New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) was honored with multiple prestigious awards at the 2025 Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) Awards, recognizing its exceptional leadership, governance, and contributions to women empowerment in the public sector. These accolades were presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a special ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan.
Leadership Excellence Award for Arvind Kumar
IndianOil’s Director (Refineries), Arvind Kumar, was awarded the “Individual Leadership Excellence (Miniratna I & II PSEs)” category for his exemplary leadership role during his tenure as Managing Director (MD) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) in 2022-23. The award recognized Kumar’s significant contribution to CPCL’s operational achievements, which played a pivotal role in enhancing IndianOil’s overall performance in the energy sector.
On receiving the award, Arvind Kumar expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am humbled to receive the SCOPE Eminence Award in the category of Individual Leadership Excellence. It’s a true honor to be recognized for my work at CPCL. This award reflects the collective efforts of the team, and I dedicate it to their commitment to excellence.”
Recognition of Women Leadership at IndianOil
IndianOil’s commitment to gender diversity and empowering women in leadership roles was also highlighted with two Outstanding Women Leadership Awards. The awards were presented to Ms. Geetika Verma, Chief General Manager (CGM) and Senior Head (KeSO), and Ms. Mamoni Basumatary, General Manager (GM) in the Technical Division (RHQ).
Geetika Verma was honored with the Outstanding Women Leadership Award for her significant contributions towards advancing the company’s strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Mamoni Basumatary received the Outstanding Women Leadership Commendation for her outstanding work in leadership and technical innovation at IndianOil.
Verma and Basumatary’s recognitions underline IndianOil’s progressive approach in fostering leadership among women, contributing significantly to the company’s success.
IndianOil’s Commitment to Excellence
IndianOil’s achievements at the SCOPE Awards 2025 are a direct reflection of its continuous pursuit of excellence across various dimensions. The company’s focus on leadership development, corporate governance, and women empowerment is part of its broader strategy to ensure sustainable growth and make significant contributions to India’s energy sector.
Director (Refineries), Arvind Kumar, and Ms. Geetika Verma, who represented the company at the award ceremony, emphasized that these awards are a result of team effort and IndianOil’s strong values, which have positioned it as one of India’s most efficient and reliable public sector enterprises.
Celebrating Corporate Leadership and Diversity
SCOPE, an organization representing the Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), awards these honors annually to recognize excellence across different sectors of public enterprises. The SCOPE Eminence Awards have become a symbol of recognition for public sector enterprises excelling in leadership, governance, and social responsibility.
IndianOil’s multiple awards reinforce the company’s pivotal role in shaping India’s energy future, advancing social causes, and driving economic growth.
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About IOCL
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), trading as IndianOil, is a government-owned, integrated oil and gas company in India, a “Maharatna” company. Established in 1959, it’s the largest oil producer in the country and plays a crucial role in fulfilling India’s energy needs. IOCL’s activities range from refining and marketing petroleum products to exploring and producing crude oil and gas.
