Two Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects earn the highest category of recognition, taking Mithapur's tally to 19 CII LSS Competition national awards
Mithapur, Gujarat, 21st September 2026: Tata Chemicals Limited's Mithapur manufacturing facility has been honoured with two Platinum Awards, the highest category of recognition, at the 21st CII National Six Sigma Competition for two Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt projects. The recognition comes amid strong participation from manufacturing organisations across India and reinforces Mithapur's commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The two award-winning projects are:
- Reduction of Power Plant 450# Steam Variable Cost
- Reduce Downtime of Salt Auto Packer Machine
The projects focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing process-related losses through the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven problem solving. With these latest recognitions, Tata Chemicals Mithapur has now secured a total of 19 awards at the CII National Six Sigma Competition since it began participating in the prestigious platform, reflecting the sustained adoption of Lean Six Sigma practices across its manufacturing operations.
Commenting on the achievement, Vikrant Deoras, Site & Manufacturing Head, Tata Chemicals, Mithapur, said: "Winning two Platinum Awards at the CII National Six Sigma Competition is a proud achievement for Tata Chemicals and reflects the strength of our continuous improvement culture. These projects demonstrate how data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration and employee ownership can deliver measurable improvements in operational performance. Reaching a milestone of 19 national awards marks the consistency of our Lean Six Sigma journey and our commitment to building a world-class manufacturing organisation. I congratulate our project teams and everyone who has contributed to embedding operational excellence into the way we work." The CII National Six Sigma Competition is among India's premier platforms for recognising excellence in process improvement, innovation and quality. It brings together leading organisations from diverse
sectors to showcase projects that deliver measurable business impact through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
About Tata Chemicals Ltd.
A part of over US$ 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Chemicals Limited, is a leading supplier of choice to Glass, Detergent, Industrial and Chemical sectors. The company has a strong position in the crop protection business through its subsidiary company, Rallis India Limited. Tata Chemicals has world class R&D facilities in Pune and Bengaluru.
Website: https://www.tatachemicals.com/