Tata Chemicals Limited reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening India’s research and innovation ecosystem through its participation in the CII Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnership 2025, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The summit brought together leaders from industry, academia, and government to deliberate on practical frameworks for accelerating collaboration and enhancing India’s R&D capabilities.
At the accompanying exhibition, Tata Chemicals showcased a range of recent product innovations and highlighted its active collaborations with leading research institutions across the country. The company’s exhibit attracted strong interest from industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, reflecting the growing relevance of science-led innovation in addressing complex industrial and societal challenges.
The inaugural session of the summit was addressed by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology, who later visited the exhibition area and interacted with representatives from academia and industry, including the Tata Chemicals team. His engagement underscored the importance of collaborative research models in driving national innovation priorities.
In a significant recognition of its sustained efforts, Tata Chemicals was named the Grand Jury Winner in the Industry – Large Manufacturing category at the CII Industry–Academia Partnership Awards 2025. The award acknowledges organizations that have demonstrated excellence in building impactful, long-term research partnerships that translate scientific knowledge into real-world applications.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Richard Lobo, Head of Innovation, Business Excellence, and Chief Ethics Counsellor at Tata Chemicals, said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition, which reinforces our commitment to sustainable science and technology excellence by leveraging the best of industry–academia partnerships. We will continue to advance technological breakthroughs for the nation, industry, and society through meaningful collaborations and radical innovation.”
The summit, themed “Catalysing India’s Rise as an R&D Powerhouse: Forging Partnerships, Driving Excellence,” highlighted breakthrough research, emerging technology domains, and collaborative models capable of accelerating innovation across sectors.
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