The chairperson of Biocon Group, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, has been awarded the renowned Jamsetji Tata Award by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ). This accolade recognizes her groundbreaking role in advancing the biosciences movement within India and her dedication to serving patients domestically and globally, all while elevating Biocon to a prominent international status with a steadfast commitment to quality.
Founded in 2004 by ISQ, the Jamsetji Tata Award pays homage to Jamsetji Tata, vaunted as the ‘Father of Modern Indian Industry’. The accolade acknowledges business leaders who substantially enrich Indian society through excellence, commitment, and noteworthy achievements.
The announcement of this accolade was made at the ISQ Annual Conference 2024 in Bengaluru. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw was presented with the award by Janak Kumar Mehta, president of ISQ & chairman and managing director of TQM International; B. Muthuraman, former vice chairman of Tata Steel; and Dr. K N Subramanya, principal of R V College of Engineering and president of ISQ’s Bengaluru Chapter.
This lifetime achievement recognition was bestowed upon Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for her groundbreaking role in India’s bioscience movement since 1978. As a first-generation entrepreneur, she established Biocon Limited and related enterprises to address the needs of clients in India and beyond. This accolade honors individuals who contribute positively not solely to their organization but to society at large. Mehta emphasized, “It acknowledges your remarkable efforts in placing India on the global map.”
Expressing her gratitude, Shaw stated, “This award holds profound significance for me, being named after one of India’s most visionary figures—a person whose legacy of innovation and nation-building remains an inspiration. Jamsetji Tata’s dedication to excellence and his faith in industry’s ability to serve society parallels my own journey. At Biocon, we consistently aim to refine processes and activities to ensure product and service excellence. This award is a tribute to the collective endeavors of an exceptional team at Biocon Group who share my zeal for quality.”