Awards & Honours
- Outstanding Aerospace Personality Award for the decade (2011) by Indian Aviation for outstanding contributions to the Indian Aerospace Industry.
- Centenary of Aviation Award (2010) by Society of Aerospace Industries for Outstanding personalities in the field of Aviation during the century.
- Rajiv Gandhi 60th Birth Anniversary Rastriya Ekta Samman (2008) for contribution to National prosperity, unity and achievements.
- Life Time Contributions and Achievement Award (2007) from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) – Highest National Awards for Engineers.
- IIM Platinum Medal Highest Professional Award from Indian Institute of Metals (November 2004)
- National Metallurgist Award (2003) for outstanding and lifetime contribution in Metallurgical Engineering, the Highest National Award Instituted by the Indian Institute of Metals and Ministry of Steel and Mines.
- Scope Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management for best Managed Public Sector (HAL) 2003.
- Scope Award for Best Chief Executive and PM’s Gold Plaque (2003) Department of Public Enterprises and Ministry of Industries. Awarded by Vice-President of India.
- Dr.Ambedkar Bharath Shree Award (2001) presented by Governor of Karnataka for contributions to Socially Backward Communities through technological and economic development.
- Gold Cross Award (International) (2001) for outstanding contributions in the International Co-operation and Business Development by COMITE D’HONNEUR du MERITE ET DEVOUEMENT FRANCAIS, France.
- Rashtriya Ratna Award (2001) International Friendship Forum of India
- Padmashri Award (2001) from Government of India for outstanding contributions in Aerospace materials & technologies.
- Swadeshi Science Puraskara for contributions in development of indigenous materials and process technology (2000).
- National Award for R&D for leading Design and Development of Advanced Light Helicopter (1998)
- Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the Nation (1997).
- Hon. Fellow & Life Time Achievement Award from Aeronautical Society of India (1997)
- First Distinguished IIT Alumnus Award from IIT: Chennai Awarded in 1996.
- Omprakash Bhasin Award in Space & Aerospace Application (1996).
- Hindustan Zinc Gold Medal (1993) for significant contribution to Non-ferrous Metallurgical Industries, Indian Institute of Metals.
- Vasvik Research Award (1992) in the field of Materials Science and Technology leading to National prosperity, Vibidhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra.
- FIE Foundation Award (1991) for Engineering Technology and business Management from FIE Foundation, Awarded by the Prime Minister of India.
- National Award for R&D (1991) for efforts in the processing industries sector to foundry & forge division by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research.
- Indira Gandhi Memorial National Award (1990) for Excellent Chief Executive, by AP Central Public Sector Employees Federation, Hyderabad.
- National Award for Best Employer of Physically Handicapped (1990) by President of India.
- National Energy Award (1990) for best energy efficient Foundry by the Institute of Indian Foundry men.
- National Aeronautical Prize (1990) for outstanding fundamental and applied work in Aeronautical Sciences / Technology from Aeronautics Society of India
- National Award for Best Employer of Physically Handicapped (1989) by President of India for Foundry & Forge Division.
- Birla Gold Medal (1988) for outstanding contributions in Materials Science and Technology from Indian Institute of Metals.
- Ferroguard Award (1979) for Technology Development from Electro-thermal Society of India for developing an effective Non-Destructive Testing of Aircraft Forgings.
- Best Young Metallurgist Award (1975) for outstanding contributions in Research Management & Import Substitution of Aircraft Materials from Ministry of Steel & Mines, Government of India.