STAGING 2 | IFQM – Indian Foundation For Quality Management

Join India’s Quality Revolution

A Section 8, Not-for -Profit, Industry led movement with a Nation FIRST approach to Catalyze Indian Industries to be Globally Competitive and Export capable through Quality, Innovation & Excellence

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IFQM MSME Symposium 2026

Join MSME Symposium on March 20, 2026. Connect with 250+ likeminded CEOs from the MSME sector, CPO’s and CEO of large companies along with Business Leaders and Ambassadors of IFQM’s Nation-first, Industry led approach.

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7th IFQM CEO/CXO Learning Mission at Bosch, Bengaluru

Together with the Indian Foundation of Quality Management (IFQM), Bosch invites you to an exclusive knowledge-sharing session. This platform unites experts to explore how quality management shapes the future of manufacturing in India, driving its emergence as a global manufacturing hub. March 2nd & 3rd, 2026

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Decision Science for Enterprise Excellence – Level 1 | Cohort 2

Data-driven, decision-making using Operations Research.

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IFQM Symposium 2025

The IFQM Symposium was held on 18th & 19th Sep 2025.This Symposium brings together India’s industry leaders to spotlight Quality and Innovation driving global competitiveness and powering India’s rise in world trade.

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Publications & News

Explore thought leadership articles, expert opinions, case studies, and actionable insights to help your organization grow with quality, excellence, and transformation.

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Industry Leaders

Founding Members

Members

Purpose, Mission & Values

Our foundation defines why we exist, what we strive to achieve, and the principles that guide everything we do.

Purpose

Values

Mission

Through the commitment of CEOs and Boards, we will:

Create the “Indian Way” to enhance customer and societal value through a systemic approach.
Propagate Quality and Innovation for sustainable growth.
Develop committed counsellors to train and coach organizations.
Accelerate learning and mutual sharing of best practices, leveraging the power of technology.

Guided by India's Most Respected Industrial Leaders

IFQM Governance

Board of Directors

Visionary leaders shaping India's quality excellence journey

Venu Srinivasan

Chairman, IFQM

Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company

N Chandrasekaran

Director, IFQM

Executive Chairman, Tata Sons

Dilip Shanghvi

Director, IFQM

Managing Director, Sun Pharma

Soumitra Bhattacharya

CEO and Director, IFQM

Former MD, Bosch India

S. N. Subrahmanyan

Director, IFQM

CMD, Larsen & Toubro

Kavita Sandeep Kaushik

Independent Director, IFQM

Head Quality and Six Sigma India Region, Cummins India

Srikanth Padmanabhan

Independent Director, IFQM

Member, Board of Directors, Leggett & Platt

IFQM Leadership

Governing Council

Industry experts driving transformation and quality standards

N Chandrasekaran

Executive Chairman

Tata Sons

Dilip Shanghvi

Managing Director

Sun Pharma

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Executive Chairperson

Biocon & Biocon Biologics

T V Narendran

CEO & Managing Director

Tata Steel Ltd.

K N Radhakrishnan

Director & CEO

TVS Motor Company

Dr. Randhir Thakur

Managing Director & CEO

Tata Electronics

Salil Gupte

President

Boeing India and South Asia

S. N. Subrahmanyan

Chairman & Managing Director

Larsen & Toubro

Venu Srinivasan

Chairman Emeritus

TVS Motor Company

Vivek Chaand Sehgal

Chairman

Motherson Group

The Big Q

Your Path to Quality Excellence

Comprehensive solutions designed to elevate your organization's quality journey.

Guided Assessment

Jointly uncovering strengths and shaping strategic roadmaps to elevate performance.

IFQM Academy

Contribute to achieving business excellence with powerful learning solutions for Cultural capabilities

Quality Excellence Prize

Honoring organizations that set benchmarks in quality, innovation, and excellence, and inspire India’s journey to global competitiveness.

Digital Solutions

Practical, easy-to-use tools designed for MSMEs to improve quality, productivity, and skills.

Digital Courses

Learning modules for your Awareness, that supports your Quality journey.

Industry Academia

Fostering collaboration to align learning with dynamic industry needs.

Journey to Worldclass

A guided tool to discover a clear path to global competitiveness

Case Studies, Best Practices

Showcasing India’s best practices and success blueprints to spark organizational excellence.

Expert Support

Collaboratively driving transformation in quality, growth, and capability to unlock potential.

Our Offering

Counselling & Assessment - From Diagnosis To Direction

A proven 4-step transformation journey designed by industry leaders

Step 01

Assessment

What you get:

Step 02

Model for Implementation

What you get:

Step 03

Implementation

What you get:

Step 04

Benefit Measurement

What you get:

7

Large companies

67

MSMEs

10

Clusters

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Begin Your Journey

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IFQM Academy

Located about 25 km from Bangalore Airport

The IFQM Academy campus is being developed as a national hub for business excellence and capability building.

Envisioned as a key pillar in IFQM’s journey to be a force multiplier, the Academy will deliver high-impact, experiential learning solutions that translate Quality, Innovation, and Excellence into measurable business outcomes.

Through Dojo-based trainings, leadership development programs, and globally benchmarked curricula co-created with industry and international partners, the Academy will enable organizations to build deep, systemic capabilities.

Anchored by Centres of Excellence and powered by digital and AI-driven learning, it will foster communities of practice, accelerate cross-industry learning, and drive sustained competitiveness.

IFQM Academy will be where India’s enterprises come to learn, transform, and lead on the global stage.

Our Offering

IFQM Academy For Business Excellence

Approach

Contribute to achieving business excellence with powerful Learning Solutions for Cultural and Collective capabilities to support strategy and sustainability of IFQM members and industry at large.

IFQM Academy Offerings

62 Learning Solutions across SIX Centers of Excellence by FY 27
Specialist Services in Quality, Innovation and Excellence
Learning Journeys in Total Quality Management, Total Productive Maintenance and Lean
Courses for academia from select Learning Solutions
Customized Programs on Demand

Unique Features

Cross Industry Learning with Globally Renowned Facilitators

Action Learning Projects with Impact Assessments

Expert Coaching for Action Learning Projects

Institution of Communities of Practice

Credentials from Globally Recognized Organizations

Institution of Communities of Practice

06

Institutionalized Centers for Excellence

26

Offered Learning Solutions

36

Engaged Companies

+61

Avg. NPS measured across 20 LS

71% out of 513

Avg. Certifications participants

INR 42 Cr

Projected Savings

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Learn from Industry Leaders

Explore online courses from India's top organizations and industry experts.

QC Tools for Industry

IFQM

This Quality Control Tools Course is a practical, industry-focused program covering nine essential QC tools used in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and

Ergonomics Assessment

This assessment-based module is designed to solidify and validate a learner’s understanding of ergonomic principles following the completion of the

Material Handling Systems

This module introduces learners to the various material handling devices commonly used in manufacturing and production environments. It explores the

Plant Layout Design

This module provides a foundational understanding of layout engineering and its critical role in optimizing manufacturing and production efficiency. It

Waste Identification

This course focuses on identifying inefficiencies within manufacturing processes through the lens of Lean Manufacturing. It introduces the distinction between

Manufacturing System Basics 1 to 4

This course offers a practical introduction to manufacturing systems engineering, focusing on improving productivity and operational efficiency. Key topics include

QC Tools for Industry

IFQM

This Quality Control Tools Course is a practical, industry-focused program covering nine essential QC tools used in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and

Daily Management

TATA STEEL

This course introduces the foundational principles and practices of Daily Management (DM) within a manufacturing or service environment. Learners will

5S and Visual Workplace Management

TATA STEEL

This course provides a practical understanding of the 5S system and how visual management contributes to workplace efficiency, safety, and

Plant Layout Design

This module provides a foundational understanding of layout engineering and its critical role in optimizing manufacturing and production efficiency. It

Manufacturing System Basics 1 to 4

This course offers a practical introduction to manufacturing systems engineering, focusing on improving productivity and operational efficiency. Key topics include

Building Inclusive Workplaces

This course on Building Inclusive Workplaces explores the key concepts and practices required to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive

POSH – Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) course provides a comprehensive overview of the POSH Act, its scope, and its relevance

Arbitration and Conflict Management

L&T EduTech

This course introduces learners to arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods as mechanisms for resolving contract-related conflicts

Ergonomics Assessment

This assessment-based module is designed to solidify and validate a learner’s understanding of ergonomic principles following the completion of the

Material Handling Systems

This module introduces learners to the various material handling devices commonly used in manufacturing and production environments. It explores the

Waste Identification

This course focuses on identifying inefficiencies within manufacturing processes through the lens of Lean Manufacturing. It introduces the distinction between

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Featured Events

Attend, learn, and lead through IFQM events

Designed to empower leaders and transform Indian industries.

IFQM MSME Symposium 2026

The IFQM MSME Symposium will be held on 20th March 2026 at Anna University, Guindy, Chennai.

IFQM Symposium 2026

Symposium event

8th IFQM CEO/CXO Learning Mission at Bangalore International Airport Limited(BIAL), Bengaluru

Decision Science for Enterprise Excellence (DSEE) – Level 1 | Cohort 2

Focuses on building enterprise capability in data-driven, analytical decision-making using Operations Research (OR). The program equips participants to structure complex business problems, formulate quantitative models,

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Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Hear from organizations that have transformed through IFQM.

We have to come together and solve for excellence which is benchmark to the world and I think organizations like IFQM can play a big role in bringing industry together and raising the bar to be benchmarked to the world standards.

Dattatri Salagame

President and Managing Director of BGSW

I feel that IFQM is laying a good foundation for making students right from their early years when they are at college and education to think of quality and building that mindset right from the beginning at the start is a wonderful step.

Swati Munjal

President, BML Munjal University

IFQM is like a doctor who diagnoses our symptoms and gives us the right medicines in order to overcome our issues.

K.R. Srihari

CEO, EL Forge Ltd

The assessment center training that IFQM enabled for our team at Bannari was extremely timely.

Dr. Kaushik Murali

President, Sankara Eye Foundation

IFQM CEO/CXO Learning Sharing Sessions

A Pioneering Launch in Indian Industry – Cross-Industry Learning Platforms for CEO/CXO Levels

Key Takeaways:

Digital Twins, Societal Engagement, Waste to Wealth

Key Takeaways:

TQM as a "Way of Life“, Continuous improvement beyond shopfloor

Key Takeaways:

‘Not-Yet’ as a philosophy with customer at center, Unique Quality Culture

Key Takeaways:

‘First Time Right’ delivered, Globally recognized Quality

Key Takeaways:

Innovation, Scientific Rigor, Quality Culture beyond compliance

Key Takeaways:

Seamless IT-OT Integration delivering Zero-defect

Key Takeaways:

Digital & AI- no longer optional, leverage to drive for competitive advantage

7 CEO/CXO Learning Missions accomplished and more to follow…

Convening The Industry Leaders: The IFQM Symposium - 2025

The National Symposium is IFQM's flagship event, bringing together industry captains, policymakers, academia, and global experts to drive the national quality agenda.