OREANDA-NEWS. March 3, 2011. Tata BP Solar, pioneer and market leader in the Indian solar industry, added another feather to its cap as the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the company with the 'FICCI Annual Award for 2008-09 for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Sustainability of Business' at the 83rd Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

The FICCI award recognises the achievement of Tata BP Solar in manufacturing solar photovoltaic and solar thermal products, which provide pollution-free energy and are a useful supplement. The award citation acknowledges that the company is a leader in solar energy products.

The CEO of Tata BP Solar, K Subramanya, stated: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award from India’s premier chamber of commerce, presented by the honourable union finance minister. This award is recognition of the extra mile that the Tata BP Solar team strives to go in its pursuit of excellence in health, safety, security and environment. Our entire team is guided by the motto of no accidents, no harm to people, no damage to environment and security of personnel, properties and information.”

The award was received by Anil Patni, DGM, head of communications and external affairs, on behalf of the company.