1993 – 2019 · A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Every Award Below Was Earned Under the Leadership of Kunwer Sachdev
Over more than two decades at the helm of Su-Kam Power Systems, founder Kunwer Sachdev turned a garage start-up into India’s #1 power-backup brand — and earned national honours, global certifications and industry awards along the way. Here is the complete, documented record.
🏅 Bharat Shiromani Award, 1993 — National Honour Under Kunwer Sachdev’s Leadership
Conferred on Kunwer Sachdev by Dr. Balram Jakhar, the longest-serving Speaker of the Lok Sabha, at the Subroto Park Air Force Auditorium in Delhi Cantonment — years before Su-Kam became a household name.
⭐ Why this matters: Instituted by the Shiromani Institute of Chandigarh (honouring Indians since 1977), the Bharat Shiromani Award has been conferred on luminaries such as Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama. To be welcomed into that lineage so early placed Kunwer Sachdev among the nation’s celebrated figures before his biggest chapters had even begun.
The Man Who Presented It
Dr. Balram Jakhar (1923–2016) served as Speaker of the Lok Sabha for nine years and 329 days — the longest tenure in Indian parliamentary history — and later as Union Minister of Agriculture and Governor of Madhya Pradesh. When a statesman of that stature places an award in your hands, you don’t just receive a plaque; you receive a quiet contract that the work you do from that day forward will be worthy of the lineage you’ve just joined.
What That Evening Meant
To receive a national civilian honour inside an Air Force auditorium — named for Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff — was to feel the recognition twice over. For a first-generation entrepreneur from a middle-class Delhi home, with no industry pedigree and no family capital, the award did three things: it validated the risk of choosing entrepreneurship, it opened rooms and relationships that would otherwise have stayed closed, and it set a standard Kunwer Sachdev would spend the rest of his career trying to deserve. As he puts it, recognition given mid-journey is not a verdict on the past — it is a contract with the future.
🌍 Global Certifications That Opened World Markets — CE, UL & ISO
- CE Certificate — Enabling exports to European Union countries
- UL Certificate — Enabling exports to the US and Canada
- ISO 9001:2001 — For Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2004 — For Environmental Management Systems
- Indira Super Achievers Award (2007) — Indira Group of Institutes, Pune | Wikipedia
- Asia’s Most Promising Brand (2012-13) — World Consulting & Research Corporation (WCRC) | Read more
- National Quality Excellence Award 2014 (Most Innovative Company) — Power Backup Industry
⭐ Why this matters: CE unlocked Europe and UL unlocked North America, while ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 proved world-class quality and environmental standards. Under Kunwer Sachdev’s leadership these certifications were the passport that took Su-Kam from an Indian manufacturer to an exporter across 90+ countries.
🇮🇳 National Award for Quality Products, 2006 — Honoured by the Government of India
Honoured by the Government of India for manufacturing inverters of outstanding quality. Presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as Chief Guest, and included a cash reward of Rs. One Lac (US $2,500).
⭐ Why this matters: A national-level endorsement of manufacturing quality, handed over by the Prime Minister himself — proof that Su-Kam’s “Make in India” products met the highest government benchmarks long before the phrase became a movement.
💡 Innovation for India Award, 2008 — Marico Innovation Foundation
Presented by the Marico Innovation Foundation for innovation in business model — creating an alternative, reliable and cost-effective source of power for the nation.
⭐ Why this matters: Established in 2006, the Marico Innovation Foundation was one of India’s first platforms dedicated to breakthrough innovation with large-scale impact — more than 80% of its honourees’ innovations have stood the test of time. The award recognised Su-Kam not just as a manufacturer, but as a genuine business-model innovator.
🏆 Business Superbrand 2008 — Among India’s Most Trusted Brands
Su-Kam was recognised as a Business Superbrand by the Superbrands Council, placing it among India’s most trusted business brands.
⭐ Why this matters: Superbrands status is by invitation only — never applied for — and is decided by a council of India’s leading branding, marketing and media experts. The Business Superbrand seal identified Su-Kam as one of the country’s strongest corporate brands.
🔬 ELCINA-EFY Award for R&D Excellence, 2009–10
Awarded for revolutionising the inverter and UPS sector. A panel of experts from both Government and Industry selected the winner from more than 100 shortlisted entries across India.
⭐ Why this matters: ELCINA (the Electronic Industries Association of India) has run its awards since 1976 — partnering with electronics publisher EFY in 2010 — to honour outstanding R&D that strengthens India’s electronics industry. The win validated the relentless research engine that produced Su-Kam’s record-setting patent portfolio.
📦 Sectoral Export Award — India’s Highest Exports in Consumer Electronics
Received for the highest exports in Electronics and IT, awarded by the Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
⭐ Why this matters: A government-backed confirmation that, under Kunwer Sachdev’s leadership, Su-Kam was the single largest Indian exporter in its category — carrying Indian-made power technology to the world.
⚙️ ISA Technovation Award, 2011 — Felicitated by Viswanathan Anand
Won for Excellence under the solar/energy category. Kunwer Sachdev was felicitated by World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand at the ceremony in Bangalore.
⭐ Why this matters: Instituted in 2008 by the India Semiconductor Association (now IESA), the Technovation Awards are among the most prestigious honours in India’s electronics design and semiconductor industry — recognition of true technology leadership, not just commercial success.
🚀 Entrepreneur of the Year, 2011 — Kunwer Sachdev’s Leadership Recognised
Kunwer Sachdev, MD of Su-Kam Power Systems, was conferred the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2011’ award at the Entrepreneur India Awards, held at The Claridges, Surajkund.
⭐ Why this matters: A personal honour rather than a corporate one — recognising the leadership, vision and risk-taking of the founder himself as the driving force behind Su-Kam’s rise.
🌟 Hurun’s Most Respected Entrepreneurs, 2017
Recognised among the 6th Hurun’s Most Respected Entrepreneurs — the highest honour by Hurun Report — for exemplary contribution to the Indian solar and power-backup industry.
⭐ Why this matters: Hurun Report’s annual “Most Respected Entrepreneurs” list is its highest honour, recognising exceptional leadership, innovation and social impact — placing Kunwer Sachdev among the most admired business leaders in India.
🏭 ESC Sectoral Export Award, 2006–07
Su-Kam Power Systems received the prestigious Sectoral Award for Highest Export in Consumer Electronics (Non-SSI Category) during 2006-07, awarded by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
⭐ Why this matters: The ESC is India’s apex body promoting electronics and software exports. Topping its consumer-electronics category confirmed Su-Kam’s standing as a national export champion.
About ESC National Export Excellence Awards | Su-Kam Awards on IndiaMART
🎓 Indira Super Achievers Award, 2007
Kunwer Sachdev, CEO of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd., was honoured with the Indira Super Achievers Award by the Indira Group of Institutes, Pune, in October 2007, recognising his outstanding contributions to the power and energy sector.
⭐ Why this matters: An academic-institution honour that recognised Kunwer Sachdev as a role model for the next generation of entrepreneurs and engineers.
🌏 Asia’s Most Promising Brand, 2012–13
Su-Kam was recognised as Asia’s Most Promising Brand in 2012-13 by the World Consulting & Research Corporation (WCRC), with KPMG India serving as process advisors and evaluators.
⭐ Why this matters: With KPMG India auditing the process, this independent, research-backed recognition placed Su-Kam among Asia’s most promising brands — extending Kunwer Sachdev’s leadership reputation beyond India’s borders.
⚡ National Quality Excellence Award, 2014 — Most Innovative Company
Su-Kam was named the ‘Most Innovative Company’ in the Power Backup industry at the National Quality Excellence Awards 2014.
⭐ Why this matters: Even two decades into the journey, Su-Kam was still being recognised as the most innovative company in its industry — a testament to a culture of continuous innovation built under Kunwer Sachdev’s leadership.
📜 The Complete Accolades of Kunwer Sachdev’s Leadership (1993–2019)
- Bharat Shiromani Award (1993)
- National Award for Quality Product — Government of India
- Sectoral Award – Exports (Consumer Electronics) — Ministry of Commerce
- Business Superbrand 2008
- Innovation for India Award 2008 — Marico Innovation Foundation
- Consumer Superbrand 2009
- Powerbrand India 2009-2010
- Amity HR Growth Award — 2008, 2009 & 2010
- ELCINA-EFY Award for R&D (2009-10)
- ISA Technovation Award 2011
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2011
- D&B India Top Indian Company
- BEE 4-Star Rating for Inverter
- Hurun’s Most Respected Entrepreneurs (2017)
- Technology Patents Holder — Multiple patents in energy storage, UPS & solar
These awards stand as a testament to Kunwer Sachdev’s vision of making power accessible, affordable and innovative.
Sources: Su-Kam Awards Presentation (SlideShare) | Wikipedia
Kunwer Sachdev
Founder of Su-Kam and Kunwwer.ai, and mentor at Su-vastika — the “Inverter Man & Solar Man of India.” Read his story →
Disclaimer: Kunwer Sachdev is no longer associated with Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. in any capacity. The awards and recognitions listed above were achieved during his tenure as Founder and CEO of Su-Kam (1988–2019). This page is for historical and archival purposes only.