The wait is over. The winners of the Telangana Industry Awards 2021 have been selected after a rigorous selection process. These awards recognise the best businesses in the State across 6 categories. And today we are revealing the winners in the category of ‘Best Export Performance’.

But first, here is what some of the illustrious jury members have to say about the participating businesses and selection process.

It is heartening to see the industrial growth in Telangana through companies which are not only innovative but also have sustainability built into their fabric. The future belongs to such companies which not only create wealth for themselves but are also socially responsible. 

Jayesh Ranjan - IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce and ITE&C Departments, Government Of Telangana  - Chairman

We are extremely pleased to host the Telangana State Industry Awards on the GlobalLinker platform for the fourth year in a row. It's wonderful to see the enthusiastic participation and as a jury member I can say that selecting the best of the best was no easy feat.

Sameer Vakil - CEO & Co-Founder, GlobalLinker

The contestants revealed the growth of industrialization in the State and the maturity of innovations. It has been a wonderful experience and a tough journey to go through the outstanding profiles of the industrialists of Telangana in various fields. Innovation-led entrepreneurship establishes its uniqueness of Telangana translating policy into action. Those who missed the Awards this year are no less winners than those who received them. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all. 

Yerram Raju - Director & Advisor, TIHCL

The variety of scale, industries and types of innovation was very impressive. We got to see so many innovations which we would otherwise not have known about, thanks to this initiative. Keep it up. 

Ajit Rangnekar - Director General, RICH

Other jury members include -- Manicka Raj, IAS, Commissioner of Industries, Government of Telangana; E V Narasimha Reddy, VC & MD, TSIIC; Vatsala Mishra, OSD, Industries and Commerce Dept., Government of Telangana.

Winners of Best Export Performance

Recognising impressive export practices leading to greater profits and revenues.

Gold - Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS)

The company is a joint venture between the Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems . It  is India's first private sector Missile Subsystems manufacturing facility. In the past 3 years their export revenue has grown by nearly 100%. KRAS has a world-class manufacturing setup. They have strengthened their systems and processes by complying with global standards.

Silver - Optimus Drugs Pvt. Ltd.

Optimus Drugs is an R&D driven pharma company. 63% of their total sales comes through exports. Their secret to sustaining and increasing export share is that they offer innovator-quality products at affordable prices; focus on extensive R&D; global standard production facilities and high quality standards.

Bronze - Nava Bharat Ventures Ltd 

Nava Bharat Ventures Limited (NBV) operates in the business verticals of power generation and O & M services, mining, Ferro alloys, healthcare services and agri-business with operations spread over India, South East Asia and Africa. The Company’s major business segment is power generation. It produces thermal power using coal and bio-mass in India. NBV is a leading manufacturer exporter of manganese and chromium ferro alloys from India.

Bronze - Shree Malani Foams (P) Ltd

Shree Malani Foams Pvt. Ltd. is a leading player in PU Foams which caters to different industries as Footwear, Automobile, Furniture, etc. With a wide range of offerings in PU foams in different colour, sizes, and densities, SMFPL also provides an option of customised foams. All these demands are processed under their flagship brand Cenflex.

Congratulations to the winners in the Best Export Performance category!