Alchemist Awards 2025: Celebrating the Spirit of Winning in the Marketplace

On June 11th and 12th, 2025, the vibrant city of Jaipur played host to one of Aditya Birla Chemicals’ most awaited moments of the year, the Alchemist Awards. With over 250 leaders, nominees, and jury members gathered under one roof. The two-day event was not just a celebration, but a powerful reflection of our collective aspiration to Win in the Marketplace.

The Alchemist Awards represent more than recognition, they are a celebration of execution excellence, discretionary effort, and the relentless pursuit of value. This year’s theme, “Winning in the Marketplace,” emphasized the need to stay ahead through innovation, customer centricity, collaboration, and most importantly, the people who make it happen.

The awards were inaugurated by Mr. Jayant Dhobley, Business Head, who unveiled the theme and set the tone for the event. The finalists, drawn from across geographies, units, and functions, presented their projects through rigorous, well-structured sessions that demonstrated strategic thinking, measurable impact, and purpose-led action. The jury: Dr. Ila Patnaik (Economics), Ms. Deeksha Vats (Sustainability), and Mr. Sandeep Komaravelly (Entrepreneurship), brought depth, insight, and an external lens to the evaluation process.

As Ms. Shefali Kohli, CHRO, beautifully put it,

“The Alchemist Awards are a tribute to those who go above and beyond—quietly, consistently, and with great passion.”

The atmosphere across the event was electric. Yet beneath the excitement was something deeper, a shared respect for excellence and an unmistakable sense of pride. The event brought to life stories of individuals who dared to challenge the norm, teams that solved complex problems together, and leaders who empowered action.

Our leaders: Ajay Mahajan, Mayank Shekhar Sharma, Rajesh Balakrishnan, Satyaki Ghosh, Ajit Rajagopalan, Manoj Kedia, Biju Mathew, and Suresh Sodani, were present in full force, adding weight to the significance of the moment and inspiring everyone present to push their own boundaries.

From spontaneous celebrations and knowledge exchange to heartfelt acknowledgments and standing ovations, the Alchemist Awards 2025 became a testament to the belief that people are the true catalysts of transformation.