APOLLO - CV AWARDS 2020 The race has begun!
After 10 successful editions, Commercial Vehicle magazine, the voice of the Indian CV industry, is gearing up to bring you the 11th edition of awards dedicated to the industry. Yet again, we are delighted to partner with Apollo Tyres for this unique event. As would be evident from the past editions, these awards will not stop at recognising the efforts of CV makers, ancillary suppliers and application developers. Fleet operators will be accorded their due too – since they are the very basis for the CV industry to exist. The background
Celebrating the performance of OEMs and ancillary manufacturers, it is our endeavour to commemorate the operational excellence demonstrated by fleet operators and dealers too. Like last year, this year too has been challenging. This year could in fact qualify as the most challenging. And, especially as the industry looks up to new challenges, and in an environment that is terribly demanding. As the transition to BSVI nears, the effects of GST and demonetisation are still being felt. Freight is getting hard to come by, and though done with a good intention, the forward versus reverse charge is ensuring that small transporters are just not able to buy new trucks. Amid this, new technologies continue to make themselves felt. As the talks about new regulations gather speed, not excluding the thrust on electric CVs, the CV industry is transiting. It is looking at new ways to keep growing; to stay profitable, and be of interest to its buyers. Anticipating a change in buyer expectations; in disruptions from different quarters, the CV OEMs are continuing to work ever more closely with their suppliers, dealers and others. The CV industry is charting its route with its head held high.
Nuts and bolts
A jury made up of experts internal and external to CV magazine will evaluate products and companies and arrive at winners for all categories except those involving fleet operators. To determine the fleet operator category award winners, we have enlisted the services of Metric Consultancy, an organisation reputed for delivering quality solutions in the areas of research, mentoring, consultancy and strategic sourcing. We invite both truck and bus fleet operators to apply for category/categories that they think of as appropriate. Metric will then evaluate the selfassessment forms and post duediligence, arrive at the final winners. Application forms for both fleet and non-fleet category of awards may be found at the end of this page.
The rendezvous
We expect to host a galaxy of CV OEMs, ancillary makers and fleet operators at the awards. The awards will be held in February 2020. Watch this space for more!