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  • The awards saw a fierce competition amongst the most reputed names in the auto sector

    Autocar India Awards honours achievers in Indian auto

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India magazine presented the ‘The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015’ in Mumbai recently. The winners were felicitated at a ceremony in the august presence of chief guest, Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Honourable Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping and guest of honour Smt. Shaina NC, National Spokesperson & National Executive Council of the BJP and Shri. Quaiser Khali, Additional Commissioner of Police –Traffic, Mumbai. The awards also witnessed an elite list of personalities from the corporate world, who came together to honour achievers from the automotive sector.

     

    The awards based on the theme “Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian”; saw a fierce competition amongst the most reputed names in the auto sector. A total of 24 awards were given away across two and four wheeler segments. The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 was presented by Reliance General Insurance.

     

    At the awards, in the four wheeler segment, Hyundai i20 made a sensational debut by winning the ‘Car of the Year (Jury’s Choice), while Honda won the ‘Car Manufacturer of the Year’. In the two wheeler segment, Suzuki Gixxer won the Bike of the Year (Jury’s Choice) while Hyundai i20 & KTM RC 390 bagged the Viewer’s Choice Award in the Car and Bike segment. The list of award winners across all categories is annexed.

     

    Lavneesh Gupta

    Lavneesh Gupta, COO – Bloomberg TV India while speaking about the Awards said, “The Indian Auto Industry, which has always been the economy’s growth dynamo, is once again revving up. This acceleration in growth holds the promise of “Achhe Din” for the manufacturing sector and millions of youth seeking quality jobs. As a business news channel that gives in-depth understanding of various industries, it is about walking that extra mile to give the viewer an unbiased understanding of various industries including the Indian Automotive sector, which has contributed enormously to the country’s economy over the last decade. We at Bloomberg TV India are proud of our association with the Autocar India team that helps us build and maintain a close relationship with the sector and celebrate its success.”

     

    The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards sets the standard for the Automotive Industry and honors the best-in class vehicles launched by the industry over the last one year. The winners were selected by an eminent jury on the basis of extensive & grueling track tests and a detailed methodology validated by knowledge support partner, PricewaterhouseCooper.

     

  • In all, 22 awards across the two- and four-wheeler segments will be given

    Bloomberg TV to present Autocar India Awards on Jan 9

    By A Correspondent

     

    Business news channel Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India magazine are back for the fifth year in a row with the Bloomberg TV Autocar India Awards 2013, to be held on January 9.

     

    The Bloomberg TV India 2013 Autocar India Awards will be given across 22 categories to the most deserving contributors to the auto industry. The categories in the four wheeler segment are Car of the Year 2013, Best Design and Styling, Best value-for-money car, Best variant of the Year, Best Driver’s car, Manufacturer of the Year, Technology and Innovation Award, Compact car of the Year, Saloon car of the Year, Luxury saloon of the Year, SUV of the Year, Premium SUV of the Year, Luxury SUV of the Year, MPV of the Year, Car Ad of the year, viewer’s choice award – Car of the Year. The categories in the two-wheeler segment are Bike of the year, Premium bike of the year, Import bike of the year, viewer’s choice award – BIKE. The other categories are Car Dealer of the Year, Car insurer of the Year.

     

    Sriram Kilambi

    Sriram Kilambi, President, Bloomberg TV India, said, “The Indian vehicle manufacturing industry has grown at a 12.77% CAGR over the last 10 years. This has led to an overall growth of the sector which currently contributes 6% to the GDP. The Bloomberg TV Autocar India Awards recognise, applaud and honour this role of the automotive sector that’s driving growth in the Indian economy. We proudly salute the achievements of the sector as well as individual players who have strived hard to achieve this success.”

     

    The Bloomberg TV Autocar India Awards 2013 sets the benchmark of standards for the Automotive Industry and honors the best-in class vehicles launched by the industry over the last one year. The ceremony promises to be a spectacular culmination of a keenly contested auto battle. The best in league will be selected by an eminent jury on the basis of extensive & grueling track tests and a detailed methodology.

     

    The jury panel comprises of experts such as Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor – Autocar India); Renuka Kirpalani (Editor – Autocar show); Narain Karthikeyan (India’s first Formula 1 Driver); Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor – Autocar India & Editor – What Car? India); Kartikeya Singhee (Consultant Editor – Autocar Show); Manvendra Singh (India’s leading Automotive Historian & Restorer); Rishad Cooper (Two Wheeler Editor – Autocar India); C S Santosh (Motocross Rider); Rustam Mazda (Designer – PININFARINA S.P.A.); Ouseph Chacko (Assistant Editor – Autocar India) and Sumantra Barooah (Associate Editor- Autocar Professional) will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the most deserving automobile is declared the winner in its respective category(s).