Frost & Sullivan is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 editions of the India Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA) and the Sustainability 4.0 Awards. These prestigious awards recognize organizations that exemplify excellence in manufacturing and sustainability, driving transformative change across industries. The awards ceremony will be held on December 12, 2025.
India Manufacturing Excellence Awards (IMEA)
IMEA honors organizations across sectors—including automotive, industrial engineering, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and metals—for their outstanding achievements in manufacturing. Over the past 20 years, IMEA has played a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing capabilities, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing production systems in India. As the country’s earliest and most respected assessment-based manufacturing award, IMEA continues to set industry benchmarks.
Highlighting the evolution of Indian manufacturing, Rahul Sharma, VP & Global Head, Digital Transformation & Sustainability Practice, Frost & Sullivan, stated: “Indian manufacturing has witnessed significant advancements over the past few decades, driven by the adoption of advanced practices and enhanced infrastructure. At Frost & Sullivan, we play a key role in fostering operational excellence through robust assessment frameworks and collaborative knowledge-sharing initiatives, helping businesses achieve measurable value and improved bottom-line performance.”
Sustainability 4.0 Awards
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability is no longer optional—it is an imperative. Organizations are actively implementing strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and champion responsible resource management.
The Sustainability 4.0 Awards recognize companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to sustainability across four key pillars: Purpose, Partnership, Planet, and People. Since its inception, these awards have celebrated businesses leading the charge in sustainability with a holistic and impactful approach that benefits business, society, and the environment.
Emphasizing the importance of sustainable strategies, Rahul Sharma remarked: “As industries evolve, sustainability has become a critical responsibility. Leading organizations are embracing innovative practices to minimize their environmental impact and ensure the efficient use of resources, driving long-term value and positive change.”
The Sustainability 4.0 Awards include three levels of recognition—Believers, Challengers, and Leaders, based on predefined qualifying scores. The two highest-scoring companies will receive the prestigious:
- Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year
- Sustainable Business of the Year
Additionally, the Jury Special Mention Award will honor outstanding initiatives that contribute to environmental protection, social well-being, and economic prosperity.
Frost & Sullivan will also recognize exceptional industry leaders driving manufacturing transformation and sustainability/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. This accolade will celebrate individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to transformative change within their industries.