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GMR’s achievements across aviation, energy, and infrastructure are recognised globally by leading industry bodies. These honours reflect our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, customer experience and responsible governance.
Each recognition reinforces our purpose to build world-class infrastructure that creates lasting value for people, communities and economies.
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2008
business
2026
Goa International Airport Honored as Best Airport Under 5 Million Passengers & Cleanest Airport in India & South Asia – Skytrax 2026
business,corporate
business
2026
Hyderabad International Airport Wins Best Airport Staff Service in India & South Asia for the Fifth Time – Skytrax 2026
business
2026
Delhi International Airport Named Best Airport in India & South Asia for the 8th Consecutive Year – Skytrax 2026
corporate
2007
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the 'Most Promising Entrant to the Big League' award by CNBC TV18 at the Indian Business Leader Awards 2007.
business
2008
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) approval to levy User Development Fee (UDF) from all domestic outbound passengers.
business
2008
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins the prestigious Greentech Gold Award for Environmental Management in Aviation.
business
2008
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation wins ORBIS Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.
corporate
2008
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. G.M. Rao, is honored with the ‘Most Inspiring Entrepreneur of the Year – 2008’ award by the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai.
corporate
2008
GMR Group wins the CIO 100 Award by IDG India’s CIO magazine,in recognition of its excellence in operational and strategic leadership in Information Technology.
corporate
2008
GMR Group is honored with the 'Most Admired Company in the Transport Developer' award at the KPMG Infrastructure Awards.
corporate
2008
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. G.M. Rao, is awarded the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2006–07 in recognition of his exemplary entrepreneurial spirit.
corporate
2008
GMR Group is awarded the 2008 IAHV Ethics in Business Award as the Outstanding Corporation at the International Business & Leadership Symposium held at the European Parliament, Brussels, on 14th November 2008.
corporate
2008
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. G.M. Rao, is honored with the ‘Sir M. Visveswaraiah Award – 2008’ by the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI).
business
2007
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) Cargo receives the "e-ASIA 2007 Award" for excellence in international cargo services.
corporate
2010
GMR Group recieves two prestigious awards at the 3rd KPMG-Infrastructure Today Awards 2010, held at the Taj Mansingh in Delhi. The awards included the 'Most Admired Developer in Transport Sector' and 'PPP Project of the Year' for Terminal 3, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2011
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) ranks 1st in the 5-15 MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category for the second consecutive year, surpassing 48 airports.
business
2011
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) is named Europe’s Fastest Growing Airport in the 10 MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category by anna.aero, following a 75% rise in passenger traffic in 2010 over 2009.
business
2011
Mr. P S Nair, CEO of Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), wins “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Aviation Sector at The First Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards, organized by Exim India in association with ASSOCHAM.
business
2011
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) wins the "National Tourism Award 2009-10" in the Best Airport category for actively promoting tourism in Andhra Pradesh and across India.
business
2011
GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. wins “Innovative Environmental Project” award at the CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2011.
business
2011
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport wins Turkey’s first "Barrier-Free Airport" award for supporting disabled passengers and visitors.
business
2011
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) Terminal 3 receives the prestigious "LEED INDIA GOLD" certification from IGBC, ranking among the world’s largest green buildings.
corporate
2011
GMR Infrastructure Ltd wins "Infrastructure Excellence Award 2011" in the airports category for the operation, management, and development of Terminal 3 at Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2019 by CII is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2019
PEER Platinum Certification for Terminal 3 and Main Receiving Sub Station (MRSS) facility by USGBC is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
National Energy Leader and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit awards under CII National Awards are awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2019
FTCCI Excellence Award for CSR is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2019
Skytrax Best Regional Airport and Best Airport Staff are awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2019
ACI's Green Airports Silver Recognition is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2019
Bronze Award for PR Case Study is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Silver Award for Corporate Brochure is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Bronze Award for Social Media Campaign of the Year is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Multiple awards at Garden Tourism Festival are awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Best Airport in India and Central Asia by Skytrax is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Platinum Recognition in > 45MN Passengers Per Annum Category under ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2019 for Green Airport Infrastructure is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
CAP 2.0° Climate Oriented Company award by CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2019 by CII Green Business Centre is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2020
Cargo Airport of the Year – India Region (Highly Acclaimed) is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) by The STAT Times International.
business
2020
Best Airport in the > 40MN Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) Category in Asia Pacific Region by ACI ASQ 2019 Rankings is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2020
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) is awarded the Global 4-Star Airport rating by Skytrax for the second consecutive year, making it the only airport in India to achieve this distinction.
business
2020
‘National Energy Leader Award’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ at National Award for Excellence in Energy Management by CII – Green Business Centre (GBC) is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2020
Airport Health Accreditation by Airports Council International is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2020
Mobexx Awards – Gold for Digital & CRM and Silver for Crisis Management are awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2020
Gold Award in Telangana State Energy Conservation Awards – 2020 (TSECA) is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2023
Asia Pacific Green Airports Gold Recognition is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2023
GMR led Hyderabad International Airport named as the 'Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia' at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
business
2023
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins the 1st prize at the 7th Garden Festival 2023.
business
2023
GMR Hyderabad International Airport earns prestigious Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation.
business
2023
CII National Awards of 'National Energy Leader' & 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' 2023 is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2022
GMR's Delhi & Hyderabad airports receive ACI World's 'Voice of Customer' Recognition for the Second Time in a Row is awarded to both Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2022
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins the Prestigious ACI World's ASQ Best Airport Award 2022 For Outstanding Passenger Experience.
business
2022
Best Airport in India & Central Asia by Skytrax (World Airport Awards 2022) is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2022
Best airport in the > 40MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category in Asia Pacific region in ACI_ASQ 2022 rankings is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2022
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins CII National Awards of 'National Energy Leader' & 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' 2022.
business
2022
Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia' at Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022 is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2022
GMR Aviation Academy wins Best Aviation Skills and Training Agency award at Wings India 2022.
business
2021
Airport Health Accreditation by Airports Council International is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
‘National Energy Leader Award’ and ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ at National Award for Excellence in Energy Management by CII- Green Business Centre (GBC) is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
First Level 4+ Certified Airport in Asia Pacific under Airport Carbon Accreditation of ACI is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2021
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins National Energy Conservation Award 2021.
business
2021
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives ACI APAC Green Airports Gold Recognition 2021.
business
2021
CII - Green Power Performance Excellence Award 2020 is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
ACI World's Voice of Customer Recognition' is awarded to both Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins Excellency - Gold Award in 'Telangana State Energy Conservation Awards - 2021 (TSECA)'.
business
2021
Runners Up - BML Munjal Awards for Business Excellence through Learning and Development for Private Sector Services Category is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
Water Management & Conservation from Ministry of Jal Shakti is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2021
Best airport in the > 40MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category in Asia Pacific region in ACI_ASQ 2020 rankings is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2021
Best Airport in India and Central Asia at the 2021 World Airport Awards is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2020
Gold Recognition in ACI APAC Green Airports Recognition 2020 in the > 35MN Passengers Per Annum Category is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2019
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) was awarded the prestigious 4-Star Airport rating by Skytrax.
business
2018
'Smart Cargo Airport of the Year' by Maritime Gateway is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'1st place in ICAI's Excellence in Cost Management for FY17 in Transportation & Logistics Category' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Gold Category Recognition based on the Business Excellence Maturity Assessment Program' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Best Airport in India' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
business
2018
'National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2018' by CII is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'Golden Peacock Sustainability Award 2018' from Institute of Directors (IOD) is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'Grow Care Safety Award 2018 in Gold Category' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'3rd CII National 5S Sustenance Award 2018' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'PR World Awards – Gold for Positive PR for reopening of Terminal 2' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) in the category of PR Achievement of the Year.
business
2018
'Hermes Platinum Award for Social Media Campaign #CreatingTomorrowTogether' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'6 Awards in 32nd National Convention on Quality Concepts (NCQC 2018)' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'National KAIZEN Circle Competition 2018' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award' at the 19th National Award Ceremony for Excellence in Energy Management is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
ACI - ASQ Award for being ranked the No. 1 Airport in the World in the Highest Passenger Category of over 40MB passengers per annum in 2017' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'Golden Peacock Business Excellence Award' under Transportation (Aviation) sector for the year 2018 is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Silver Recognition under ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Program 2018' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
'Best Airport Staff Award – India and Central Asia' at 2018 Skytrax Airport Awards is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'Wings India Award for Most Sustainable and Green Airport' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2018
'Business Process Management (BPM) Asia Achiever’s Award 2018' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2018
Best Airport by Size (> 40MN Passengers per Annum) and Region (Asia-Pacific)' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) by ACI in the Airport Service Quality Program 2018.
corporate
2014
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) wins the 'Best CSR Practices Award 2014' for its exemplary livelihood initiatives benefiting communities in Kamalanga, Odisha.
business
2015
GMR Gujarat Solar Power Plant, Patan, receives the Integrated Management System (IMS) certification for excellence in quality, environment, and occupational health and safety. It is the first and only solar plant in Charanka Solar Park to achieve this benchmark.
business
2015
‘Honeywell Smartest Building in India’ award by The Times of India is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2015
‘Best Airport in India’ award at PANAROMA, organized by Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2015
Golden Peacock Environment Management Award is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2015
World’s 3rd Best Airport in the 5–15 MN passengers category by ACI Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2015
‘Best Landscape Airport of the Year’ award by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Telangana is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2015
Golden Peacock Environment Management Award is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2015
SKYTRAX World Airport Award for 3rd Best Airport in India and Central Asia is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2015
‘Golden Peacock National Quality Award’ is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2015
‘No.1 Airport for 25–40 MN passengers per annum)’ by ACI in the Airport Service Quality Program for 2015 is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2015
‘Best Airport Staff India & Central Asia’ at the Skytrax Awards is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
corporate
2015
GGMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) honored with the PHD Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Welfare for 2015.
corporate
2015
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the 'Business Icon of the Year' award at the 7th edition of the Audi Ritz Icon Awards 2015, held in Bengaluru.
corporate
2015
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the AIMA Managing India Awards 2015 by Railway Minister, at a glittering ceremony held in New Delhi on 16th April 2015.
corporate
2015
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the 'TV5 Lifetime Achievement Award' at the TV5 Business Leader Awards 2015, in recognition of his contributions to nation-building and philanthropic initiatives.
corporate
2014
GMR Group is awarded the prestigious 'Asia’s Coaching Leadership Excellence Award' in 2014 at Singapore.
business
2014
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the 'FICCI CSR Award' 2012-13 for its CSR initiatives, assessed by Grant Thornton (GT) and BIMTECH.
business
2014
Emco Energy Ltd. achieves IMS certification for ISO 9001:2008, ISO, 14001:2004 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
business
2014
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) receives the 'Best Airport in India and Central Asia' award at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, recognising its excellence in airport services and passenger experience.
business
2014
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the 'World's 3rd Best Airport' award in the 5–15 MN passengers category at the ACI Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognising its commitment to exceptional service and operational standards.
business
2014
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) receives the '2nd Best Airport in India' recognition at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, reflecting its continued excellence in passenger experience and airport operations.
business
2014
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) receives the 'Emerging Cargo Airport of the Year' award from Stat Trade Times, recognising its growing prominence and excellence in cargo operations.
business
2014
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the 'Best Airport' and 'Excellence in Airport Operation & Management' awards at the India Aviation Show in Hyderabad, recognising its outstanding performance and operational excellence.
business
2014
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the 'ACI Director General's Roll of Excellence Award' for consistent service excellence and outstanding achievements in airport management.
business
2014
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the ‘Middle East/Indian Subcontinent Airport of the Year’ and the ‘Green Award’ at the Payload Asia Awards.
business
2014
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is adjudged as the No.1 Airport in the 25–40 MN passengers per annum category by Airports Council International (ACI) under the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Programme
business
2013
Markenomy Awards (Best Airport in private sector for its excellent service quality and sustain operational performance and efficeincy)
business
2013
Level3 Optimisation of Airport Carbon Accreditation
business
2013
British Safety Council 5 Star Rating on Health & Safety
business
2013
No.1 Airport in India at SKYTRAX - World Airport Awards
business
2013
Quality Excellence Award for Best Customer Service Result at the National Quality Excellence Awards
business
2013
Air Transport News (ATN) award for Airport of the Year under 10 MN Passengers
business
2013
Best in Horti Expo & Garden Festival- For RGIA Landscaping
business
2013
Best Cargo Airport & Best Cargo Terminal of the Year for the year by the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI)
business
2013
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is awarded the prestigious 'Superbrand 2012' status under Turkey’s Superbrands Program in Istanbul.
business
2013
Incredible India National Tourism Award - Best Airport, IGIA
business
2013
Routes Asia 2013 Award for excellance in Airport Marketing
business
2013
World's 2nd Best Airport in ACI ASQ 5-15 mn pax Category
business
2012
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins “SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2012” as the World’s Most Improved Airport and India’s No. 1 Airport, announced at Passenger Terminal EXPO, Vienna, on April 20, 2012.
business
2012
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) ranks as India’s 3rd Best Airport at the 2012 "SKYTRAX World Airport Awards" in Vienna on April 20, 2012.
business
2012
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) wins Best Airport Award and Best Friendly Flight Info Screen at the "Voyager Travel Awards 2012".
business
2012
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins "Air Cargo India 2012" award for Excellence in Air Cargo.
business
2012
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins "Airport Service Quality (ASQ)" award 2011 for ranking 2nd best airport worldwide in the 25-40 MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category by Airports Council International (ACI).
business
2012
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) is ranked the 3rd best airport globally in the 5–15 MMPA category for Airport Service Quality (ASQ) by Airports Council International (ACI) for the year 2011.
business
2012
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins "South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) Award 2012" for Best Performing Domestic Airport.
business
2012
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives “National Tourism Award 2010-11” for Best Airport in India.
business
2012
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives “ISO 14064-1:2006” certification, becoming the second airport in India and third in Asia to verify GHG accounting.
business
2012
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins “Annual Routes Asia 2012” award for Highly Commended Airport in Marketing and Route Development in the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent region, announced in Chengdu, China.
corporate
2011
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, is conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Letters by York University, Toronto, Canada, in 2010 during the university’s convocation ceremony held in Toronto. The official citation honors him as 'a man making a difference right now — a man making history.
corporate
2010
GMR Group wins 'Corporate Social Responsibility Award' at the 6th edition of the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards.
corporate
2010
GMR Group wins 'The Best Infrastructure Project' award from Property World magazine, recognizing excellence across India.
corporate
2010
GMR Group wins the Prestigious CIO100 Award 2010 at the 5th annual CIO100 awards in Bangalore.
corporate
2010
GMR Group’s IT initiative, “Deployment of Seamless Collaborative Platform for UC & Intranet,” receives the Silver EDGE Award from UBM (United Business Media Information Week).
corporate
2010
GMR Group wins the "Most Admired Developer in Transport Sector" and "PPP Project of the Year" for Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) Terminal 3, at the 3rd KPMG-Infrastructure Awards.
corporate
2010
Mr. Subba Rao Amarthaluru is awarded "Best Performing CFO" in the Infrastructure Sector by CNBC TV18 at the 5th edition of India's most prestigious CFO awards in the year 2010.
corporate
2010
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the 'Leadership in Indian Infrastructure' award at the CMAI Business World INFOCOM National Telecom Award 2010, in collaboration with Bloomberg UTV, in New Delhi.
corporate
2010
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, recieves the prestigious CNBC 9th Asia Business Leader’s Awards, held at the Capella in Singapore in 2010.
corporate
2010
GMR Group received the prestigious 'Asian Infrastructure Developer of the Year' award at the Infrastructure Investor Annual Awards 2009.
business
2010
GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd. wins the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award at Delhi.
business
2010
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) Terminal 3 is awarded the British Construction Industry Award (BCIA) for Best International Project, held in London.
business
2010
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) is awarded the "Best Green Field Airport" for the year 2009 by the Air Passengers Association.
business
2010
Istanbul SabihaGökçen International Airport is selected as the Best Airport at the World Low Cost Airlines Awards in London.
business
2010
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) ranks as the 4th Best Airport globally in the 15–25MN passenger category by ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards.
business
2010
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) is awarded the "Most Favourite Airport in India" at the Condé Nast Traveller India Awards.
business
2010
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISGIA) receives the Anna.Aero Airport Traffic Growth Award for leading passenger growth in the 5–10 MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category.
business
2009
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) becomes one of the first airports in South and Southeast Asia to obtain ISO 27001:2005 certification.
business
2009
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins 'Essar Steel Infrastructure Excellence Award 2009' organized by CNBC TV 18.
corporate
2009
GMR Group receives the 'Best Infrastructure Acquisition of the Year' Award in the UK for acquiring 50% stake in InterGen, despite challenging economic conditions.
corporate
2009
GMR Group receives the TERI Corporate Award 2009 for its CSR initiatives, presented by the President of India.
corporate
2009
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) receives the Silver Plate Award from Helpage India for elder support initiatives.
business
2016
Best Landscape Airport of the Year' is awarded to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Telangana.
business
2016
Fastest Growing Cargo Airport' award is conferred to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
business
2016
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) receives the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for the second consecutive year, ranking world No. 1 in the 25-40 MN passengers per annum (MPPA) category.
business
2016
Best Airport Staff India & Central Asia' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) at the Skytrax Awards.
business
2016
Cargo Airport of the Year (Region – India)' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) at the Air Cargo India Awards.
business
2016
'ACA Certificate – Asia Pacific 2015 – Neutrality 2016' is awarded to Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
business
2016
First airport in Asia-Pacific to achieve Carbon Neutral Status in its category, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) reaches a major sustainability milestone.
corporate
2016
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the prestigious ‘Bulandh Bharath' Award for his exemplary contributions towards nation building.
corporate
2016
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation honored with the ‘Smt. Jamunadevi Tibrewala Award’ for Excellence in Social Welfare Initiatives for Women Empowerment by FTAPCCI.
corporate
2016
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, honored with the ‘Bulandh Bharath’ Award at the 27th All India Builders’ Convention, hosted by the Builders’ Association of India under the theme ‘Bulandh Bharath – Shaping India's Glory!’
corporate
2016
GMR Group honored with the ‘International Safety Award’ by the British Safety Council.
corporate
2017
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. GM Rao, awarded the ‘The Economic Times Most Inspiring Business Leader in Asia’ by the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia during ‘The Economic Times Asian Business Leaders Conclave’.
corporate
2009
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. G.M Rao, is honored as the 'First Generation Entrepreneur of the Year' at the CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2009.
corporate
2009
GMR Group Chairman, Mr. G.M Rao receives an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Letters) from Andhra Pradesh University, recognizing his contributions to industry and leadership.
business
2025
GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL) receives the 'Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskaar' award 2024 at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) for commitment to workplace safety.
business
2025
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has been awarded the LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction: New Construction and Major Renovations rating system.
business
2025
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) won the ‘Excellence in Water Conservation & Climate Change Mitigation’ award at the 6th ASSOCHAM (Southern Region) CSR and Sustainability Awards 2025.
corporate
2017
'CSR Excellence Award' for responsible and sustainable CSR practices is awarded jointly by Indywood and Government of Telangana to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
corporate
2017
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation is awarded as the “Healthy Nutrition Awareness Initiative of the Year” award at the Smart Logistics Summit 2017.
corporate
2017
Award for Excellence in Social Welfare Initiatives for Women Empowerment awarded to GMR Varalakshmi Foundation by the Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTAPCCI).
corporate
2017
“Best CSR Practices Award for Women Empowerment” is awarded to GMR Varalakshmi Foundation by the Chairperson of Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives & Rural Development, on 23rd June 2017.
corporate
2017
GMR Group honored with the ‘Golden Globe Tigers Award’ for Excellence and Leadership in CSR by the World CSR Institute.
corporate
2017
Best CSR Excellence Award is presented to GMR Varalakshmi Foundation in the year 2017.
business
2025
GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) has been conferred the CII SCALE 2025 Award for Terminal Operator – Air Cargo, marking a significant milestone in operational excellence, technology adoption, inclusivity, and sustainable cargo-handling practices.
business
2026
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has been conferred the “Best Airport of the Year” award at Wings India 2026, marking a significant milestone in operational excellence and service leadership.
business
2026
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has been conferred the “Best Sustainability Champion” award at Wings India 2026, marking a significant milestone in sustainability leadership and environmental stewardship.
business
2025
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) has been conferred the Pollution Control Excellence Award 2025 by the State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, for its efforts in reducing and controlling industrial pollution.
business
2025
Delhi International Airport Limited Ltd (DIAL) has been recognized as the Champions of Green Business Practices at ET-Global Sustainable Alliance’s “Sustainable Organizations 2025”.
business
2025
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) becomes India’s first airport to receive the Net Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Certification by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
business
2025
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) & GMR Warora Energy Limited (GWEL) have recieved the highest 5S rating from the National Productivity Council of India (NPC).
business
2025
Dubai Capitals wins the ILT20 Championship held in the year 2025 at UAE.
business
2025
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins the 'Airport Service Quality (ASQ)' award in the Asia-Pacific region by Airports Council International (ACI) in the 40+ MN passenger category.
business
2025
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) wins the 'Best Airport in India & South Asia' award in the India & South Asia by Skytrax in the 40 MN+ passenger category.
business
2025
GMR Hyderabad International Airport wins the 'Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia' award in the India & South Asia by Skytrax in the 15–25 MN passenger category.
business
2025
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) wins the 'Airport Service Quality (ASQ)' award in the Asia-Pacific region by Airports Council International (ACI) in the 15–25 MN passenger category.
business
2025
GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) has been conferred the Platinum rating, under the CII Blue Rating assessment for Water Management.
business
2025
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) ranks 9th among the 'World’s Busiest Airports' in Airports Council International (ACI’s) rankings 2024.
business
2025
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) has been awarded the Runner-Up Trophy in the 6th ASSOCHAM Southern Region CSR and Sustainability Awards under the category of ‘Excellence in Supporting School Education’ for its education initiatives at Hyderabad.
business
2025
GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics, Hyderabad has been recognized with the CII SCALE 2025 Award in the Terminal Operator – Air Cargo category by the CII Institute of Logistics, for its excellence in cargo operations.
business
2025
GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), Rajam has been awarded the Silver Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Awards (AP SECA) 2025 under the Engineering Colleges – Building Category, instituted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
business
2025
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF) has achieved the “UTKRIST” category under the 5S Certification awarded by the National Productivity Council (NPC), Government of India—marking a significant milestone in institutional excellence and operational discipline.
business
2026
GMR Aero Technic has been conferred the “Best Service Provider – MRO Services” award at Wings India 2026, marking a significant milestone in service excellence and technical leadership.
corporate
2024
GMR Airports Limited has been ranked the '5th most trustworthy company globally' in the Transport, Logistics & Packaging category by Newsweek in the year 2024.
corporate
2024
GMR Group was awarded the 'Best Aviation Service Provider' award at the Wings India Awards 2024.
business
2024
GMR Group was awarded the 'Best Aviation Service Provider' award at the Wings India Awards 2024.
business
2016
Ranked No.1 globally in the ACI-ASQ Passenger Survey, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) receives the top honor
business
2024
Gold Award – Time Critical Logistics Solution Provider 2024
business
2026
Delhi Airport wins Best Airport at Departures – ASQ 2025 (Asia-Pacific, 40+ MPPA)
Recognised by Airports Council International for delivering outstanding passenger experience at departures among Asia-Pacific’s busiest airports.
business
2026
RGIA recognised among the Best Airports at Arrivals Globally – ASQ 2025
Hyderabad International Airport honoured for delivering exceptional global-standard passenger experience at arrivals.
business
2026
MCIA wins ASQ Best Airport Award 2025 – Asia-Pacific (5–15 MPPA category)
MCIA recognised for excellence in customer experience among mid-size airports in the Asia-Pacific region.
business
2026
Delhi International Airport named “Best Airport of the Year” – Wings India 2026
Awarded for operational excellence, innovation and leadership in India’s aviation ecosystem
corporate
2026
Delhi International Airport honoured with “Sustainability Champion” – Wings India 2026
Recognised for pioneering sustainability initiatives and leadership in green airport operations.
business
2026
GMR Aero Technic wins Best MRO Services – Wings India 2026
Acknowledged for excellence in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
corporate
2025
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation receives “UTKRIST” Category Recognition in 5S Certification by NPC
Honoured for implementing world-class workplace organisation and efficiency practices under the National Productivity Council’s 5S framework.
corporate
2025
GMRIT Rajam wins Silver Award – AP State Energy Conservation Awards 2025
Recognised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for excellence in energy-efficient infrastructure in the Engineering Colleges – Building category.
corporate
2025
GMR Aerocity Hyderabad receives EDGE Certification from IFC
Awarded the global EDGE certification for adopting sustainable and resource-efficient building design standards.
business
2025
GHIAL, GGIAL and GVIAL win Gold at CII Business Excellence Maturity Awards 2025
Recognised for achieving advanced organisational excellence and best-in-class management practices.
corporate
2025
Delhi Airport achieves IGBC Net Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Certification
All terminals recognised for implementing comprehensive waste management systems eliminating landfill waste
corporate
2025
Delhi Airport becomes India’s first 40+ MPPA airport to achieve Water-Positive status
A landmark sustainability milestone reflecting advanced water conservation and replenishment initiatives.
corporate
2025
GWEL receives 5 Golden Safety Stars under the National Safety Rating System (NSRS)
Recognised for maintaining exemplary safety standards and operational risk management.
corporate
2025
GWEL wins Safety Shield Award
Honoured for outstanding commitment to workplace safety and accident-free operations.
corporate
2025
GWEL awarded Sarva Srestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)
Recognised nationally for exceptional industrial safety performance.
business
2025
GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics wins CII SCALE 2025 Award – Terminal Operator (Air Cargo)
Acknowledged for operational excellence and efficiency in air cargo terminal management.
business
2025
GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics wins Gold – Time Critical Logistics Solution Provider of the Year (SEAC 2025)
Recognised for delivering high-speed and reliable logistics solutions for time-sensitive cargo.
business
2025
GMR Aero Technic wins “Sustainability Initiative of the Year” – MRO Asia-Pacific Awards 2025
Awarded for pioneering environmentally responsible practices in aircraft maintenance operations
corporate
2025
GKEL wins Pollution Control Excellence Award 2025 – SPCB Odisha
Recognised for outstanding environmental management and pollution control practices.
corporate
2025
DIAL wins Platinum – Renovative Category at the 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition
Honoured for implementing impactful continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen practices.
corporate
2025
DIAL wins Silver – Innovative Category at the 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition
Recognised for introducing creative process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
corporate
2025
DIAL wins Silver – Restorative Category at the 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition
Awarded for implementing Kaizen solutions that restore and optimise operational performance.