Hyderabad, April 15, 2025 – The 108-year-old Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), one of India’s most dynamic regional chambers, has announced its prestigious Annual Excellence Awards 2025. Entries are now open across 21 categories, with the last date for submission being May 10, 2025.
Initiated in 1974, the FTCCI Excellence Awards aim to promote excellence and the spirit of entrepreneurship across the state. Over the past five decades, the awards have become among the most coveted recognitions in Telangana. Most years, they have been presented by successive Chief Ministers, and this year too, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy is likely to present the awards at a grand ceremony in June.
Addressing a press conference at Federation House, Dr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI, emphasized the chamber’s legacy in identifying and recognizing outstanding contributions to industry, commerce, and trade. “These awards are given to organizations known for quality production, innovation, sustainable growth, and significant contributions to the state’s GDP,” he said.
Mr. Ramakanth Inani, Chair, FTCCI Excellence Awards Committee & Past President elaborated on the 21 award categories, which 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 Industry, Pharma
- Excellence in ESG Performance – Large Industries
- Excellence in Tourism Promotion & Hospitality
- Excellence in Marketing Innovation
- Excellence in Product Innovation – Large & SME
- Excellence in Health Care Innovation
- Excellence in Research & Development – Large Industries
- Excellence in Start-up
- Excellence in Digital Tourism
Additionally, awards will be presented in individual categories such as:
- Excellence in Science & Engineering
- Women Entrepreneurship
- Self-sustaining Effort by a Differently Abled Person
- Social Entrepreneurship
Mr. R. Ravi Kumar, Senior Vice President, FTCCI, noted that the awards are highly credible and greatly boost organizational morale, encourage quality improvements, and bring prestige to the winners.
Mr. Srinivas Garimella, Member of the FTCCI Excellence Awards Committee and Chair, Industrial Development Committee, shared that applications can be submitted online via the dedicated portal. The awards are open to all businesses based in Telangana, and the process is completely digitised. A nominal entry fee is applicable.
The entries will be evaluated by a distinguished jury panel, including:
- 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
The committee anticipates receiving over 700 entries this year
Sri Prem Chand Kankaria, Member, FTCCI Excellence Awards Committee & Chair Banking & Finance Committee, FTCCI proposed vote of thanks.