Tata Chemicals Honored for R&D Leadership at CII Global Summit
Tata Chemicals showcased innovations and collaborations at the CII Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnership, reaffirming its commitment to India's R&D landscape. The company received the Grand Jury Winner award in the Industry Large Manufacturing category at the CII Industry–Academia Partnership Awards 2025 for its impactful, long-term research partnerships. Dr. Richard Lobo highlighted their dedication to sustainable science and technological breakthroughs through industry-academia collaboration, advancing national, industrial, and societal growth.
At the recent CII Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnership in the national capital, Tata Chemicals actively showcased its latest product innovations and emphasized its strong collaborations with leading research institutes across India. The summit, themed “Catalysing India’s Rise as an R&D Powerhouse: Forging Partnerships, Driving Excellence,” aimed to strengthen India’s research and development ecosystem by bringing together industry, academia, and government leaders. Tata Chemicals' exhibition stall garnered significant attention from business leaders, researchers, and policymakers interested in their science-led growth initiatives. Union Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, also visited the exhibition and interacted with participants.A significant highlight for Tata Chemicals was being named the Grand Jury Winner in the Industry Large Manufacturing category at the prestigious CII Industry–Academia Partnership Awards 2025. This accolade recognized the company's commitment to forging impactful, long-term research partnerships. Dr. Richard Lobo, Head of Innovation, Business Excellence, and Chief Ethics Counsellor at Tata Chemicals, expressed honor for the recognition, affirming the company's dedication to sustainable science and technology excellence. He further stated their continued efforts to drive technological breakthroughs for the nation, industry, and society through radical innovations and collaborations, underscoring their pivotal role in advancing India's R&D capabilities.