CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026: Winners & Jury Details

Key Highlights

• CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026 held on 6 February at Gurugram.

• Tata Motors and Mahindra emerged as major award winners.

• Electric mobility and safety innovation received strong recognition.

• Winners selected by a highly credible, multi-domain jury panel.

• Awards focused on real-world performance and customer relevance.

The CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026 were successfully hosted on 6th February 2026, starting from 5:30 PM onwards, at the Radisson Hotel, Gurugram (Udyog Vihar). The prestigious event brought together leading names from India’s commercial vehicle industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and performance across trucks and buses.

The awards recognised the best vehicles that have delivered outstanding value in real-world operations, technology advancement, safety, fuel efficiency, and sustainability.

Also Read: Celebrating Excellence at the CMV360 Awards 2026: Honouring the Best of India’s Commercial Vehicle Industry

A Jury Panel That Sets Industry Benchmarks

The credibility of the CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026 was strengthened by a highly experienced and diverse jury panel. The jury consisted of respected professionals from automotive leadership, journalism, design, sustainability, and brand strategy. Each entry was carefully evaluated with a strong focus on performance, innovation, safety, customer relevance, and environmental impact.

Esteemed Jury Members

• Rakesh Shrivastava, Former Managing Director, Nissan India

• Vikram Gour, Editor, Motorscribes & Consulting Editor, The Hindu

• Ashish Masih, Editor, CarBike360

• Bani Kalra, Editor, CMV360

• Shubhranshu Singh, Board Member, Effie LIONS Foundation & Forbes Global CMO 25

• Nishant Padhiar, Ex-Editor, Stuff Magazine

• Avik Chattopadhyay, Founder, Indian School for Design of Automobiles

• I V Rao, Distinguished Fellow, TERI

Their combined expertise ensured that every award decision was fair, transparent, and based on deep industry knowledge.

Winners at the CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026

The Trucks & Buses category witnessed strong competition, with leading manufacturers showcasing their best offerings. The winners were announced and awarded during the ceremony.

Trucks & Buses Award Winners

• Best Light Commercial Truck (LCV): Tata Ace Petrol Bi-Fuel

• Best Pickup Truck: Mahindra Bolero Pik-up 4x4

• Best Heavy Commercial Truck (HCV): Tata LPT 3518 Cowl

• Best Electric Truck: Euler Turbo EV 1000

• Best Fuel-Efficient Truck: Mahindra Supro Profit Truck

• Best Safety Features: Tata Prima 4625.S

• Best Innovation in Technology: Montra Electric Rhino 5538 EV

• Truck of the Year: Tata Signa 5530.S

• Best Value-for-Money Truck: Tata Intra V50 Gold

• Best Bus of the Year: Tata Starbus City

Each winning vehicle stood out for its strong performance, advanced features, operational efficiency, and suitability for Indian commercial transport needs.

Recognising the Future of Commercial Mobility

The CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026 highlighted the growing focus on electric mobility, safety technologies, fuel efficiency, and smart innovation in India’s commercial vehicle sector. From electric trucks to advanced safety systems, the awards reflected how manufacturers are shaping the future of transport with practical and sustainable solutions.

The event concluded on a high note, celebrating manufacturers who are driving progress and setting new benchmarks in the commercial vehicle industry.

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CMV360 Says

The CMV360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026 successfully recognised the finest trucks and buses in India’s commercial vehicle industry. Held in Gurugram, the event honoured manufacturers for performance, innovation, safety, and sustainability. Backed by a highly respected jury panel, the awards highlighted vehicles that truly deliver value in real-world operations. The ceremony reflected the industry’s strong shift toward smarter, safer, and more future-ready mobility solutions.