Auto Awards Season 3 by Zee Media is set to return in grand style, promising to be the automotive event of the year. After the tremendous success of Season 2, which engaged over 9 million users on its microsite and garnered a remarkable 22 million ad impressions, Season 3 is all geared up to celebrate the incredible journey of India’s automotive industry.

This year, the event’s overarching theme, ‘India’s Automotive Industry Set to Rise to Global Dominance by 2030,’ encapsulates the remarkable evolution of the industry, the electrifying transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and the strategies shaping future growth.

The event serves as a tribute to the unwavering spirit of individuals and organizations propelling the industry forward and a formal recognition of the journey towards global leadership, the channel said in a media statement.

The Auto Awards Season 3 event is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 30, 2023, in New Delhi, and it promises to be a star-studded affair. Keynote Speaker, Dilip Chenoy, Chairman of Bharat Web3 Association and Former Secretary General of FICCI, is expected to grace the event alongside industry stalwarts.

The event is designed to ignite discussions on critical industry topics, with panel discussions addressing the gravity of safety concerns and the pivotal role of electric vehicles (EVs) in shaping automotive trends.

Awards will be presented in both four-wheeler and two-wheeler categories. For four-wheelers, awards will recognize excellence across diverse segments, including mass-market facelifts, budget car designs, luxury car designs, SUVs, luxury cars, electric vehicles, luxury electric cars, high-tech cars, and the most trusted brand in the four-wheel category. Additionally, a spotlight will be cast on the most promising car of the year.

In the two-wheeler category, awards will be presented for budget motorcycles, electric two-wheelers, outstanding scooters, premium motorcycles, and the most trusted two-wheeler brand, showcasing the breadth of innovation in the Indian automotive industry.

The winners will be selected based on online votes and a rigorous evaluation by an eminent jury that includes experts like Garima Avatar, Ranojoy Mukerji, and Simranjeet Singh.

Dr. I.M Loya, Chief Technology Officer of Essel Group, expressed, “AUTO AWARDS SEASON 3 serves as a distinguished platform for recognizing and applauding the relentless dedication and contributions of individuals, companies, and organizations within the Indian automotive industry throughout the year. We acknowledge the challenges and stand committed to forging effective solutions. This year’s theme reflects the industry’s innate potential to ascend to global dominance by 2030.”

Mona Jain, Chief Revenue Officer of Zee Media Corporation Limited, added, “As we surge ahead into the future, AUTO AWARDS SEASON 3 will embark on a profound exploration of India’s automotive industry growth, the ever-evolving preferences of our discerning customers, and the swift and compelling embrace of electric vehicles. It promises to be an electrifying journey, an adrenaline-pumping experience, and an earnest tribute to the trailblazers and industry leaders who are actively shaping the sector’s dynamic landscape.”

TATA CAPITAL serves as the Financial Partner, and TATA AIG is the Insurance Partner for Auto Awards Season 3. The event will be broadcast live on the Facebook and YouTube platforms of DNA and Zee News, ensuring that the celebration of India’s automotive achievements reaches a global audience.

Auto Awards Season 3 is a platform that not only recognizes excellence but also inspires the continued growth and development of the Indian automotive industry on its path to global dominance by 2030