365Telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, March 7, 2025:Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), a key driver of transformative innovation in India, successfully hosted the 10th edition of Indian Innovation Icons at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Seven visionary innovators were recognized for their groundbreaking contributions, chosen through an extensive evaluation process by business and social impact experts from over 1,000 entries across multiple sectors.
ఇది కూడా చదవండి…రూ. 700 కోట్ల ఐపీవో కోసం సెబీకి డీఆర్హెచ్పీ దాఖలు చేసిన ఎక్సెల్సాఫ్ట్ టెక్నాలజీస్
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In the business category, the winners are revolutionizing their respective industries:
- Astrome Technologies – Pioneering India’s first commercial E-band spectrum product to enhance rural and remote wireless telecommunications.
- Chara Technologies – Advancing electric mobility with rare-Earth magnet-free electric motor systems for EVs and industrial machinery.
- IndraWater – Deploying decentralized and modular water treatment systems to recycle sewage and industrial wastewater.
- Skyroot Aerospace – Enabling cost-effective, on-demand access to space for global satellite operators.
In the social category, the winners are driving impactful change:
- AssisTech Foundation – Incubating and supporting disability-focused technology startups.
- Rocket Learning – Improving early childhood education and upskilling Anganwadi workers at the grassroots level.
- People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) – Documenting and preserving the stories of rural India through a digital archive.
Additionally, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) was honored with the Global Game-Changer Award for its role in democratizing digital payments in India and beyond.
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ఇది కూడా చదవండి…జనసేన ఎమ్మెల్సీ అభ్యర్థిగా రేపు నామినేషన్ వేయనున్న కె.నాగబాబు..
Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico Limited and Founder of Marico Innovation Foundation, remarked, “Indian Innovation Icons has consistently identified emerging pioneers, and over 80% of our past winners have sustained their success, making a real socio-economic and environmental impact. The 2025 winners exemplify India’s growing leadership in innovation.”
Amit Chandra, Honorary Chairperson, Governing Council of Marico Innovation Foundation, added, “Reaching the tenth edition of these awards underscores our long-standing commitment to game-changing ideas. Through the new identity of Indian Innovation Icons, we are further strengthening our dedication to fostering groundbreaking innovations.”
Building a Sustainable & Inclusive Future
The business category winners are shaping India’s infrastructure and economic future, driving advancements in clean energy, water management, space technology, and telecommunications. Their innovations are set to enhance connectivity, promote sustainability, and make infrastructure more accessible and cost-effective.
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On the social front, the winners are ensuring inclusivity by addressing the needs of underserved communities, ensuring that innovation benefits all sections of society.
Spotlight on Sustainability: Transforming Plastic Waste
A key highlight of the event was a panel discussion titled “Turning Plastic Waste into an Opportunity: A Collaborative Sustainable Future.”
Industry leaders, including Harsh Mariwala (Marico Innovation Foundation), Prabha Narasimhan (Colgate Palmolive India), and Masood Mallick (Re Sustainability Limited), engaged in a discussion moderated by Anubha Bhonsle (Founder, Newsworthy.Studio).
The panel explored sustainable strategies for the FMCG sector to develop circular economies and commercially viable brand-to-brand sustainability models.
Beyond Recognition: Scaling Innovation for Greater Impact
Marico Innovation Foundation remains committed to supporting these innovators beyond the event. The winning innovations will be showcased at MIF’s InnoWin Day on April 3, providing further opportunities for growth and collaboration.
“This platform is not just about recognition-it’s about accelerating India’s most promising innovators,” said Suranjana Ghosh, Head of Marico Innovation Foundation. “We don’t just celebrate bold ideas; we actively build an ecosystem to nurture and propel them forward.”
With a decade of fostering innovation, Indian Innovation Icons continues to be a catalyst for groundbreaking ideas that drive sustainable progress and societal transformation.