Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), a leader in driving impactful innovations in India, has successfully hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Innovation Icons at the Jio World Convention Centre. Seven game-changing innovators were identified through two rigorous jury rounds led by business and social impact experts. Selected from over 1,000 entries spanning diverse sectors, the winners are revolutionising industries with their breakthrough ideas.
The winners in the business category include Astrome Technologies, advancing wireless telecommunication services in rural and remote areas using India’s first commercial product in E-band spectrum, Chara Technologies, developing rare-Earth magnet-free electric motor systems for EVs and industrial machinery, Indra Water, utilising a decentralised and modular water treatment system to recycle sewage/industrial wastewater and Skyroot Aerospace, providing cost-effective and on-demand access to space for global satellite operators.
Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Limited, and Founder, Marico Innovation Foundation, said, “Congratulations to the winners of Indian Innovation Icons 2025, who represent the creativity and diversity of services and products emerging from India.” Speaking on the occasion, Amit Chandra, Honorary Chairperson, Governing Council of Marico Innovation Foundation, added, “Our long-standing commitment to innovation is evident by the fact that we are in the tenth edition of the awards.” In addition, the innovations will be displayed on MIF’s InnoWin Day to be held on April 3. “This platform is more than an event—it is a movement to propel India’s most promising innovators forward,” said Suranjana Ghosh, Head of Marico Innovation Foundation.