Jalgaon: Jain Irrigation Completes Hat-Trick, Bags 8 Plex Concil Export Awards
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL) has achieved a remarkable hat-trick at the Plastics Export Promotion Council’s Export Excellence Awards, securing a total of eight accolades across two award cycles—2023–24 and 2024–25. The ceremony, marking the council’s Platinum Jubilee, was held at Hotel The Leela in Mumbai on November 16.
On behalf of JISL, Vice President Anil Jain accepted the honors from Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. He was joined by senior colleagues including Dr. Anil Patil, V. M. Bhat, Dr. Balkrishna Yadav, Rajendra Mahajan, S. N. Patil, K. B. Sonar, Suchita Keravant, and Deepa Shivde.
The celebration recognized outstanding performers while commemorating 70 years of excellence in India’s plastics sector. Distinguished attendees included industrialist M. P. Tapadia, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Suresh Narvekar, Ravish Kamat, Council Chairman Vikram Badhoria, Vice-Chairman Sachin Shah, Hemant Menocha, and Shribash Dashmohpatra, who participated in a ceremonial lamp lighting.
Established in 1955 under the Department of Commerce and Industry, the Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil) honors top-performing exporters across plastic categories with plaques and certificates. Notably, Jain Irrigation has been recognized by the council every year since 1991 for quality manufacturing and exports.
Awards Won by Jain Irrigation
For 2023–24:
- Drip Irrigation: First Prize (Exports)
- Fittings, Pipes and Hoses: Second Prize
- Pipes and Hoses: First Prize
- PVC Foam Sheet: First Prize
For 2024–25:
- Drip Irrigation: First Prize
- Fittings, Pipes and Hoses: Second Prize
- Pipes and Hoses: Second Prize
- PVC Foam Sheet: First Prize (consecutive)
Focus on Quality, Sustainability, and Global Competitiveness
Addressing the Platinum Jubilee and Export Excellence event, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the plastics industry’s critical role in driving sustainable growth, aligning with national initiatives such as “Make in India.” He emphasized how Plexconcil has encouraged its members to integrate with global value chains and adopt best practices, strengthening the international competitiveness and reputation of Indian plastic products. He also noted that tax reforms like GST rationalization have revitalized domestic markets, and that the future of the sector depends on delivering quality products through sustainable manufacturing.
Company Perspective
Jain Irrigation credited the recognition to decades of innovation and the dedication of its workforce. Company leadership underscored the transformative role of plastics in agriculture—enabling higher productivity with optimal resource use—and described the latest accolades as a tribute to the tireless efforts of employees across departments. The company’s continued success at Plexconcil’s platform reinforces its long-standing legacy in advanced irrigation solutions, piping systems, and engineered plastic products.
With this latest haul of awards, Jain Irrigation further strengthens its position as a leading exporter from India, combining technology, quality, and sustainability to serve global markets across agriculture, infrastructure, and specialty materials.
