15th Apollo CV Awards 2024: Honoring Innovation and Excellence in India's Commercial Vehicle Sector

Key Highlights:

•    Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD and Force Urbania won the prestigious CV Of The Year award.
•    Girish Wagh from Tata Motors Ltd. was recognized as the CV Man Of The Year.
•    VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. was honored as the CV Maker Of The Year.
•    Kevin Kelly discussed future commercial vehicle trends, emphasizing the importance of holistic strategies.
•    Various vehicles received awards in different categories, including Mahindra SUPRO PROFIT TRUCK CNG DUO, Tata Intra V20 Gold, Ashok Leyland Bada Dost CNG, and others.

The 15th Apollo CV Awards 2024 celebrated the triumphs of India’s commercial vehicle industry. The awards were held in Mumbai. The much-anticipated 15th Apollo CV Awards 2024 brought together the biggest names in the commercial vehicle industry.

Commercial Vehicle Magazine of Next Gen Publishing Pvt. Ltd. (A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company) organizes the annual awards. These awards are sponsored by Apollo Tyres Ltd, a 15-year partner. Avanteum Advisiors LLP and MarketsandMarkets are the technical partners. Mazars in India is the audit partner, and Metric Global is the research and data analytics company, with Mirror Now serving as the broadcast partner. 

Let’s delve into the highlights of the awards:

CV Of The Year: The Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD and the Force Urbania clinched the title of CV Of The Year. These vehicles represent a commitment to change and profitability customized to India's specific needs.

CV Man Of The Year: Girish Wagh, Executive Director at Tata Motors Ltd., was honoured as the CV Man Of The Year for his outstanding contributions to the industry.

CV Maker Of The Year: VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. emerged as the CV Maker Of The Year, recognizing their significant impact on the commercial vehicle landscape.

Other Awards Categories and Winners are mentioned below:
•    SCV Of The Year:  Mahindra Supro Profit Truck Cng Duo 
•    Three-Wheeler Of The Year: Piaggio Ape’ Xtra Ldx Classic 
•    EV Of The Year : Mahindra Treo Plus 
•    SCV Pick Up Of The Year: Tata Intra V20 Gold And Ashok Leyland Bada Dost Cng As The Joint Winners.    
•    Pick Up Of The Year: Mahindra Bolero Maxx Pickup Hd
•    Van Of The Year: Force Urbania
•    ICV Cargo Carrier Of The Year: Eicher Pro 2118 
•    M&HCV Cargo Carrier: Tata Signa 4830.T 
•    Small Fleet Operator Of The Year: Asl Logistics Pvt. Ltd. 
•    Large Truck Fleet Operator Of The Year: Gujarat Logistics 
•    Tipper Of The Year: Eicher Pro 8035xm E-Smart Shift And Ashok Leyland Avtr 2832 6x4 As The Joint Winners. 
•    M&Hcv Tractor-Head Of The Year: Tata Prima 5530.S 4x2 As The Winner. 
•    Special Recognition Award: Jbm Eco-Life 12m Range And Bpw Sl Air Suspension. 
•    CV Debutant Of The Year: Mahindra Blazo X M-Dura Range  
•    I&LCV People Mover Of The Year: Tata Starbus Ev 12m Low Entry  
•    School Bus Of The Year: Mahindra Cruzio Range And Eicher Skyline Pro-E 9m As The joint Winner. 
•    Staff Bus Of The Year: Ashok Leyland Oyster Wide 
•    Private Bus Fleet Operator Of The Year: Gujarat Travels 
•    Innovative Product Of The Year: Volvo Fm Electric 
•    Special Application CV Of The Year:  Tata Ace Ev Garbage Collector And Tiva 50t Hydraulic Axle Trailer 
•    Special Application Builder Of The Year: Randhawa Motors 
•    CV Transport Solution Provider Of The Year: VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. 
•    CV Dealer Of The Year: Jasper Industries Pvt. Ltd. As The Winner. 
•    Communications Team Excellence Award: Tata Motors Ltd. And VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. 

New CV Business Models On The Horizon: Keynote speaker Kevin Kelly, Director – MarketsandMarkets (United Kingdom), shared insights on the future of commercial vehicles. His speech focused on the holistic approach required by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally. 

The accompanying white paper, titled “Transformation Trends & Growth Opportunities In The Global Commercial Vehicle Space,” elaborates on the new holistic strategy required by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. It provided a reality check on worldwide green mobility adoption and offers such as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) while estimating the impact on the Indian CV industry.

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CMV360 Says

The 15th Apollo CV Awards not only celebrated excellence but also fostered a sense of nostalgia as industry veterans reminisced about past editions and their memorable wins. Kudos to the winners for breaking the mold and driving positive change in the CV industry.