Surya Honored with Niryat Shree Award

Published on : Thursday, September 27, 2018

Surya recently was named a recipient of the prestigious Niryat Shree Award for outstanding performance in exports. The award was presented to Surya founder Surya Tiwari by the President of India, Honorable Shri Pranab Mukherjee, during a ceremony held in New Delhi at the beginning of December.

Surya was recognized by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) in the category of “Textiles Sector, Including RMG, Made-ups, Yarn, Handicrafts & Carpets.” The FIEO fosters India’s entrepreneurial spirit in the global market and helps to promote trade by acting as a liaison between its members and the Government of India.

“At Surya, we have a strong global reach, sourcing products from more than 40 locations across five continents, with an increasing number of products being produced in the U.S.,” said Satya Tiwari, president, Surya. “We are honored to receive this esteemed award and are thankful for the continued support that FIEO and the Government of India have provided us as we continue to expand our reach in the home accessories market.”

A recognized industry leader, Surya offers more than 30,000 products across a range of categories that includes rugs, pillows, throws, lighting, wall decor, accent furniture, decorative accents and bedding. The company employs more than 50,000 weavers in Ugapur in Northern India, and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing privately-held companies for four consecutive years.