Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to Present FTCCI Excellence Awards 2025 Today in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will present the FTCCI Excellence Awards 2025 on Tuesday, July 8 at 5:30 PM at Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, celebrating outstanding achievements in industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the state.
Organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), the prestigious awards—now in their 51st year—honour top performers across 19 categories, ranging from industrial innovation and export excellence to digital tourism and women entrepreneurship.
A Legacy of Excellence and Impact
Founded in 1917, FTCCI is one of India’s oldest and most dynamic regional chambers. Since 1974, its Annual Excellence Awards have recognized the contributions of businesses and individuals that have significantly impacted Telangana’s economic landscape.
“These awards are given to organizations known for their quality production, sustainable growth, innovation, and contribution to Telangana’s GDP,” said Dr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President, FTCCI.
Award Categories Reflect Innovation and Social Impact
Mr. Ramakanth Inani, Chair of the FTCCI Excellence Awards Committee & Past President, highlighted the categories, which span across both organisational and individual achievements:
Key Categories Include:
- Excellence in Industrial All-Round Performance – Large Industries & SMEs
- Excellence in Agri-Based Industry
- Excellence in Export Performance – Large Industries & SMEs
- Excellence in CSR, Aerospace & Defence, Pharma
- Excellence in ESG Performance – Large Industries
- Excellence in Tourism Promotion & Hospitality
- Excellence in Marketing & Product Innovation – Large & SME
- Excellence in Health Care & R&D Innovation
- Excellence in Start-Up and Digital Tourism
Individual Honors Include:
- Excellence in Science & Engineering
- Women Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Self-Sustaining Effort by a Differently Abled Person
Transparent and Credible Evaluation Process
Mr. R. Ravi Kumar, Senior Vice President, FTCCI, emphasized the credibility of the awards, stating that they not only boost organisational morale but also drive quality improvements across sectors.
The evaluation was conducted by a distinguished jury panel comprising:
- Justice Sri Challa Kodanda Ram
- M. Gopal Krishna, IAS (Retd)
- Ajay Mishra, IAS (Retd)
- Sri B.P. Acharya, IAS (Retd)
- Prof. Uday B. Desai, Founding Director, IIT Hyderabad
Mr. Srinivas Garimella, Member, FTCCI Excellence Awards Committee, noted that the application and screening process was fully digitised, allowing broad participation from businesses across Telangana.
As the state positions itself as an economic powerhouse, the FTCCI Excellence Awards continue to play a pivotal role in inspiring innovation, promoting inclusive growth, and recognizing the changemakers shaping Telangana’s future.
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