The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the Champions Trophy Competition on December 12th and 13th, 2023, under the theme "Process and Quality Control through IOT system in HPDC Machine." The preliminary competition, a prerequisite for the Champions Trophy, took place on January 24th and 25th, 2023. During this phase, the RCPL SMART INNOVATORS team secured the prestigious Platinum award, the highest recognition allowing entry into the "Champions Trophy." Other Gold and Silver Award winners qualified for the "Challengers Trophy."
Among the 48 participating teams from across the nation, 12 secured the Platinum award, making them eligible for the Champions Trophy. The RCPL SMART INNOVATORS team not only earned the Star Champion Award but also competed for the top honors. In the final competition, they participated in categories such as Champion of Champion, Jury Champion, and Star Champion, ultimately winning the coveted "Champions Trophy."