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Mint
8 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness 2025 Celebrates India's Industrial Growth
June 14, 2025 | ITC Maratha, Mumbai India's most influential gathering of manufacturing minds convened on June 14, 2025, at the ITC Maratha, Mumbai, to celebrate industrial excellence at the annual National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) presentation ceremony. The evening marked a significant milestone in the country's journey toward global manufacturing leadership. The awards ceremony was held immediately after the 7th edition of the Manufacturing Thought Leaders' Summit (MTLS), an event that has come to symbolize the spirit of knowledge exchange and innovation among India's industrial visionaries. Padma Bhushan Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, one of India's most distinguished scientists and technocrats, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In recognition of his monumental contributions to science and nation-building, Dr. Pillai was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM). The award was presented by Mr. Ravi Kant, former Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Tata Motors, in a moving and celebratory ceremony. The evening was further elevated by the presence of distinguished special guests from some of India's leading industrial houses: Mr. Satish Agrawal – President, Ajanta Pharma Ltd Mr. Saurabh Khedekar – President and CEO – Hindalco Alumina Business, Hindalco Industries Limited Mr. Lokendra Raj Singh – Chief Operating Officer, JSW Steel Mr. Lakshminarayana Neti – Chief Operating Officer, Biological E. Ltd Mr. Shirish Bhide – Operations and Supply Chain India Lead, Cummins India Limited Mr. Nirupam Sahay – CEO, Hindware Limited Mr. Rajendra Chunodkar – President – Manufacturing Operations, Lupin Limited Mr. Vikas Garg – Chief Manufacturing Officer, Superform Chemistries Ltd. (UPL Group Company) Mr. P R Bhaskar Reddy – Director, Hetero Labs Limited Mr. Amit Gupta – Director – Infrastructure, Energy and Materials Business, Dassault Systèmes Mr. Praveer Kumar – Executive Director, GAIL Mr. Vijay Kumar Bindlish – Senior Vice President, Jindal Stainless Limited The summit featured compelling keynote addresses and thought-provoking discussions by some of India's most respected minds across industries. Esteemed speakers included: Dr. Anil Khandelwal, former Chairman and Managing Director, Bank of Baroda Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, former Chairman, NASSCOM Mr. Rajesh Srivastava, renowned author and leadership expert Dr Sibichen Mathew, renowned author and bureaucrat Mr. Barath from Zoho, who shared insights on a simplified approach to developing customized business solutions, highlighting the importance of agility and adaptability in today's digital landscape Speakers from Dassault Systèmes, the Technology Partner for the summit, also captivated the audience with powerful case studies showcasing scientific software solutions and their application in real-world manufacturing environments. Their presentations demonstrated how advanced modelling and simulation tools can accelerate innovation and improve product and process efficiency. The summit's Knowledge Partner, Deloitte India, brought deep insights into the digital transformation of manufacturing. Mr. Jayakumar, Partner at Deloitte India, emphasized the necessity of digital adoption to enhance global competitiveness. Ms. Sudeeptha Veerapaneni, Chief Innovation Officer, spoke about the critical need for gigafactories and hyper-connected supply chains. Mr. Rahul Ghosh discussed the application of digital twins to optimize operations and unlock efficiencies on the shop floor. The NAMC Awards ceremony saw the convergence of over a hundred participating factories, celebrating the rigor, innovation, and operational excellence demonstrated across the manufacturing sector. Business leaders who accepted the awards on behalf of their respective units praised the transparent, technical, and robust assessment methodology adopted by IRIM in identifying the winners. This year, 118 factories were evaluated, and 91 units were recognized across various categories for their outstanding performance. The most coveted title, the NAMC 2025 Trophy, was claimed by the Vijayanagar Works of JSW Ltd. The First Runner-up award went to Tata Motors Electric Mobility Unit, Sanand, while JSL's Hisar Unit secured the Second Runner-up position. As India aims to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, the NAMC Awards and the MTLS platform serve as a beacon, celebrating excellence, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing the nation's commitment to building a resilient and future-ready industrial ecosystem. Note to the Reader: This article is part of Mint's promotional consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. Mint assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.
Eater
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Here Is the Full List of James Beard Awards 2025 Winners
Tonight, in a star-studded ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 James Beard Awards, considered the highest accolade for chefs and restaurateurs in America. In the major categories, Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colorado was named Outstanding Restaurant, Jungsik Yim of Jungsik in New York City took home the award for Outstanding Chef, and Bûcheron in Minneapolis was named Best New Restaurant. It was a big night in general for NYC, which was shut out of the major categories entirely last year: This year, Atomix won for Outstanding Hospitality, while the team of Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr (of Frenchette, Le Veau d' Or, and Le Rock) won Outstanding Restaurateur. This evening's Restaurant and Chef Awards follow Saturday's Media Awards hosted by Padma Lakshmi, which celebrated food media working in cookbooks, journalism, and television and audio. For this 35th-annual Restaurant and Chef Awards, Nyesha Arrington and Andrew Zimmern acted as the ceremony hosts. Tonight's award winners, selected from a finalists list announced on April 2, follow previously announced 2025 Beard Award recipients: journalist and historian Toni Tipton-Martin (who earned the Lifetime Achievement Award), Cafe Momentum founder Chad Houser (who received the Humanitarian of the Year Award), and the five winners of the Impact Award. Several winners addressed the current political moment directly in their speeches — three specifically emphatically declared 'fuck ICE' at the end of their remarks. The full list of winners, below: Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, Frenchette, Le Veau d' Or, and Le Rock, New York, NY Jungsik Yim, Jungsik, New York, NY Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO Phila Lorn, Mawn, Philadelphia, PA Bûcheron, Minneapolis, MN JinJu Patisserie, Portland, OR Cat Cox, Country Bird Bakery, Tulsa, OK Charleston, Baltimore, MD Identidad Cocktail Bar, San Juan, PR Arjav Ezekiel, Birdie's, Austin, TX Ignacio Jimenez, Superbueno, New York, NY Jon Yao, Kato, Los Angeles, CA Noah Sandoval, Oriole, Chicago, IL Carlos Delgado, Causa and Amazonia, Washington, D.C. Karyn Tomlinson, Myriel, St. Paul, MN Salvador Alamilla, Amano, Caldwell, ID Vijay Kumar, Semma, New York, NY Sky Haneul Kim, Gift Horse, Providence, RI Timothy Wastell, Antica Terra, Amity, OR Nando Chang, Itamae AO, Miami, FL Jake Howell, Peninsula, Nashville, TN Yotaka Martin, Lom Wong, Phoenix, AZ Thomas Bille, Belly of the Beast, Spring, TX The following wins were previously announced: • Lucky Wishbone, Anchorage, AK • Dooky Chase, New Orleans, LA • U.S. Representative Angie Craig (the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture) • Anthony Edwards, Jr., (co-founder of Black-owned restaurants guide EatOkra) • Seanicaa Edwards Herron (founder and executive director of the Freedmen Heirs Foundation) • Dune Lankard (president and founder of Native Conservancy) Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation. Additional photo illustration credits: Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Inner Circle acknowledges, Edward "Ted" B. Brown III as a Pinnacle Professional Member
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Edward "Ted" B. Brown III is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Business Continuity and Crisis Management Consulting. Ted Brown, an esteemed expert in business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management, continues to set the benchmark in consulting as the owner, president, and chief executive officer of KETCHConsulting. With over 40 years of industry experience, Mr. Brown leverages his expertise to guide individuals and organizations nationwide in navigating crises with resilience and strategic precision. Mr. Brown's career is highlighted by decades of dedication and leadership, underpinned by a strong academic foundation from The Pennsylvania State University. His affiliation with prestigious organizations, including the Disaster Recovery Institute, the Business Continuity Institute, and the Association of Continuity Professionals, showcases his commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the field. Recognized for his impactful contributions, Mr. Brown was honored as Consultant of the Year by Disaster Recovery International in 2017 and received their distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. His philosophy emphasizes the significance of networking, superior Customer Satisfaction, and adaptability in the consulting realm. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Brown shares a deep personal connection with his wife, Elaine Carol Brown, celebrating 50 years of marriage. His forward-looking vision focuses on continued growth and success, embodying a legacy that intertwines expertise with compassion. Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Inner Circle Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NEUTRIK America's Top Revenue Award Goes to Mouser Electronics for Third Year
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas, June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced that it has received NEUTRIK America's 2024 Distributor Top Revenue Award. This is the third straight year for Mouser to win the top revenue award for outstanding business performance. NEUTRIK Group is a leading provider of professional audio, video and lighting (AVL) connector systems. The award was presented to the Mouser team during the recent EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. NEUTRIK Americas cited Mouser's exemplary performance in overall sales, new business, revenue growth and customer growth. Mouser's Krystal Jackson, Vice President of Supplier Management, also received a special Lifetime Award for her long-standing dedication and achievement. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from NEUTRIK Americas, a recognized connectivity leader in our industry," said Krystal Jackson, Mouser Vice President of Supplier Management. "Personally, I want to thank the team for honoring me with the Lifetime Award. Our success is a testament to our mutual dedication to delivering best-in-class products to our shared customers. We look forward to many more great years ahead." "The Mouser team achieved outstanding sales results for 2024, producing top revenue and growth earnings for the third year," said Tom Chudyk, Director of Sales for NEUTRIK Americas. "Mouser's professional services, top-notch logistics, marketing, and sales support drive the business initiatives we need to excel. The relationship built with Krystal Jackson over the last 15-plus years and her commitment to supporting our brand has significantly contributed to our success. She was well deserving of our Lifetime Achievement Award we presented to her at EDS for her leadership and dedication to the NEUTRIK Group." Mouser has been recognized in the past decade with over a dozen distributor awards from NEUTRIK Americas. Mouser previously received the Outstanding Performance Award for 2020, 2019 and 2017. The global distributor has also received the Distributor of the Year and Supplier Manager of the Year awards for 2021 and 2019 and Distributor Top Revenue Award for 2022 and 2023. NEUTRIK, a brand of the NEUTRIK Group, is an industry leader in connectivity solutions for the professional AVL and broadcast markets. In addition to its famous screwless XLR cable connectors, they are the inventor of powerCON®, etherCON®, speakON®, opticalCON®, combo 1/4-inch XLR chassis connectors, the D-size flange, rearTWIST® BNC connectors, and dozens of other innovations. To learn more about the wide selection of NEUTRIK products available from Mouser, visit For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information. Engineers can stay abreast of today's exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser's complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser's email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at About Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit Trademarks Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts For further information, contact:Kevin Hess, Mouser ElectronicsSenior Vice President of Marketing+1 (817) For press inquiries, contact:Kelly DeGarmo, Mouser ElectronicsManager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations+1 (817) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NEUTRIK America's Top Revenue Award Goes to Mouser Electronics for Third Year
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced that it has received NEUTRIK America's 2024 Distributor Top Revenue Award. This is the third straight year for Mouser to win the top revenue award for outstanding business performance. NEUTRIK Group is a leading provider of professional audio, video and lighting (AVL) connector systems. Mouser's Krystal Jackson, Vice President of Supplier Management, also received a special Lifetime Award for her long-standing dedication and achievement. Share The award was presented to the Mouser team during the recent EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. NEUTRIK Americas cited Mouser's exemplary performance in overall sales, new business, revenue growth and customer growth. Mouser's Krystal Jackson, Vice President of Supplier Management, also received a special Lifetime Award for her long-standing dedication and achievement. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from NEUTRIK Americas, a recognized connectivity leader in our industry," said Krystal Jackson, Mouser Vice President of Supplier Management. "Personally, I want to thank the team for honoring me with the Lifetime Award. Our success is a testament to our mutual dedication to delivering best-in-class products to our shared customers. We look forward to many more great years ahead." "The Mouser team achieved outstanding sales results for 2024, producing top revenue and growth earnings for the third year," said Tom Chudyk, Director of Sales for NEUTRIK Americas. "Mouser's professional services, top-notch logistics, marketing, and sales support drive the business initiatives we need to excel. The relationship built with Krystal Jackson over the last 15-plus years and her commitment to supporting our brand has significantly contributed to our success. She was well deserving of our Lifetime Achievement Award we presented to her at EDS for her leadership and dedication to the NEUTRIK Group." Mouser has been recognized in the past decade with over a dozen distributor awards from NEUTRIK Americas. Mouser previously received the Outstanding Performance Award for 2020, 2019 and 2017. The global distributor has also received the Distributor of the Year and Supplier Manager of the Year awards for 2021 and 2019 and Distributor Top Revenue Award for 2022 and 2023. NEUTRIK, a brand of the NEUTRIK Group, is an industry leader in connectivity solutions for the professional AVL and broadcast markets. In addition to its famous screwless XLR cable connectors, they are the inventor of powerCON ®, etherCON ®, speakON ®, opticalCON ®, combo 1/4-inch XLR chassis connectors, the D-size flange, rearTWIST ® BNC connectors, and dozens of other innovations. To learn more about the wide selection of NEUTRIK products available from Mouser, visit For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information. Engineers can stay abreast of today's exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser's complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser's email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at About Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit Trademarks Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
