EEPC India National Awards for Excellence in Engineering Exports Conferred to 111 Awardees

 EEPC India Chairman suggests 3-year moratorium for MSMEs from EU’s carbon tax; he also urges government to take up the interest of engineering industry while negotiating trade deals with the US and Mexico

by Shrutee Kate

Mumbai, June , 2025 : The EEPC India National Awards for Excellence in Engineering Exports ceremony was held in Mumbai on June 22, 2025, to honour outstanding contributions in the engineering export sector. Organised by EEPC India, the event recognised 111 exporters for their exemplary performance during the financial year 2022–23. The EEPC India National Awards are presented annually to celebrate the resilience, creativity and ambition of engineering goods exporters.

Minister of Information Technology & Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Ashish Minal Babaji Shelar, on Saturday evening, conferred the EEPC India National Awards for Excellence in Engineering Exports to the awardees. Mr. Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India was the special guest at the award ceremony.

In FY 2022–23, India’s engineering exports stood at USD 107 billion, contributing nearly 24% to the country’s total merchandise exports. JSW Steel, John Deere India, Cummins Technologies India, Larsen & Toubro, BEML, Thermax and Apar Industries were among the winners in different categories of the EEPC India National Awards for the financial year 2022–23.

In his welcome address, Chairman, EEPC India, Mr. Pankaj Chadha called for bold reforms and deepening integration with global value chains. Speaking about the ongoing free trade agreement with the European Union (EU), he suggested a three-year moratorium for Indian MSMEs from the carbon tax proposed by the EU under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is set to come into force in January 2026. He urged the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to take up the interests of the Indian engineering industry while negotiating trade deals with the US and Mexico. To improve Maharashtra’s position as a manufacturing destination, Mr. Chadha urged the state government to simplify the land acquisition process. “Plan passing is also an issue, and a one-stop window could be provided. Also, Maharashtra is the only place where there is the Mathadi Act. We have gone into the age of mechanisation. I think most steel is being handled mechanically. No manual labour is used. Mathadi Act has lost its significance and hence should be repealed,” Mr. Chadha said.

Vice Chairman, EEPC India, Mr. Aakash Shah said he was optimistic that the free trade agreements (FTAs) currently being negotiated with various countries and trade blocs would further open new business opportunities for Indian exporters. “On a positive note, there is hope that the ongoing Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations with the United States will bring relief. If concluded successfully, the agreement could help reduce tariff barriers and create better market access for Indian engineering goods,” he said.

Regional Chairman (Western Region), EEPC India, Mr. Anoop Marwaha presented the vote of thanks and expressed gratitude to all participants for the grand success of the event.