Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence at the 6th Edition of Anvesh 2025
Celebrating
Manufacturing Excellence at the 6th Edition of Anvesh 2025
The
6th Edition of Anvesh, India’s Premier Manufacturing Quiz, brought together
young professionals and students committed to strengthening India’s
manufacturing capabilities. Organised by CII Centre of Manufacturing
Excellence, the event was held on 18 December 2025 at the Godrej Auditorium,
Mumbai, reinforcing the importance of knowledge driven competitiveness in the
manufacturing ecosystem.
Strengthening
India’s Manufacturing Knowledge Base
As
Indian industry advances toward technology enabled and innovation led
production systems, the need for platforms that enhance sectoral awareness and
technical depth continues to increase. Anvesh 2025 supported this objective by
covering themes such as manufacturing processes, quality systems, industry
practices and regulatory frameworks. Participants explored the evolution of
production techniques, design philosophies, continuous improvement
methodologies and policy influences shaping industrial progress.
Leadership
and Expertise at the Helm
The
quiz was led by Mr B. Thiagarajan, Managing Director, Blue Star Limited, whose
experience guided the overall direction of the event. Renowned quiz master Giri
“Pickbrain” Balasubramaniam conducted the sessions, drawing on his extensive
knowledge engagement background and experience hosting quizzes across multiple
domains.
A
Platform for Emerging Industry Talent
The
objective of this Business Quiz is to promote youth in manufacturing and to
create awareness on innovation, manufacturing trends, and developments across
the world to nurture a 'manufacturing friendly' mindset across India,
Additionally, recognize and reward young professionals & students with
exceptional knowledge and insights into manufacturing.
Designed
for young manufacturing professionals, final year engineering students,
management students and startup teams, Anvesh 2025 encouraged participation
from individuals preparing to contribute to India’s industrial growth. With
eligibility limited to those aged below 35 years, the quiz ensured strong early
career representation. Clear team composition norms supported fairness and
balanced participation across academic and industry categories.
Inspiring
Perspectives Through Youth-Centric Dialogue
A
highlight of the event was an address by Mr Sanjeev Raina, Executive
Director I/C (Corporate HSSE), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, who
urged the gathering to recognise the potential within India’s youth to “challenge
conventions,” “break barriers” and “take risks.” He emphasised that
India’s demographic composition offers a “unique window of opportunity,”
describing young professionals as “digital natives growing up in an era of
unprecedented connectivity and information access.” Stressing the importance
of vision, he noted that “every monumental achievement and every
transformative innovation begins with a dream,” calling upon the audience
to practise self?leadership and “lead from where you are today.”
Highlighting aspiration, he reminded participants that “dreams ignite the
journey of change,” underscoring the role of creativity, talent and
determination in shaping India’s industrial growth.
A
Structured, Knowledge-Intensive Quiz Experience
Anvesh
2025 followed a three?stage format assessing conceptual and strategic skills.
The preliminary round evaluated core manufacturing knowledge, followed by two
semi?final buzzer rounds testing responsiveness across industrial themes. Six
teams progressed to the grand finale, competing in high?intensity buzzer rounds
with calibrated negative marking to reinforce precision.
Winners
were announced as follows: S P Jain Institute of Management and Research
(SPJIMR) secured the top position and was awarded with prize money of INR
1,00,000 through the performance of Mr Dev Khemani and Mr Sanidhy
Raghuwanshi. The first runner?up, awarded prize money of INR
50,000, was Blue Star Limited, Dadra Plant, represented by Ms
Priyanka Kolambe and Mr Jayant Saha. The second runner?up, awarded
with prize money of INR 25,000, was JSW Steel Limited, Salem Plant,
represented by Mr Periyasamy M and Mr Deeraj Kumar S.
Building
a Culture of Continuous Learning
Anvesh 2025 reinforced the importance of learning agility, industry awareness and continuous improvement. By promoting innovation, knowledge enhancement and quality?oriented practices, the initiative supported CII’s mission to develop a skilled, future?ready workforce. As India strengthens its integration with global manufacturing ecosystems, platforms like Anvesh continue to nurture informed and capable professionals who will contribute to the advancement of Indian industry.