THEBUSINESSBTES BUREAU
PUNE, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Cooper Corporation, a globally renowned manufacturer of engines, engine
components and generators, has been recognised for its pioneering efforts in
human resource development at the 17th Annual ACMA HR Summit (Western Region).
Competing against 18 teams from top-tier organisations, Cooper Corporation
secured the Runner-Up 1st Position Award at the ACMA 6th Best HR Practices
Competition.
The summit was themed “Future-Ready HR: Shaping People, Technology and
Talent” and witnessed participation from leading industry experts, policymakers
and HR professionals across the automotive sector. The platform facilitated
thought-provoking discussions on HR transformation, ESG integration and the
application of Artificial Intelligence in the evolving labour ecosystem.
Expressing his pride on the occasion, Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman and
Managing Director of Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd., said, "This recognition
at the ACMA Best HR Practices Competition is a proud moment for all of us at
Cooper Corporation. ‘e-Ekalavya’ represents our belief that technology-enabled
learning is fundamental to building a future-ready organization. Our people are
our greatest strength, and initiatives like these ensure that we continuously
upgrade skills, enhance capabilities, and remain competitive in a dynamic
industry environment. I congratulate our HR and Training teams for their
dedication and innovative approach."
The award highlights the successful implementation of “e-Ekalavya,” an
internally developed Digital Learning Management System (LMS). Under the
leadership of Chief Human Resources Officer Nitin Deshpande, the system was
designed to standardise, streamline and amplify the effectiveness of training
and development across the organisation. Developed by Swapnil Sandage and
executed by the Training & Development team, "e-Ekalavya"
reflects the company’s drive towards digital transformation and a future-ready
workforce.
The recognition underscores Cooper Corporation’s sustained focus on
digital transformation, operational excellence and building a future-ready
workforce aligned with the rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
