Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman of ACME Group, is dedicated to advancing transformative technologies that address the defining challenges of present and the future of our planet with an unwavering commitment to sustainability and economic accessibility. His vision centers on making green technologies accessible, economically sound, and scalable, thus playing a pivotal role in architecting India’s clean energy transition across sectors.

Under his stewardship, ACME Group is pioneering innovative financial paradigms by making sustainable innovations a source of competitive differentiation, operationally straightforward, infinitely replicable for long-term value creation. A technology leader holding multiple patents, Manoj champions strategic investments in transformative innovations-spanning renewable energy, green hydrogen, clean energy-based manufacturing, clean-label products, and services that will define the future of economic growth.

Under Manoj’s transformative leadership, ACME Group has achieved significant scale and pioneering leadership across India’s clean energy landscape. ACME maintains a culture of disciplined innovation—continuously evaluating, validating, and deploying strategic investments that redefine industry standards. Leading a 2,500+ strong team across Indian and international operations, Manoj is widely recognized for his contributions to renewable energy and remains instrumental in advancing India’s decarbonization objectives, while ensuring ACME Group continues to inspire as a leader of sustainable energy solutions.

Honours & Recognitions

  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2008)
  • Green Mobile Award for Best Green Product/Service or Performance by GSMA at Mobile World Congress (2011)
  • Best Solar Developer by IPPAI Solar Award (2016)
  • Leadership in Solar Plant Performance by CIlI (2018)
  • Best CSR Practice of the Year by Cll (2018)
  • Udyog Rattan Award by the Institute of Economic Studies (2018)
  • Project Developer of the Year -Gold Winner at India Solar Week (2019)
  • Best Solar Utility Company of the Year by ET Now (2019)
  • Top 100 Power Business Leaders of the Year by Solar Quarter (2019)
  • Top Utility-Scale Solar Developer (Platinum) at India Annual Solar Awards (2024)
  • Cll Leadership in Performance Excellence Award (2024)
  • Recognized for High Performance and Committed
  • Delivery by Bharti Airtel and Indus Towers

Core Philosophy

  • Making Sustainability Economically viable
  • Innovation-Driven Leadership
  • Build Through Strategic Global Partnerships