24 June 2026 | Okhamandal, Gujarat: Reinforcing its commitment to education and community development, Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) is supporting Shala Praveshotsav 2026 across Okhamandal, Gujarat, from 23 to 25 June 2026. Organised by the Government of Gujarat and District Administration, the annual enrolment drive welcomes children into Class 1, Balvatika, and Anganwadi centres, marking an important milestone in their learning journey. Beyond encouraging first-time enrolment, the initiative also focuses on promoting education for girls and fostering greater community involvement in ensuring that every child has access to quality education from an early age.

In support of the initiative, TCSRD will distribute school bags and educational kits to newly enrolled Class 1 and Balvatika students across government schools in Okhamandal block. The programme is expected to benefit 2,534 students. Employees from over 20 Tata Chemicals departments will volunteer during the event, engaging with students and parents and encouraging children as they begin their learning journey. The volunteering effort is expected to contribute over 350 hours. The initiative includes participation from state government representatives, district administration officials, village leaders, parents and corporate volunteers, reflecting a collaborative effort to strengthen early education in the region.

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At the exhibition, Tata Chemicals displayed a set of recent product innovations and highlighted active collaborations with leading research institutes across India. The company’s stall received strong engagement from business leaders, researchers, and policymakers who were keen to understand the science-led initiatives driving its growth. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology, addressed the inaugural session and later visited the exhibition area, where he interacted with various exhibitors from academia and industry.

In a significant recognition, Tata Chemicals was named the Grand Jury Winner in the Industry Large Manufacturing category at the CII Industry–Academia Partnership Awards 2025. The award acknowledges organizations that build impactful, long-term research partnerships.

Dr. Richard Lobo, Head of Innovation, Business Excellence, and Chief Ethics Counsellor at Tata Chemicals, said: “We are honoured to receive this recognition, which reinforces our commitment to sustainable science and technology excellence by leveraging the best of industry and academia partnerships. We will continue our efforts to advance technological breakthroughs for the nation, industry and society through collaborations and radical innovations.”

The cyclothon was organized in the Tata Chemicals Township, featuring two race categories: the 42 km Endurance Race and the 14 km Sprint, drawing enthusiastic participants from across the Okhamandal region. Commenced at 6:15 AM IST, the event witnessed an impressive 266 participants, including 147 Tata Chemicals employees, each showing enthusiasm and commitment to health and wellness. All participants received race essentials, including finisher medals, t-shirts, timing bibs, hydration support and a nutritious breakfast, ensuring every cyclist felt celebrated and cared for.

With 31 women participants, this year recorded the highest number of participants in the cyclothon till date. Bhavesh Sumania clinched the first place, completing the 42 km race in 1 hour 18 minutes and 22 seconds, followed by Jatin Manek and Imtiyaz Raza as the first and second runners-up, respectively.

In employee category, Mr. Jagdishsinh Vadher stood first by completing 42kms in 1 hour 27 minutes and 16 seconds. Nikunj Purohit and Bhavdip Joshi were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Rino Raj, Vice President & Site Head, Tata Chemicals Limited, addressed the participants stating, “Shri K S Somashekharan Nair exemplified immense dedication and integrity, values that continue to inspire the Mithapur community even today. This Cyclothon is not only a tribute to his memory but also a celebration of the vital importance of health and fitness. We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic participation from the community and our employees behind the event’s success.”

Winner Bhavesh Sumania expressed, “Being part of the Shri K S Somashekharan Nair Memorial Cyclothon is a true honor. This event beautifully fosters a spirit of unity and wellness, and I sincerely thank Tata Chemicals and the entire community for their enthusiastic participation that makes it so impactful.”

The 24^th edition of the cyclothon reflects Tata Chemicals’ steady commitment to promoting wellbeing and fortifying community bonds, while preserving the inspiring legacy of Shri K S Somashekharan Nair.

The cyclothon was organized in the Tata Chemicals Township, featuring two race categories: the 42 km Endurance Race and the 14 km Sprint, drawing enthusiastic participants from across the Okhamandal region. Commenced at 6:15 AM IST, the event witnessed an impressive 266 participants, including 147 Tata Chemicals employees, each showing enthusiasm and commitment to health and wellness. All participants received race essentials, including finisher medals, t-shirts, timing bibs, hydration support and a nutritious breakfast, ensuring every cyclist felt celebrated and cared for.

With 31 women participants, this year recorded the highest number of participants in the cyclothon till date. Bhavesh Sumania clinched the first place, completing the 42 km race in 1 hour 18 minutes and 22 seconds, followed by Jatin Manek and Imtiyaz Raza as the first and second runners-up, respectively.

In employee category, Mr. Jagdishsinh Vadher stood first by completing 42kms in 1 hour 27 minutes and 16 seconds. Nikunj Purohit and Bhavdip Joshi were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Rino Raj, Vice President & Site Head, Tata Chemicals Limited, addressed the participants stating, “Shri K S Somashekharan Nair exemplified immense dedication and integrity, values that continue to inspire the Mithapur community even today. This Cyclothon is not only a tribute to his memory but also a celebration of the vital importance of health and fitness. We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic participation from the community and our employees behind the event’s success.”

Winner Bhavesh Sumania expressed, “Being part of the Shri K S Somashekharan Nair Memorial Cyclothon is a true honor. This event beautifully fosters a spirit of unity and wellness, and I sincerely thank Tata Chemicals and the entire community for their enthusiastic participation that makes it so impactful.”

The 24^th edition of the cyclothon reflects Tata Chemicals’ steady commitment to promoting wellbeing and fortifying community bonds, while preserving the inspiring legacy of Shri K S Somashekharan Nair.

Competing with leading organisations from across India, Tata Chemicals Mithapur Unit’s projects were ranked 3rd and 4th nationally, highlighting Tata Chemicals’ growing strength in digital transformation, process innovation, and quality improvement.

Organised by the CII Institute of Quality, the competition recognises innovative digital and AI-driven initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, and operational performance across industries. The dual certification reflects Tata Chemicals’ commitment to integrating advanced technologies and data-led systems into its manufacturing processes.

Mr. Rino Raj, Vice President and Site Head – Mithapur, Tata Chemicals Ltd, added: “The achievements at Mithapur highlight the dedication and innovative spirit of our teams in harnessing AI technologies to improve everyday operations. This recognition reaffirms the role digital can play in next generation operational excellence, sustainability and performance – all of which form the backbone of Tata Chemicals’ manufacturing and business leadership.”

Commenting on the recognition, Vikrant Deoras, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Tata Chemicals Ltd said: “This recognition is a proud moment for Tata Chemicals Mithapur and a testament to our team’s focus on innovation, collaboration and digital excellence. The successful application of AI and machine learning in core manufacturing processes demonstrates how technology can drive quality, reliability and sustainability. These awards reinforce our commitment to building a digitally empowered and future-ready organisation.”

This achievement highlights Tata Chemicals’ sustained effort to build a culture of digital excellence — where data-driven decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics are embedded in daily operations. By aligning technology with its sustainability and business goals, Tata Chemicals continues to strengthen its position as a forward-looking, digitally enabled organisation committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

ChemForce, powered by Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, will transform customer and distributor engagement

Bangalore – October 07^th, 2025: Tata Chemicals Limited today announced the launch of ChemForce, a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform designed to transform the way the company engages with customers and manages relationships across India. ChemForce, powered by Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, brings together sales and customer data on a unified platform to enhance transparency, responsiveness, and efficiency, while empowering sales teams to focus on delivering greater customer value.

The launch marks a significant milestone in Tata Chemicals’ digital journey,  aimed at strengthen customer relationships by helping to ensure every interaction is consistent, responsive, and fully tracked. By creating a single source of sales and customer data, the company will drive more transparency and efficiency worldwide, freeing up sales teams to focus on customer value rather than manual processes.

Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud is set to modernize Tata Chemicals’ operations, offering a specialized solution for the industry’s unique needs. By leveraging contextualized data, AI, and analytics across the entire value chain, Tata Chemicals can deliver a distinctive experience to its customers and distributors, supported by valuable insights.

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Commenting about the initiative, Mr Subodh Srivastav, CMO, Tata Chemicals, said, “With this launch,  Tata Chemicals is taking a strategic leap forward in our digital transformation journey. By integrating comprehensive customer and sales data onto a unified platform, we will enhance our ability to deliver consistent, timely, and personalised engagement. This will be crucial in driving sustainable growth by enabling data-driven decision-making and fostering stronger customer relationships across our global operations.” 

Vikrant Deoras, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Tata Chemicals, said: “The launch represents a crucial step in our digital transformation journey. By implementing core enterprise applications such as this, we are not only enhancing transparency and consistency in customer engagement today but also building a strong digital backbone for tomorrow. It will enable us to harness the power of data and AI, driving smarter decisions and creating a truly connected, customer-centric organisation.” 

Mankiran Chowhan, Managing Director – Sales, Salesforce India, said, “Our partnership with an industry pioneer like Tata Chemicals goes beyond technology; it’s about co-creating the future of customer and distributor engagement. Tata Chemicals is building a truly connected ecosystem, turning every interaction from a simple transaction into an intelligent and distinctive experience with Salesforce’s AI-driven platform. This deepens relationships across their entire value chain and sets a new benchmark for excellence, turning their network into a powerful engine for sustainable growth.” 

Manu Singla, Partner, Deloitte India, also said about the initiative that, “We are proud to partner with Tata Chemicals on the design and implementation of ChemForce, a platform that reimagines how customer relationships are built and sustained in a digital-first world. It directly addresses the challenges of fragmented customer data and manual sales processes by enhancing transparency and decision-making, and empowering sales teams to deliver greater customer value. This collaboration reflects Deloitte’s commitment to enabling large enterprises to embed digitization at the core of their business, laying the foundation for future innovations including AI-driven customer insights and personalization at scale.”

The new platform will significantly improve customer experience by enabling faster responses, better follow-ups, and a personalized engagement journey. It will boost sales processes, allowing for smarter and quicker decision-making. The platform will empower teams with real-time data, actionable insights, and seamless collaboration across functions and regions. By creating a single source of truth for customer and sales information, thereby reducing duplication and increasing operational efficiency. 

ChemForce will be used by Tata Chemicals’ sales teams across its operations in India. Over time, the platform will also evolve to integrate with other functions as well as customers and distributors, further strengthening customer centricity.

Bengaluru, September 23, 2025: The Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL)–TERI Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Biochemicals was inaugurated today by Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI; Mr R Mukundan, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Limited; and Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.

Established jointly by Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Centre has been conceived to develop cost-effective, innovative technologies for platform and specialty biochemicals from renewable first- and second-generation feedstocks. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art bioreactor facilities of different scales—small, medium, and large—for upstream production of fermentation-based biochemicals. These are complemented by pilot-scale downstream recovery systems, enabling advanced research and development. Together, the facilities provide a platform to validate integrated bioprocess technologies at demonstration scale–a critical step towards commercialization.

The Centre’s initial research focus is on the low-cost, demonstration-scale production of 2,3-Butanediol, a versatile platform chemical with wide applications in plastics, polymers, pharmaceuticals, paints, food additives, rubber, and as a precursor for bio-jet fuel. Co-ordinated by Dr Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director, TERI, the Centre builds on TERI’s pioneering work in bio-based 2,3-Butanediol and will serve as a biomanufacturing hub for demonstrating scalable technologies for various specialty biochemicals, while also fostering domain expertise and training skilled professionals in this emerging field.

In his welcome address, Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI, said, “India’s chemical industry is at a critical juncture. To achieve the vision of a US$1 trillion market by 2040 while meeting our climate goals, we must shift from fossil-based processes to sustainable alternatives. The Tata Chemicals–TERI Centre of Excellence represents a significant step in that direction by marrying scientific innovation with industrial application.”

Speaking on the significance of the Centre for India’s bioeconomy, Mr R Mukundan, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Limited, remarked, “India’s chemical industry is undergoing a transformative shift, from fossil-based production to sustainable biomanufacturing. The inauguration of the Centre of Excellence on Biochemicals is a step towards harnessing the power of biotechnology being explored for solutions of the future. With this beginning, we expect to see advancing innovations in the sector, as well as the development of a resilient, circular bioeconomy. The CoE will serve as a crucible for cutting-edge research, scalable technologies and skilled talent – paving the way for India to lead the global transition to green chemistry.”

Emphasising the role of industry–academia partnerships in driving green growth, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, observed, “This Centre is more than a research facility, it is a biomanufacturing hub designed to bridge the gap between lab-scale innovation and commercial-scale production. By building expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships, we are laying the foundation for India’s leadership in sustainable biochemical production, aligned with the Government of India’s Bio-E³ policy.”

With India’s chemical industry currently valued at around US$220 billion and projected to reach nearly US$1 trillion by 2040, there is a growing imperative to transition towards sustainable production pathways. The sector, ranked sixth globally, supplies critical inputs for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, textiles, paints, and polymers but remains heavily dependent on fossil-based feedstocks that contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Biotechnology offers a viable alternative through fermentation-based production of platforms and specialty chemicals from renewable resources. Fermentation-derived products including enzymes, metabolites, fatty acids, bio-pigments, and biopolymers; already have wide industrial applications across pharmaceuticals, textiles, nutraceuticals, personal care, and plastics. However, specialty biochemicals such as 2,3-Butanediol, propanediol, and succinic acid are not yet produced at commercial scale in India, primarily due to high costs of downstream recovery, which account for nearly 70% of total production costs.

Aligned with the Bio-E³ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Centre will foster high-performance biomanufacturing of clean biomolecules and support green growth through innovative, collaborative research in the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

The inauguration of the TCL–TERI Centre of Excellence on Biochemicals marks a milestone in India’s journey towards a bio-based economy. By bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial-scale production, the Centre is set to play a pivotal role in reducing reliance on fossil-based feedstocks, advancing green technologies, and positioning India as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing.

Following the transfer of several government teachers, the program was initiated to help fill the gap and ensure continuity in children’s education. By identifying and training motivated youth from the local community in modern teaching methods, pedagogy and classroom management, the initiative ensures that learning continues without interruption.

At a special ceremony held today in Mithapur, Tata Chemicals felicitated a batch of 40 newly trained educators, recognizing their role in sustaining education and shaping the future of Okhamandal’s children. The newly trained educators will now take up responsibilities in local schools.

The ceremony was attended by Shri Pabubha Manek, Honorable MLA, Devbhumi Dwarka; Shri Lunabha Sumaniya, Chairman, District Education Committee; Mr. Hemant Suva, Taluka Primary Education Officer; Shri Devisingbha Hathal, President, Taluka Panchayat, Shri Vanrajbha Tharyabha Manek-Chairman District Health Committee, Shri Varjangbha Manek, President Sarpanch Mandal Okhamandal and Shri S. Chakraborty, Head, Soda Ash & Cement, Tata Chemicals Limited.

The initiative was carried out with the support of the education department, particularly the offices of the District Primary Education Officer (DPEO) and District Education Officer (DEO). Tata Chemicals also acknowledged the encouragement of the Honourable MLA, as well as the efforts of CSPC and the TCSRD team in implementing the program within a short timeframe.

Speaking at the event, Mr S. Chakraborty, Head Soda Ash & Cement, Tata Chemicals Limited, said:
“The young educators we celebrate today have stepped forward at a crucial time and accepted the responsibility of shaping the next generation. Their dedication demonstrates that meaningful progress is possible when communities, government and industry work together with a shared purpose. Tata Chemicals is proud to support them and will remain invested in their growth and success.”