Krishnapatnam Port, SEIL Energy win awards at QCFI quality convention

Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) won 15 awards and SEIL Energy India Limited received 17 awards at the Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC) 2026 organised by Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Tirupati chapter.

AKPL was honoured with the ‘Best Transformational Organisation Award’. Additionally, the port secured nine ‘Gold Awards’, one ‘Silver Award’, three individual awards in different categories and one ‘Best Presentation’ award at the convention.

Congratulating the team, AKPL CEO Jagdish Patel said, “The port continues to focus on innovation, problem-solving capabilities, and consistent improvement initiatives. These awards reflect AKPL’s commitment to quality, teamwork and innovation.”

“The recognition is a testament to the dedication, passion and collective efforts of our employees. It further reinforces our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and driving sustainable growth through quality-driven initiatives,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy received the ‘Best Organisation Award’, seven ‘Gold Awards’ and two ‘Silver Awards’, highlighting the company’s focus on quality, employee engagement and continuous improvement. SEIL Energy HR head H. Ouseph Antony, along with other employees of the company, received the awards.

The convention was held recently under the theme ‘Leading with Quality for Sustainable Growth and Self-Reliance’ and provided a platform for SEIL Energy to present five case studies on Quality Concepts and four Kaizen projects.

The company’s CEO Janmejaya Mahapatra said, “Quality is integral to our operational philosophy and it is strengthened through consistent improvements. This recognition reinforces the value of embedding Quality Concepts, Kaizen and 5S practices across our operations.”

Published - October 28, 2026 07:02 pm IST