New Delhi: TV9 Network is set to host the Auto9 Awards, its flagship initiative recognising excellence, innovation and leadership in India’s fast-evolving automotive sector.
The Auto9 Awards will honour standout products, ideas and individuals shaping the country’s mobility landscape. This year, 40 awards will be presented across five broad pillars — Products (Cars & Bikes), Media & Communication, National Impact & Leadership, Business, Scale & Ecosystem, and EV & Innovation.
What distinguishes the Auto9 Awards is its structured, transparent and merit-driven evaluation process, with winners selected purely on performance and innovation rather than popularity or perception.
A key highlight of the judging process is extensive physical testing conducted at the Buddh International Circuit. A jury of 30 senior automotive journalists, engineers and industry experts oversees the evaluations, during which around 58 cars and two-wheelers undergo rigorous real-world and track-based tests.
Vehicles are assessed on parameters such as performance, safety, technology, efficiency and innovation. Only models launched or delivered between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 are eligible, underscoring the awards’ credibility and relevance.
Through this approach, the Auto9 Awards aim to set a new benchmark for integrity and depth in India’s automotive awards space.
Key dates:
Jury Meet: 18 January 2026, Buddh International Circuit, Noida
Award Ceremony: 21 January 2026, Taj Palace
Audience voting is currently live and can be accessed here:
👉 https://www.tv9.com/auto9-awards/voting.html