Application Submission
Submit the completed form along with product catalogues and photographs by 15 November 2026.
MCCIA Annual Awards 2026
Excellence doesn’t always announce itself
Recognising excellence across industry, entrepreneurship and social impact.
Overview
This is an invitation to bring forward the work, the people and the journeys that deserve wider recognition.
The MCCIA Awards 2026 recognise such achievements across industry, entrepreneurship, innovation, exports, sustainability and social responsibility.
From a breakthrough idea to a resilient entrepreneur, from a business taking Indian capability to global markets to an organisation embedding sustainability in how it operates, excellence takes many forms.
Areas we recognise
The MCCIA Awards
Explore the award categories and open one to review its criteria.
An MCCIA Award places your organisation’s achievements within a longstanding industry platform.
Bring your organisation's achievements before a wider industry ecosystem.
Put forward the innovation, performance or impact your organisation has demonstrated.
Present your products, processes and initiatives on an established industry platform.
Help other businesses learn from approaches that contribute to industry and society.
Award Selection Process
Start by submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates may then be asked for documents, a presentation, or a workplace visit.
Submit the completed form along with product catalogues and photographs by 15 November 2026.
MCCIA's expert jury reviews all submissions and shortlists the most deserving candidates.
Shortlisted applicants provide further details, sales literature, and bio-data.
Shortlisted candidates present their case before the Selection Committee.
The Committee may seek additional information, documents, or discussions before finalising.
Where necessary, the Selection Committee visits the workplace for an on-the-spot evaluation.
After careful evaluation and deliberation, the jury finalises the awardees.
FAQs
The MCCIA Annual Awards recognise businesses and entrepreneurs for significant contributions in innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, exports, CSR, defence production, women entrepreneurship, and agri, dairy, and food processing.
The Awards bring together nine categories that reflect different areas of achievement across industry and enterprise.
An MCCIA Award is an opportunity to place your organisation, innovation or entrepreneurial journey on a recognised industry platform.
It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the work of your team and be recognised alongside organisations contributing to the growth of industry and enterprise.
Eligibility depends on the category.
Different Awards have different criteria. For example, the S. L. Kirloskar Export Excellence Award is open to MCCIA member manufacturer exporters. At the same time, the Dr. R. J. Rathi Award is open to small, medium and large manufacturing and service units. The Late Kiran Natu Udyojakta Puraskar is specifically for first-generation successful entrepreneurs.
Please review the eligibility criteria for your chosen Award before applying.
The MCCIA Annual Awards feature nine categories:
Start with what your organisation has achieved, rather than trying to fit your business into a category.
Review the nine Awards and choose the one that most closely reflects your area of contribution. Each Award page provides its specific focus and eligibility criteria.
If your organisation works across multiple areas, review the relevant categories before deciding where your nomination fits best.
Visit the MCCIA Awards page and select the Award you wish to apply for.
Review the eligibility criteria and application requirements, complete the nomination form and submit the required information and supporting material.
The last date for submission is 15 November 2026.
The selection process involves multiple stages.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide additional information and documents. Shortlisted candidates may then be invited for an interview and presentation.
The Selection Committee may also seek further information or discussions and, where necessary, conduct an on site visit before the final selection.
The requirements vary by Award.
Depending on the category, the initial application may require information about your organisation, product, process, business performance or initiative, along with relevant catalogues and photographs.
Shortlisted applicants may subsequently be asked for additional documentation, sales literature, profiles, photographs or other information relevant to their nomination.
Please refer to the individual Award page for the specific requirements.
The last date for submitting nominations for the MCCIA Annual Awards is 15 November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their submissions before the deadline.
For queries regarding the MCCIA Annual Awards, please contact:
Mr. Satish Joshi
Associate Director, MCCIA
Mr. Mandar Marathe
Manager, MCCIA
Tel: 020 25709162 / 020 25709167
Mobile: 9881127658 / 9881972139
Email: mandarm@mcciapune.com / satishj@mcciapune.com
Ready to apply?
Nominations close 15 November 2026. The selection process is thorough and fair, assessed by an expert jury and an industry selection committee.
