Cooper Corporation wins ACMA honour for digital HR innovation

28 Feb 2026 CW Team

The summit, held under the theme “Future-Ready HR: Shaping People, Technology and Talent,” brought together industry experts, policymakers and HR professionals from across the automotive sector. The event featured discussions on HR transformation, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the evolving workforce landscape.

Farrokh N Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director of Cooper Corporation, said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready organisation through technology-driven learning. “This recognition at the ACMA Best HR Practices Competition is a proud moment for all of us at Cooper Corporation. ‘e-Ekalavya’ represents our belief that technology-enabled learning is fundamental to building a future-ready organization. Our people are our greatest strength, and initiatives like these ensure that we continuously upgrade skills, enhance capabilities, and remain competitive in a dynamic industry environment,” he said, congratulating the HR and training teams for their efforts.

The award acknowledges the company’s implementation of “e-Ekalavya,” an internally developed digital Learning Management System designed to standardise and strengthen training and development processes across the organisation. Developed under the leadership of Nitin Deshpande, Chief Human Resources Officer, and created by Swapnil Sandage along with the Training and Development team, the platform aims to enhance workforce capabilities through structured and scalable learning.

The recognition underscores Cooper Corporation’s continued focus on digital transformation, operational excellence and workforce readiness, aligning its people strategy with the evolving demands of the automotive industry.

Cooper Corporation, a global manufacturer of engines, engine components and generators, has been recognised for its human resource development initiatives at the 17th Annual HR Summit (Western Region) hosted by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). The company secured the Runner-Up First Position at the ACMA 6th Best HR Practices Competition, competing against 18 teams from leading organisations.The summit, held under the theme “Future-Ready HR: Shaping People, Technology and Talent,” brought together industry experts, policymakers and HR professionals from across the automotive sector. The event featured discussions on HR transformation, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the evolving workforce landscape.Farrokh N Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director of Cooper Corporation, said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to building a future-ready organisation through technology-driven learning. “This recognition at the ACMA Best HR Practices Competition is a proud moment for all of us at Cooper Corporation. ‘e-Ekalavya’ represents our belief that technology-enabled learning is fundamental to building a future-ready organization. Our people are our greatest strength, and initiatives like these ensure that we continuously upgrade skills, enhance capabilities, and remain competitive in a dynamic industry environment,” he said, congratulating the HR and training teams for their efforts.The award acknowledges the company’s implementation of “e-Ekalavya,” an internally developed digital Learning Management System designed to standardise and strengthen training and development processes across the organisation. Developed under the leadership of Nitin Deshpande, Chief Human Resources Officer, and created by Swapnil Sandage along with the Training and Development team, the platform aims to enhance workforce capabilities through structured and scalable learning.The recognition underscores Cooper Corporation’s continued focus on digital transformation, operational excellence and workforce readiness, aligning its people strategy with the evolving demands of the automotive industry.

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