2020
Praj bestowed with CII Innovation Award 2020 in Manufacturing Large Enterprise category for it’s SHIFT technology
Praj grabs CII 3R Award 2020 for Excellence in Design, Innovation and Developing Product Generating Minimum / Zero Waste at User End
2019
Praj awarded Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award 2019 for 2G biomass to bioethanol technology
Praj Industries has been awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award, 2019 in the Engineering sector in recognition of ‘enfinity’, its second-generation biomass to bioethanol technology. Dr. Tushar Patil (General Manager - Advanced BioFuels and Chemicals) accepted the trophy and certificate from Lt. Gen. J.S. Ahluwalia (Chairman, IOD) and Mr. R.V. Deshpande (Revenue Minister of Karnataka) at a glittering ceremony in Bengaluru on July 4, 2019.
Praj Industries jumped to 8th position from 34th in 2018 in the list of TOP 50 Hottest Companies in Advanced Bio-economy for Year 2019 by Biofuel Digest
It gives us immense pleasure to share that Praj Industries is ranked as 8th in the list of TOP 50 hottest companies in Advanced Bio-economy for Year 2019 by Biofuel Digest. The list was announced at Advanced Bio-economy Leadership Conference (ABLC), 3rd - 5th April 2019 in Washington DC, USA.
It may be recalled that last year Praj was ranked 34th in the top 50 Hottest Companies. In other words Praj has jumped 26 places - an extraordinary achievement, riding on the back of sterling performance towards sustainable decarbonization through circular Bio-Economy.
Praj has been awarded the prestigious "CHEMTECH CEW Leadership and Excellence Award 2019"
The award recognizes Praj work in the area of bioenergy and innovative engineering solutions towards sustainable bio economy and outstanding achievement in R&D Excellence in 2018.
Praj received the Asia’s Greatest Brand of 2018 award by URS Media
The Asia’s Greatest Brands 2018 Award list uses extensive primary and secondary data research across 16 industries. The meticulous evaluation of these elite brands was performed by the editorial team of URS media with the Audit firm, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) reviewing and validating the process.
2018
Praj Information Technology Team has won IT Security-Now 2018 Award in Best Batsman of the year category.
Praj bagged this award for Best project implementation methodology, fastest implementation period of 45 days & quick adoption of security technologies. The award was organized by Seclore and co-sponsored by Boldonjames, Forcepoint.
Overall Excellence in Procurement & Sourcing Award to Supply Chain Management
Praj has won this award at 12th Express Logistics & Supply Chain Conclave. Praj won this Award overcoming tough competition from reputed brands in similar industry. This award is a testimony of the Praj's capabilities on the Supply Chain management domain.
Praj CPES business unit (Critical Process Equipment and Skids) is honored with Pune Best In Class Manufacturing Leadership Award 2018
The award was given for the efforts of Praj in manufacturing of heavy process equipment for various renowned customers. The award category was heavy process equipment.
Praj Supply Chain Management Team was honoured with “Express Logistics & Supply chain Leadership Award 2018”
This award is a testimony of the Praj's capabilities on the Supply Chain management domain. This award in the engineering category for pioneering effort in green SCM initiatives and for inclusive approach towards MSME sector organized by Abhi Group
2017
Excellence in Sustainable Supply Chain Award by World Sustainability organization
Praj received this award for remarkable work in the Green Procurement Initiative.
Winner of 5th Procurement Excellence Award in Best Green Procurement 2017
Praj’s supply chain management team started Green Procurement initiative in 2015 with the aim of raising quality standards of the biochemical processing industry. Winners were selected after a thorough evaluation by the ELSC jury consisting of several senior executives of various reputed companies. Praj sets Industry Benchmark in the Green Procurement Practices
Best Supply Chain Management Practices award by Indian Institute of Material Management (IIMM)
Praj recognised by IIMM for its Supply Chain Management Practices in the large manufacturing sector category at the 4th Annual Awards held at Sheraton Grand Pune.
Best Biotechnology R&D Specialists - Asia award 2017
Praj Matrix (unit of Praj) was conferred this award by Global Health & Pharma magazine. This awards recognises the hard work and dedication of the R&D firms, and the individuals behind them.
Praj received Rotary Industry Award for environmental initiatives
Praj recognized by Rotary club for its commendable initiatives in manufacturing sector
National Safety Council (NSC) Award for Praj Sanaswadi factory
Praj sanaswadi factory was bestowed with the prestigious National Safety Council Award. This annual award is institutionalized by the NSC to acknowledge efforts in the area of health, safety & environment.
NSC is a premier, apex body with the goal of creating a preventive & scientific approach to HSE issues.
2016
Bharatiya Sugar's Best Machinery Manufacturer (Distillery) national level award
Praj Industries won the '”Best Machinery Manufacturing (Distillery) Award” 2016, conferred by Bharatiya Sugar.
Praj is honored with Best HR Practices award 2016
Deccan Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture’s Best HR Practices award for outstanding efforts in promoting, implementing best HR practices at Praj Sanaswadi factory
2013
Praj receives “Bio Excellence Award 2013”
This award was given to Praj for the hard work and efforts of Praj Matrix- the innovation center towards research in bio industrials. Praj also received this award in 2009 & 2012.
PRAJ Matrix bestowed with the ABLE Tenth Anniversary Award
ABLE 10th Anniversary award under bio-industrial category for contribution to industrial biotechnology for it’s efforts and dedication towards Biotechnology
2012
Praj has been bestowed the “Bio Excellence Award 2012” in the Bio Industrial category
The award was presented at the hands of Dr. T. Ramasamy, Secretary of the DBT at the Bangalore Bio. This award was given to Praj for the hard work and efforts of Praj Matrix- the innovation center towards research in bio-industrials. Praj was also awarded with Bio Excellence Award in the 2009.
Praj Matrix received IGCW Green Innovation Award 2012
Praj was awarded by Industrial Green Chemistry World Organization (IGCW) for outstanding research in the field of Green chemistry & Engineering.
Praj Kandla manufacturing facility bestowed with the Highest Exports Award 2012
Kandla Special Economic Zone, India conferred the Highest Exports Award in the category of engineering and metallurgical products to the Kandla manufacturing unit
2010
Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) Export Award 2010
Praj received the EPCES Export Award for outstanding export performance from the category-II pproduct specific SEZ - MSME.
Praj received EEPC ''Gold Trophy''
In September 2010, Praj was honored with EEPC ''Gold Trophy'' Third time in a row for exceptional performance in exports for the year 2008-2009
2009
Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) Export Award 2009
In August 2009, Praj honored with EEPC Award second time in a row
Praj has been bestowed the “Bio Excellence Award 2019” in the Bio-Industrial category
This award was given to Praj for the hard work and efforts of Praj Matrix- the innovation center towards research in bio-industrials.
DHL – CNBC TV18 International Trade Award – 2009
Praj honored with the DHL – CNBC TV18 International Trade Award 2009 under the Engineering and Machine tools category for its outstanding export performance.
2008
Forbes under One Billion Company Award in Asia, 2008
Praj was conferred the 'Forbes Best Under a Billion Company' in Asia, for the second consecutive year, based on its consistent growth and profitability over three years.
2007
Engineering Export Promotion Council’s Silver Shield for outstanding export
Engineering Export Promotion Council’s Silver Shield for outstanding export
Forbes under One Billion Company Award in Asia, 2007
Praj was conferred the 'Forbes Best Under a Billion Company' in Asia, based on its consistent growth and profitability.
NDTV Outlook Money award for best value creator
Praj received “NDTV Outlook Money award 2007” for Best Value Creator
NDTV Outlook Money award for best value creator
Praj was honored with The Chemtech Innovation Award 2007
Praj was honored with The Chemtech Innovation Award 2007
Outstanding Contribution through Innovation Award’ from Chemtech Foundation for leading Praj into developing innovative technologies.
2006
Praj bags the EEPC ‘Star Performer Silver Shield’ Award
Praj bags the EEPC ‘Star Performer Silver Shield’ for its outstanding export performance in the year 2006-07 in the medium enterprise category
2005
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s (DSIR) award for exports in in-house R&D based technology
Praj is a recipient of the DSIR National Award in 2005 for outstanding In-House R&D achievements.
2020
Mr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with the degree of D. Litt. by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Mr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with the degree of D. Litt. by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
2019
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari was honored with Asia’s Greatest Leader of 2018 award by URS Media
The Asia’s Greatest Leaders 2018 Award list uses extensive primary and secondary data research across 16 industries. The meticulous evaluation of these elite brands was performed by the editorial team of URS media with the Audit firm, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) reviewing and validating the process.
2017
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari ranked 35 in ‘Globally Top 100 People List’ in Bioenergy space by Biofuels Digest
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman has been ranked 35th in the list of "Top 100 People in Advanced Bioeconomy" published by Biofuels Digest. Biofuels Digest is the most widely read daily in the Biofuels industry across the globe. The top 100 people were chosen out of 1000 people from various companies across the world. There is a strong consistency in getting the ranking better i.e from 86 to 53 to 35 in the year 2015, 2016 and now in 2017
2016
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari ranked 53 in ‘Globally Top 100 People List’ in Bioenergy space by Biofuels Digest
Recognizing his extraordinary contribution towards Sustainable bio economy. The 53rd rank received by Biofuels Digest reflects the dedication and hard work of Praj to focus on developing clean energy and make this world, a better place to live.
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received Arya Chanakya Maharashtra Rajya Udyojak Shreshtha Puraskar- 2016
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received Prabodh Ratna Puraskar 2016
2015
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari honored with Distinguished Service Award from IIT Bombay
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder & Executive Chairman of Praj has been selected for the IIT Bombay Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions towards his Alma Mater. He will be one of the very few to have the distinction of being selected to receive both, the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2005 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2015.
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari ranked 83 in ‘Globally Top 100 People List’ in BioEnergy space by Biofuels Digest
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman has been ranked 83rd in the list of "Top 100 People in Advanced Bioeconomy" published by Biofuels Digest.
2013
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari was honored with Biospectrum Leadership Award in 2013
He received this for his remarkable work in promoting the cause of Biofuels in the past three decades.
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received Empresario Most Inspiring Entrepreneur Award
His valuable contribution to the entrepreneurship world. The Award for leaders who have set exemplary standards, inspired all with their ideas, beliefs, persistence, and unparalleled business acumen.
Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 by Sugar Technologists’ Association of India
He was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 by the Sugar Technologists Association of India during the STAI 72nd Convention in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. STAI is the apex body of sugar professionals in India. The award was bestowed on Dr. Pramod Chaudhari for the invaluable contribution of Praj Industries in the development of innovative and sustainable technologies in the field of ethanol, under his leadership
Maxell (Maharashtra Corporate Excellence) Life Time Achievement Award 2013’ by Maxell Foundation, Mumbai
He has also been bestowed with the Maxell 'Lifetime Achievement Award 2013' for his momentous career as a 1st generation entrepreneur, spanning more than 3 decades.
Life Time Achievement Award 2013’ by Army Institute of Technology, Pune
The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Dr. Pramod Chaudhari by Army Institute of Technology.
2012
National Award by Suryadatta Group of Institutes
He was conferred the award to recognize the valuable contributions for his zeal and enthusiasm for excellence and enrichment towards the society through his relentless efforts in nationally & internationally.
2011
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari bestowed with Pune's Pride Award
He was conferred the award for his excellence in corporate world
2008
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari honored with Pune 2008 Achievers Award
He was conferred the award for his contribution excellence in entrepreneurship & corporate world
2007
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received National Level Entrepreneurship Award 2007
In recognition of the outstanding contribution made by Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman, Praj honoured him with National Level Entrepreneurship Award 2007 by Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred Outstanding contribution through Innovation Award 2007
2005
The ‘Distinguished Alumnus Award’ from IIT, Bombay
2018
Praj CSR team is honored with "Pune Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award 2018
Pune Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award 2018" for Praj’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices.
Praj CSR team received Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2018
This Award function organized by Amity Global Business School in association with Rotary Club & Business Standard. The award was presented at the 7th Annual Award Function held at Amity Global University campus, Pune
2017
Bureaucracy Today – CSR Award 2017
Praj CSR received this award in the Water Saving Category for projects in drought affected region of Maharashtra
2012
B. G. Deshmukh Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Praj was awarded with ‘Late Shri B G Deshmukh Corporate Social Responsible Innovation Award’ by MCCIA Pune