and Young Maker of the Year.
On February 13, Norman Pearlstine, Chief Content Officer for TIME Inc., announced the winners at a ceremony in Mumbai at which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the guest of honor. The awards kicked off a week-long series of events to mark the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative to boost the country’s manufacturing sector.
The Best in Class Manufacturing award was given to Tata Steel, while the Manufacturing Innovator of the Year award went to Hero MotoCorp, and the Young Maker of the Year award went to Yogesh and Rajesh Agarwal of Ajanta Pharma, reports TIME.
“The recipients of the first TIME India Awards are world-class companies that are making a real impact on the rapidly growing Indian economy,” said Pearlstine. “We are pleased to recognize them for their efforts during Make in India Week.”
