Awards

AsiaOne Magazine & URS Media International chosen Praj as “World's Greatest Brand of 2020-21”.

Praj Industries ranks as 2nd in the list of world’s 50 Hottest companies in global bioeconomy for 2021 by US based Biofuels Digest in Low Carbon Fuels and Renewable Chemicals category.

Also secures 3rd ranking in the newly introduced Biodesign & Engineering category that recognizes hottest companies for their capabilities in innovations and services in commercial-scale operations and products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Praj received this award for remarkable work in the Green Procurement Initiative.

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

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.

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 recognized by Rotary club for its commendable initiatives in manufacturing sector

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.

Praj Industries won the '”Best Machinery Manufacturing (Distillery) Award” 2016, conferred by Bharatiya Sugar.

Deccan Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture’s Best HR Practices award for outstanding efforts in promoting, implementing best HR practices at Praj Sanaswadi factory

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.

ABLE 10th Anniversary award under bio-industrial category for contribution to industrial biotechnology for it’s efforts and dedication towards Biotechnology

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 was awarded by Industrial Green Chemistry World Organization (IGCW) for outstanding research in the field of Green chemistry & Engineering.

Kandla Special Economic Zone, India conferred the Highest Exports Award in the category of engineering and metallurgical products to the Kandla manufacturing unit

Praj received the EPCES Export Award for outstanding export performance from the category-II pproduct specific SEZ - MSME.

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

In August 2009, Praj honored with EEPC Award second time in a row

This award was given to Praj for the hard work and efforts of Praj Matrix- the innovation center towards research in bio-industrials.

Praj honored with the DHL – CNBC TV18 International Trade Award 2009 under the Engineering and Machine tools category for its outstanding export performance.

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.

Engineering Export Promotion Council’s Silver Shield for outstanding export

Praj was conferred the 'Forbes Best Under a Billion Company' in Asia, based on its consistent growth and profitability.

Praj received “NDTV Outlook Money award 2007” for Best Value Creator

Praj was honored with The Chemtech Innovation Award 2007

Outstanding Contribution through Innovation Award’ from Chemtech Foundation for leading Praj into developing innovative technologies.

Praj bags the EEPC ‘Star Performer Silver Shield’ for its outstanding export performance in the year 2006-07 in the medium enterprise category

Praj is a recipient of the DSIR National Award in 2005 for outstanding In-House R&D achievements.

‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2020-21’, by Asiaone Magazine and URS Media International

‘Dattopant Thengdi Rashtriya Svavalamban Sanmaan 2020’ by Swadeshi Jagaran Manch

Mr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with the degree of D. Litt. by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

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.

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

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, 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, Executive Chairman has been ranked 83rd in the list of "Top 100 People in Advanced Bioeconomy" published by Biofuels Digest.

He received this for his remarkable work in promoting the cause of Biofuels in the past three decades.

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.

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

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.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Dr. Pramod Chaudhari by Army Institute of Technology.

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.

He was conferred the award for his excellence in corporate world

He was conferred the award for his contribution excellence in entrepreneurship & corporate world

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

Pune Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award 2018" for Praj’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices.

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

Praj CSR received this award in the Water Saving Category for projects in drought affected region of Maharashtra

Praj was awarded with ‘Late Shri B G Deshmukh Corporate Social Responsible Innovation Award’ by MCCIA Pune