ACMA hosts 58th edition of Excellence Awards and 9th Technology Summit

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) successfully organised the 58th edition of the ACMA Excellence Awards & 9th Technology Summit on March 5, 2024.

The event celebrated the exceptional contributions and achievements of 59 auto component manufacturers, who were honoured with a total of 112 awards across various categories. The ACMA Excellence Awards, a hallmark event in the automotive industry, recognised outstanding performance in manufacturing, sustainability, digitisation, localisation, and exports.

The 58th ACMA Excellence Awards saw overwhelming participation and guests such as Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India; Vinod Aggarwal, Jury Chairman of the ACMA Excellence Awards, President, SIAM, and Managing Director & CEO of VECV; and Professor (Dr.) Paramjit S. Jaswal, Vice-Chancellor of SRM University (Haryana).

Shradha Suri Marwah, President, ACMA and CMD, Subros said, “Indian auto component manufacturers have achieved remarkable progress, and it’s imperative to acknowledge and support them as they shape the future of mobility. The robust growth of our auto sector stands as a testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and our domestic demand. By prioritising sustainability, diversity, and technological advancement, we’re not only driving economic progress but also leading the charge towards a greener, more inclusive future.” 

The jury panel for the 58th ACMA Excellence Awards comprised prominent industry figures dedicated to recognizing excellence within the auto component manufacturing sector. The panel included Vinod Aggarwal, President, SIAM; Sunil Kakkar, SIAM Aatmnirbhar Bharat Sourcing Group, and Senior Executive Officer – Supply Chain & Enterprise Strategy at Maruti Suzuki India.

Other esteemed members of the jury included Sanjeev Jain, Director Purchase at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India; Ganesh Mani S., President & COO of Ashok Leyland; Vikram Yadav, Chairman, IPO Forum at ACMA and Director Purchase at BMW Motorrad; R. Veeraraghavan, Head SSU-Strategic Sourcing at Mahindra & Mahindra; Rajesh Uppal, Executive Board Member at Maruti Suzuki India; B. Srinivas, Executive VP-Product Strategy and Purchasing at VE Commercial Vehicles; S. Senthil Kumar, Vice President-Central Purchase at TVS Motor Company; R Sundar, Asst. Vice President, Unit Head at HMIL Procurement, Hyundai; Vipin J Kaul, Director-Sourcing (India ABO) Purchasing at Cummins India; B Padmanabha, Executive Vice President at Toyota Kirloskar Motor; and Angela Mans, Head of Foreign Trade and International Relations (VDA), Germany.

Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA stated, “We applaud our auto component manufacturers for their exceptional contributions, inspiring innovation, and relentless pursuit of efficiency. As we propel towards a more sustainable automotive landscape, their dedication paves the way for a brighter, greener future. Sustainability remains a cornerstone, and I am proud of the strides towards eco-friendly technologies, shaping mobility’s future while driving positive social and environmental impact.”

The event, themed ‘India’s Roadmap to Global Mobility Excellence: Technology, Sustainability, Circularity & Diversity,’ underscored the importance of innovation and sustainability in the auto component industry. The discussions focused on technological advancements, sustainable practices, circular economy principles, and diversity initiatives within the automotive sector.