Covestro India Wins Plastics & Polymers Brand 2026

31 Mar 2026 CW Team

Covestro India has been recognised as the ‘Best Plastics & Polymers Brand 2026’ by The Times Group, with BMGI as the knowledge partner.

The recognition honours organisations driving innovation, technological advancement and service excellence in India’s plastics and polymers sector. The selection was based on a comprehensive evaluation of industry contributions and performance.

The award highlights Covestro India’s focus on developing high-performance material solutions aligned with circular economy principles. The company aims to reduce reliance on virgin fossil resources by promoting recycling and reuse, while supporting industries such as automotive, electronics, construction and healthcare in adopting more sustainable practices.

Anand Srinivasan, Managing Director, Covestro India and Head of Polycarbonate – ISC, said the recognition reinforces the company’s vision of achieving full circularity through materials that can be recovered, recycled and reused. He added that the company is working with partners across sectors to advance circular material flows in India.

Covestro India continues to support the country’s manufacturing ecosystem through advanced polymer solutions and industry collaborations, aligned with broader sustainability and circular economy goals.

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