Outperformer. Made for the road and for the stage.

Winning an award for your outperforming efforts is truly rewarding. But what makes it all the more special is, to win it twice in a row!

Mahindra Navistar, for the second time, has won the ‘HCV Truck of the Year’ award for its variant MN40 in the Prime Movers category at the recently held Apollo CV Awards 2012 at Mumbai.

The Apollo CV awards, hosted jointly by Apollo Tyres and CV Magazine every year, are one of the very few Awards held by the Trucking Fraternity to recognize and reward excellence amongst Commercial vehicle. This was the third year of the coveted Apollo CV awards aimed towards recognising superlative efforts of Commercial Vehicle and Ancillary makers.

The Apollo CV Award is a very significant one and all the key players from the Indian Trucking participate in the Awards, making the win for Mahindra Navistar all the more special.

Present at the Award Ceremony were the Mahindra Navistar MD – Nalin Metha, Nandu Khandare and Jim Pirie, to collect the award on behalf of the entire Mahindra Navistar Team.

This year was special for the Mahindra Navistar Team, as they have achieved twice as much at the Apollo CV Awards 2012! Dr. Pawan Goenka, Director, MNAL and President – AFS, M&M, was declared as the CV Man of The Year at the Awards.

The above two awards are no mean achievement and in fact are a culmination of  the excellent work that Team Mahindra Navistar has put for over five years.  And receiving one of the most respected Awards in the Indian Trucking only fuels the Mahindra Navistar further for excellence and outperformance.

All in all, an evening where Mahindra Navistar was the clear winner!

Here are some highlights from the Awards Ceremony:

 

Mr. Sridhar Chari, Editor of CV Magazine

 

Mr. Nalin Mehta’s thanksgiving speech

 

A section of dignitaries – who’s who of the Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry

  

The Awards function was preceded by a Panel Discussion on the Commercial Vehicle Industry issues. Dr. Goenka, along with Ravi Pishrodi, TML, Dr. Sumantran, ALL, Mr. Anirudh Bhuwalka, MD, AMW, Mr. Akash Passey, MD, Volvo Buses, Mr. Sharma, Apollo Tyres and Mr. Ramkrishnan, Frost & Sullivan Market Research were on the Panel.

In Nov 2007, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s fourth-largest automotive manufacturer signed 51:49 joint venture with Navistar International Corporation’s operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation; North America’s largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine manufacturing and marketing company and is  in the process of addressing every segment of the commercial vehicle market from 3.5 tonne GVW to 49 tonne GVW/GCW with variants of passenger transport, cargo and specialized load applications.

Outperformance comes to the Auto Expo

After a very successful pan-India launch and the phenomenal Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence awards, Mahindra Navistar takes a leap forward towards outperformance with a strong presence in the 11^th Auto Expo, Delhi, 2012.

The company has taken the trucking industry by surprise with its innovations. In the 10^th Auto Expo in 2011, Mahindra Navistar had launched a range of trucks with the revolutionary MaxxForce engines. Continuing the trend, the company launched the first ever application trucks at the 11^th Auto Expo, 2012. With application trucks at their disposal, fleet owners and the entire trucking industry can now get the benefits of outperformance in almost every business.

These trucks are the first ever attempt by any truck manufacturer to provide integrated trucking solutions. Another key highlight at the Mahindra Navistar stall was the first ever Value Meter, a tool created to show customers how much profit they stand to make when they use Mahindra Navistar’s outperformance trucks. This will not only change the way trucking stakeholders look at trucking as a business but also help them understand the shortcomings of their businesses. More important, it will enable them to grow and take their business to new heights.

Mahindra Navistar has a strong network of 48 dealerships across India. Their 24x7 NOW Service Point network will provide truckers with the advantage of always having expert service and care, wherever and whenever they want. And with the launch of their application trucks at the 11^th Auto Expo, Delhi, the company will set new benchmarks in Indian trucking yet again.

Mahindra Navistar Recognizes the Heroes of the Indian Transport Industry

¨       Presents the first ever ‘Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards 2011’

¨       Pioneering initiative to recognize and reward outstanding contribution made to the transport sector by various stakeholders in the transport ecosystem

¨       Fleet Driver Abdul Ghani wins a brand new Mahindra Navistar MN25 Truck

¨       Overall 15 Fleet drivers emerge as winners

¨       Highway Dhabas felicitated for the first time ever

¨       Nitesh Agrawal of DARCL wins the ‘Youth Transport Personality’ Award

¨       Awards across five categories in the first edition:

o   Fleet Owners

o   Youth Transport Personality

o   Fleet Drivers

o   Commercial Vehicle Financiers

o   Highway Dhabas

o   Not-for-Profit Entities

Mumbai, December 20, 2011: Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited (MNAL), a part of the Us $ 14.4 billion Mahindra Group, felicitated and awarded the heroes of the Indian transportation industry. At a glittering ceremony held yesterday in New Delhi, the first ever Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards 2011, were presented. These awards recognized and rewarded Outperformance, Excellence, Innovation and Change Leadership in the Transport Ecosystem – values which embodies the spirit of MNAL.

Prominent transporters from across India, dealers, and 38 winners from different walks of transport ecosystem witnessed the glorious ceremony dedicated to the Transport Industry. These winners were celebrities in their own right, unsung heroes of the Indian Transport Ecosystem. Each one of them had a different story of their own to narrate, all relating to their endeavor to achieve in excellence by, ‘Accepting No Limits’, ‘Alternative Thinking’ and ‘Driving Positive Change’, the three facets of Mahindra’s much talked about Rise initiative. 

The event was graced by Shri Praful Patel, Honorable Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India as the Chief Guest. In addition, Mr. S. Sundareshan, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd.  and Vice-Chairman & Managing Director-Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Dr. Pawan Goenka – Director, Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. and President, Automotives & Farm sector - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mr. Nalin Mehta Managing Director – Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd and Mr. Barun Das, CEO, Zee News Ltd were amongst those present at the awards ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pawan Goenka, said, “Mahindra Navistar, as the challenger brand, has taken on the onus of making a difference in the lives of the trucking community. Firstly with its products and now with these awards, MNAL has connected with the transport ecosystem at an emotional level. Coupled with its service back up and a sense of customer service, MNAL will, in times to come, become one of the most respected brands of the Indian trucking industry”.

Congratulating Mahindra Navistar on undertaking this initiative of bringing laurels to the transport Industry, Shri Praful Patel spoke words of motivation in his keynote address and extended his heartiest congratulation to all the Award winners whose relentless pursuit for excellence gave them the winning edge. He said, “I urge the transporters present to adapt to current unprecedented economic changes and emerge victorious by investing in the future today.  It is very important to imbibe industry imperatives such as innovation in technology, enriching partnership and transforming workforce that defines the path to prosperity. I convey my best wishes to Mahindra Navistar for their foresight and ingenuity in collaborating with multiple stakeholders through this first ever Transport Excellence Award and wish them all success in their future endeavors”. 

Urging the second generation to seriously consider going into the family transport business, Mr. Anand Mahindra, said, “You can take the foundation your parent has built, and grow your own dreams by building on it. Because this is a new India and it needs all the entrepreneurs it can get.”

Mr. Nalin Mehta said, “We at Mahindra Navistar wished to recognize the very valuable contribution that various stakeholders in the transport ecosystem make to turn the wheels of economy. Be it the transporters, the drivers, the Dhaba owners, Financiers or the Not-for-profit organizations – they all have been the unsung heroes in the success story of the Indian economy and the contribution of the transport sector towards it. Going forward, we will continue and further strengthen the first step that we have taken in celebrating excellence in transport industry which will surely have a multiplier effect and will cross pollinate success stories.”

Some of the noteworthy winners include (list enclosed as annexure):

·        Mr. Abdul Ghani, Fleet driver, Professional Automotives Ltd., won Super Outperformer Driver of the Year 2011 and a brand New MN 25 Truck.

·        Mr. Nitesh Agarwal, DARCL Logistics Ltd won the “Youth Transport Personality of the Year 2011” Award.

·        Mr. Ravindra Singh, R K Food Point Dhaba - first time ever winner of a Dabha award through driver votes.

·        In the Fleet Owners category, InLand Road Transport Pvt. Ltd., Cargo Wings and Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd. won the National Awards.

·        In the Commercial Vehicle Financiers’ category, SREI BNP Paribas, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd. won the National Awards.

·        In the Commercial Vehicle Financiers’ category, SREI BNP Paribas, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd. won the National Awards.

·        In the NGO Category, Transport Corporation of India Foundation, Lokmanya Medical Foundation and Sangli Zilla Transport Association won the National Awards.

The awards have set new standards for Indian transport sector in recognizing and rewarding the efforts of its key constituents. This will go a long way in encouraging the younger generation of entrepreneurs to look at the transport industry as an attractive proposition which gets its due recognition.

About Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL)

 In 2005, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and International Truck and Engine Corporation - the operating company of Navistar - entered into a JV to manufacture light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles for India as well as global markets. The joint venture is in the process of addressing every segment of the commercial vehicle market from 3.5 tonne GVW to 49 tonne GCW with variants of passenger transport, cargo and specialized load applications.

The new HCV product range has been engineered to meet Indian requirements with technological expertise from Navistar with the underlying philosophy of ‘Made in India, Made for India and Made with 175 years of international trucking expertise’. The new range of medium and heavy commercial vehicles is being manufactured at a new green field plant at Chakan. The plant, which spans over 700 acres, has been set up with investments of over Rs.4000 crores and is producing other M&M products as well. This is helping MNAL leverage the benefits of synergies of an integrated manufacturing facility.  

About The Mahindra Group

The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology and vacation ownership. Mahindra has a presence in the automotive industry, agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers. 

A US $14.4 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 144,000 people in over 100 countries.

In 2011, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list, a listing of the biggest and most powerful listed companies in the world. Dun & Bradstreet also ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India’s Top 500 Companies. In 2010, Mahindra featured in the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.

In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company.

About Navistar

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco® RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.

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For any corporate related information, please contact:

Ms. Roma Balwani

Senior Vice President & Group Head, Corporate Communications

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Phone: +91-22-2490-1441

Fax: +91-22-2490-0830

Email: balwani.roma@mahindra.com

For any product/ sales/ marketing related queries, please contact:

Mr. Rajeev Malik

GM - Marketing 

Mahindra Navistar Automotive Ltd

Mumbai, India

Tel: +91-22-24905887

Fax: +91-22-24951702

Email: malik.rajeev@mahindranavistar.com

Mahindra Navistar – The Future of Indian Trucking

The world is a big place, with people full of visions. Following the old way of ‘study hard, go to a good school, get a great job, and work your way up the ladder’ has little meaning these days. Success today, whether it’s in a job or owning a business, is all about creating value.

While most of the parents want their children to join the family business, a truck driver wants quite the opposite. A truck driver's life & hard work is not valued & appreciated as it should be. It is because of them that various goods are transported all over the country & reach the customers in time. But the rude behavior of transport officials & the difficulties faced by the truckers ensures them that their sons do any job other than trucking.

The problems faced by this division are diverse and the issues require a multiple solutions. The government is taking measures to restructure the road transport sector. Moreover, Truckers feel that their job is highly underpaid & they deserve more respect from the society. The truck managers overload the trucks to achieve more profits but it’s the truck drivers who face the officials & authorities. Truckers are often harassed by police officials. Various other problems such as unsafe roads, improper work conditions make the truckers feel frustrated.

We Share along the video, which outlooks the complications & worries of Indian truck drivers:

Truck drivers undoubtedly are the main pillars of Indian economy & commerce. If necessary measures are taken for the development of truck drivers, then the logistics industry will confidently flourish.

This initiative is taken by Mahindra Navistar under Mahindra Navistar Excellence Awards to recognize and reward Outperformance, Excellence, Innovation and Change Leadership in the Indian Trucking Industry.

Mahindra Navistar has also initiated ‘Papa Ka Business’ campaign – which motivates & encourages youth to join their dad’s business. This is not only related or restricted to the logistic industry, but rather takes a wide approach to inspire youth to join their family business.

Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards – Jury Meet

Mahindra Navistar will host a new era of brilliance with the launch of Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards. An awards that recognizes and reward Outperformance, Excellence, Innovation and Leadership in the Indian Trucking Industry.  These awards will aim to be the Oscars of the Indian Transport Industry, as it is the first ever initiative taken on such a grand scale.

Recently, the Jury of Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards met to discuss & distinguish the entries received for all categories of the awards such as –

1.       Fleet Owner

2.       Fleet Driver

3.       CV Financiers

4.       Highway Dhabas

5.       NGO/Government Body

It was a tough task for the Jury to select the outperformers from a total of 890 entries throughout India.

Our Grand Jury Members consisted of Prominent figures like:

1.   Chairman of the MNTEA 2011 Grand Jury- Mr. S Sunderasan: Secretary Heavy Industries

2.   Mr. Ambuj Sharma, Jt. Secretary, Heavy Industries

3.   Mr. Shrikant Marathe, Chief, ARAI Pune

4.   Mr. Vishnu Mathur, DG SIAM

5.   Prof. Dinesh Mohan, Professor, IIT Delhi

6.   Mr. Samir Ahluwalia, Editor Zee Business

7.   Mr. Nalin Mehta, Managing Director, Mahindra Navistar

8.   Mr. Nikunj Sanghi, President FADA         

Also, our Expert Jury panel consists of eminent personalities like:

1.       Bharath Dhabolkar (Advertising , Media Personality, Actor, Writer)

2.       Tej Nirmal Singh (Director and Head Supply Ericsson India Pvt Ltd)

3.       Sushil Rathi (Vice President, Mahindra Logistics Ltd)

4.       R.Raghavan (Partner – Anantara Solutions)

5.       Prof. Raghuram (Public Systems Group IIM- A)

6.       Capt Yogesh Kundra (Vice President, Supply Chain, India Cements)

7.       Rajeev Rajadhyaksha (MD, AUM Consulting)

8.       Sudhir Badami (Civil Engineer & Transportation Analyst)

9.       Prof Nasreen Rustomfram (TATA Institute of Social Sciences) and many more.

Here is a brief description of the process flow through which the members of our elite jury panel scrutinise, evaluate and validate entries received for the awards:

The first stage of the stringent validation process begins with the Screening Jury, which evaluates and filters all the participating entries received.

The participating entries that make it through after the initial screening are than evaluated by an Expert Jury. This jury may be centrally or regionally located depending upon the category. And their evaluation is  carried out via an interview, where the nominees present their case in front of them.

Top two winners from each category are then shortlisted for the next rounds after tabulating of scores. Further on, the regional winners will be nominated for the national awards where a National Jury will evaluate them for each category.

The National Jury then tabulates the scores which are audited to declare the final winners for each category.

The list of winners is then communicated to the client. Followed by which, the client then further communicates the needful to the winners.

All this finally culminates into a national awards function to felicitate the winners.

The "Transport Excellency Awards" are a first of its kind awards with the sole objective to recognize outperformance, innovations, leadership and pioneers of change, and to set the standards of excellence in the industry.

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