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Bloomberg TV ‘Autocar India Awards 2015’ to be held on 9 January
MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India, the nation’s leading English business news channel and Autocar India the most definitive magazine of the auto industry will present the Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015. The 7th edition of the Awards – India’s biggest and most respected automotive Awards presented by Reliance General Insurance will be held in Mumbai on 9th January, 2015. The event will host distinguished corporate leaders and personalities, who will come together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.
Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian is the theme of this year’s awards. India is changing, so are the Indian Automotive consumers, who are now looking for vehicles that are more innovative, technology that is more intuitive and value that goes beyond just mileage. Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015, recognizes these evolving needs and how the automotive companies are keeping pace with them, by innovating better, using technology more intelligently and creating designs that are customized for Indian roads.
Bloomberg TV India COO Lavneesh Gupta, speaking about the Awards said, “Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the Automobile industry. The Awards have become the benchmark of performance for the industry and with each passing year the bar has been raised by the players. We proudly salute the achievements of the sector as well as individual players who have strived hard to keep pace with the evolving needs of the fast paced Indian.”
Autocar India Magazine editor Hormazd Sorabjee added, “These awards have unmatched credibility thanks to an exhaustive evaluation process and a jury that is the best in the business. Consumers can rely on these awards to make an informed car buying decision. We expect the 2015 awards to be a keenly fought battle across all categories and wish all nominees the very best.”
Speaking on the occasion, Reliance General Insurance CEO Rakesh Jain said, “Indians today are moving towards a smarter world, well-equipped with the latest technology and innovation. This year’s Award’s theme ‘Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indian’ is a contextual theme. The needs and desires of the fast-paced Indian has evolved keeping in pace with any of the global citizens. We are mindful of these trends and have always endeavoured to provide customized products and solutions. We are proud of our association with Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 and through this Award platform we wish to promote the cause of on-road customer safety & protection with our valued motor customers.”
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 will be given across following categories to the best and the most deserving contributors to the auto industry. The categories are ~ Car Of The Year, Bike of The Year, Viewer’s Choice Car of The Year, Viewer’s Choice Bike of The Year, Best Design & Styling, Premium Bike of The Year, Import Bike of The Year, Car Dealer of The Year, Best Value For Money Car, Best Variant of The Year, Car Manufacturer of The Year, Best Driver’s Car, Performance Car of The Year, Compact Sedan of The Year, Sedan of the Year, Luxury Sedan of The Year, Compact Luxury Car of the Year, Hatchback of the Year, SUV of The Year, Engine of The Year, CSR Initiative towards road safety(Two Wheeler), CSR Initiative towards road safety(Four Wheeler), Innovation in Safety & Protection ( Two Wheeler), Innovation in Safety & Protection ( Four Wheeler).
The jury panel comprised of experts like Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor – Autocar India); Renuka Kirpalani (Editor – Autocar India show); Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor – Autocar India); Narain Karthikeyan (India’s first Formula 1 Driver); Kartikeya Singhee (Consultant Editor – Autocar India Show); Manvendra Singh (India’s leading Automotive Historian & Restorer); Rishad Cooper (Two Wheeler Editor – Autocar India); C S Santosh (Motocross Rider). The entire methodology and process is validated by knowledge support partners PricewaterhouseCooper.
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 presented by Reliance General Insurance, will be held on 9 January 2015 at the Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
