The race has begun!
APOLLO - CV AWARDS 2019
After nine successful editions, Commercial Vehicle magazine, the voice of the Indian CV industry, is gearing up to bring you the 10th 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 superlative 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 superlative 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 a reflection of the future. And, especially as the industry looks up to new challenges, and an environment that is demanding. As the transition to BSVI is picking up pace, the effects of GST and demonetisation are still being felt. High fuel prices disrupted the freight equations of most transporters. The possibility of the fuel prices rising again cannot be ruled out. If and when they do, they will bring with them new challenges. Amid this, endeavours to bring in new technologies continues to be the case. As the talks about new regulations gather speed, not excluding the thrust on electric CVs, the CV industry is set to transition. Looking at new ways to keep growing, to stay profitable and of interest to its buyers, the CV industry, anticipating a change in buyer expectations, is working ever so closely with ancillary manufacturers and many other stakeholders. Hand holding startups and keeping an eye on new developments, the CV industry is transitioning indeed.
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, 2019. Watch this space for more!