The Movement Behind the Machines
India’s manufacturing story is being rewritten — not just by machines, but by the people who make them matter.
ET Now’s Best Organisations to Work – Manufacturing Edition 2025 celebrates the companies that are building more than just products.
They’re building cultures of purpose, trust, and transformation — where shop floors become spaces for innovation, inclusion, and growth.
As India accelerates toward Vision 2047, this platform honors the organisations proving that progress is truly powered by people.
Why Recognition Matters Now
Because the Future Factory Starts With You.
In an era of automation and AI, the real competitive edge isn’t technology — it’s the human touch behind it.
This recognition celebrates manufacturing enterprises that:
Empower their workforce through safety, trust, and continuous learning
Key Themes
The Future of Manufacturing Is Human.
The Coffee Table Book
Stories of Strength. Cultures of Progress.
The Best Organisations to Work – Manufacturing 2025 Coffee Table Book is a limited-edition publication chronicling the journeys of India’s most progressive workplaces.
It features:
- Inspiring company stories and culture chronicles
- Leadership insights and people-first philosophies
- Behind-the-scenes innovations driving transformation
Distributed to top CXOs, policymakers, and industry leaders, it immortalises your brand’s commitment to people and progress.
Key Themes
The Future of Manufacturing Is Human.
The Coffee Table Book
Stories of Strength. Cultures of Progress.
The Best Organisations to Work – Manufacturing 2025 Coffee Table Book is a limited-edition publication chronicling the journeys of India’s most progressive workplaces.
It features:
- Inspiring company stories and culture chronicles
- Leadership insights and people-first philosophies
- Behind-the-scenes innovations driving transformation
Distributed to top CXOs, policymakers, and industry leaders, it immortalises your brand’s commitment to people and progress.
Industries We Spotlight
Excellence across multiple sectors
Information Technology & Software
Healthcare & Pharma
FMCG & Consumer Durables
Startups & Unicorns
E-commerce & Retail
Hospitality & Services
Education & EdTech
Energy, Infrastructure & Utilities
Media, Entertainment & Sports
Real Estate & Construction
Logistics & Supply Chain
Automotive & Mobility
Consulting & Professional Services
Manufacturing & Industrial
BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, Insurance)
How We Identify the Best Organisations
Not Every Company Can Be Called the Best — Here’s What It Takes.
To be recognized among the Best Organisations to Work in Manufacturing 2025, your company must demonstrate excellence across key parameters defined by our Knowledge and Research Partners.
- The company should have an operating presence in India for at least 5 years.
- The company should have a registered office and customer base in India.
- For large enterprises, the annual turnover should be more than 100 crores and a minimum presence of 5 years.
- For startups, the annual turnover should be more than 25 crores and a minimum presence of 3 years.
- It should have played a pivotal role in development and enhancement of its reputation in the industry, by providing holistic products and/or exceptional customer service.
- They should have a public profile (financials should be publicly available).
- They should have client base in at least 2 regions of India.
- Any other notable achievements (awards/accolades/member of notable industry associations).
A 360° evaluation framework ensures only the most deserving organisations are recognized.
- The knowledge partner will define parameters and segments, as well as assign weightage for evaluation
- Organizations can self-nominate by completing an online application form on the event website
- The Research partner will analyze a universe of 1000+ brands based on the knowledge partner's parameters and the self-nominations received
- The assessment of these 1000 plus organisations will be based on parameters defined by the knowledge partner
- Following this, these organisations will have to fill out a questionnaire
- This will be followed by a rigorous evaluation process and out of these 1000 organisations, 200 organisations will be shortlisted
- These shortlisted brands will be intimated and invited to be felicitated at ET Now Best Organisations to Work
- The success stories of organisations will also be featured in the Best Organisations to work - Coffee Table Book 2025
Agenda
Glimpses
People. Progress. Productivity.
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