Corporate

2024

• Ranked 1st in Biofuels Digest Global Hottest 50 Companies in the Bioeconomy 2024
• Praj conferred with the ‘Award for Excellence in Export 2022-23’ in the category of ‘Engineering & Metallurgical Products’ organized by the Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ)
• Praj conferred with the renowned “Act of Compassion Award 2024” in the category of “Women Empowerment”
• PRAJ won the BEST SUPPLIER AWARD in the LEAD category by Baker Hughes

2023

• Praj honoured with a prestigious award in the field of sustainability and innovation by the esteemed ELSC Leadership Award
• Ranked 2nd in Biofuels Digest Global Hottest 50 Companies in the Bioeconomy 2023
• Bagged 39th Rank among ‘Elite 100’ published by Dalal Street Investment Journal
• Received Special Supplier Award from Baker Hughes

2022

• Bestowed with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award in the Innovative Product and Service category for BIOSYRUP®
• Praj Industries won the prestigious Fortune India’s THE NEXT 500 Award in the Engineering sector
• Based on Praj’s proprietary 2G Ethanol technology, IOCL’s advanced biofuels refinery project at Panipat Complex ranked 5th Hottest Project globally.
• Praj’s home-grown RenGasTM process-based HPCL CBG project received the 7th Rank in Global Hottest 50 Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2022
• Praj wins Best Machinery Manufacturing (Distillery) Award for its contribution to the sugar industry by Bharatiya Sugar
• Praj won the ‘Excellence in Product Innovation & Design 2022’ award for its ground-breaking BIOSYRUP® product by Manufacturing Today magazine

2021

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

  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.

2020

• Praj Industries ranked No. 1 among the Best Places to Work in the advanced bioeconomy 2020 by Biofuels Digest
• 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

• 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 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.

• 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

• Best Supply Chain Management Practices award by Indian Institute of Material Management (IIMM)

  raj 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.

• 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 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.

• raj 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 2009” 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

• NDTV Outlook Money award for best value creator

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

• 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.

• 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.

Individual

2024

• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with ‘Udyog Ratna Award 2024’ at Mahatech 2024
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari bestowed with ‘Dr. Mohan.I. Patel Industrial Research Leadership Award 2023’

2023

• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with the coveted ‘Atal Sanskruti Gaurav Award 2023’
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred Prestigious Fellowship from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) 2023
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari Bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 by Indian Institute of Material Management (IIMM), Pune
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari presented with the Prestigious ‘Sustainable Crusader Award 2023’ at JP Shroff Foundation
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari presented with the Prestigious ‘Dr. Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar Award 2023’ at Pune Prarthana Samaj Award Ceremony
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari presented with the Prestigious ‘Hall of Fame Award 2023’ at Pro MFGs CuPID Conference & Award Ceremony
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari Awarded Honourary Doctorate of Science by Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari Conferred with Life Time Achievement Award from Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Pune
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari bestowed with Satara Bhushan Purashkar 2023
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari bestowed with the prestigious Eminent Engineer Award 2022 by Engineering Council of India (ECI)
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with ‘Jeevan Sadhana Gaurav’ Award 2023 presented by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari presented with the Prestigious ‘Jagatik Marathi Bhushan Award 2023’ Jagatik Marathi Mandal

2022

• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with William C Holmberg Award for the Lifetime achievement in Bioeconomy
• IACC conferred Dr. Pramod Chaudhari with ‘Outstanding Contributor to the Cross-Border Trade’ Award
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari bestowed with the “Special Industry Recognition Award” at the 6th Edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Awards 2022
• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari conferred with the coveted ‘Atal Sanskruti Gaurav Award 2023’

2021

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

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

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

• Prestigious George Washington Carver Award Announced For Dr. Pramod Chaudhari
• Dattopant Thengdi Rashtriya Svavalamban Sanmaan 2020’ by Swadeshi Jagaran Manch

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

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 was honoured with this prestigious award for best practice of Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility by MAEER’s MIT School of Government, Pune

• Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received Prabodh Ratna Puraskar 2016

  Dr. Pramod Chaudhari received this Puraskar for his commendable work in different walks of life such as research, innovation, agriculture, entrepreneurship, social service.

• 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.

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.

• fe 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

  Dr.pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman was conferred the prestigious Outstanding contribution through Innovation Award 2007 by Chemtech Foundation for leading Praj into developing innovative technologies

2005

• The ‘Distinguished Alumnus Award’ from IIT, Bombay

  Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman of Praj has been selected for the IIT Bombay Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions towards his Alma Mater

Sustainability

2024

• Praj conferred with the renowned “Act of Compassion Award 2024” in the category of “Environmental Sustainability”
• Praj conferred with “Distinguished Service Award” at Rotary CSR Awards 2023

2022

• Praj conferred with ‘Climate Action Programme CAP 2.0 Committed Award 2022’

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

• Beaucracy 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