New Delhi — In a significant achievement underscoring its dedication to technological advancement and industry leadership, NMDC, India’s foremost mining enterprise, has been honoured at the FTCCI Excellence Awards 2025. The accolade recognises the company’s sustained efforts to drive innovation and performance in the mining sector.
The awards recognise exceptional achievements across 19 categories spanning industry, innovation, CSR, healthcare, science and entrepreneurship.
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Excellence: A Journey of Innovation and Commitment
At the core of NMDC’s philosophy lies a belief that excellence is a continuous journey—one that is driven by cutting-edge innovation, empowered with state-of-the-art technology, and sustained through relentless dedication. The FTCCI award serves as a testament to this guiding principle and affirms NMDC’s leadership in shaping industry benchmarks.
Digital Transformation at the Fore
Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Mr Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director (RP), and Mr Satyender Rai, Executive Director (Digital Transformation), highlighted the crucial role of advanced digital solutions in NMDC’s growth strategy. These leaders underscored how digital integration across operations has enhanced efficiency, safety, and responsiveness.
“This award reinforces our commitment to integrating innovation and digital tools into every aspect of our operations,” remarked the NMDC leadership team after accepting the honour.
Strengthening Competitive Edge Through Tech
With increasing global competition and heightened expectations for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance, NMDC’s focus on technology-led practices has become a pivotal competitive advantage. From automated mining systems to real-time data analytics and remote operation protocols, the company continues to elevate its operational excellence and sustainability metrics.
Setting Industry Benchmarks
The FTCCI Excellence Award is widely respected in the business community for celebrating organisations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, operational excellence, and ethical performance. NMDC’s recognition highlights its model approach to blending traditional industry strengths with future-ready practices.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC is a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Steel. Based in Hyderabad, it leads India’s iron ore output and operates diamond and magnetite mines. The company is targeting an increase in iron ore production to 55 million tonnes in FY 26 and 100 million tonnes by 2030. NMDC is now diversifying into critical minerals like lithium, copper, cobalt, and coking coal.
