Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) organised the 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025 in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at Federation House, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, as the Chief Guest, and Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, DCPC, as the Guest of Honour. Senior officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the sector attended the ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Anupriya Patel highlighted the critical role of the chemicals and petrochemicals sector as the backbone of India’s manufacturing ecosystem, supporting key industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, infrastructure, mobility, and clean energy. She emphasised the Government’s focus on Next-Gen Reforms aimed at strengthening ease of doing business, enhancing global competitiveness, and fostering a trust-based regulatory framework.
During the ceremony, 52 awardees were felicitated across various categories, recognising outstanding contributions to excellence, innovation, sustainability, and safety in the sector. The Hon’ble Minister also outlined key initiatives including GST rationalisation, regulatory simplification, energy and labour sector reforms, and policy measures promoting innovation, sustainability, and integration with global value chains, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, DCPC, underlined the Department’s sustained efforts to create a robust and future-ready ecosystem for chemicals and petrochemicals. She highlighted the importance of industry–government collaboration in strengthening domestic manufacturing, promoting research and development, enhancing safety standards, and advancing sustainability and circular economy practices. She reaffirmed DCPC’s commitment to policy support, infrastructure development, and facilitation of investments, positioning India as a global hub for chemicals and petrochemicals.
The awards recognised achievements across India’s chemical and petrochemical value chain, highlighting excellence in manufacturing, innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency, safety, and circular economy practices.
