2024 was an exciting year for the Indian Automotive Industry, with numerous launches for both motorcycles and cars. We also saw a range of manufacturers venture into electric mobility. The year was an overall success for the Indian automotive industry. For the 5th edition of the BBC TopGear India Magazine awards, we had an esteemed jury that included automotive experts and enthusiasts, including:
Gautam Singhania – Chairman & Managing Director, Raymond Group
Gaurav Gill – Multi-time National & International Rally Champion, Arjuna Awardee
Sanjay Takale – First Indian to finish the Dakar Rally (Cars)
Diana Pundole – MRF Saloons National Champion 2024
Varad More – Veteran Automotive Journalist
Ramesh Somani – Editor & Publisher, BBC TopGear India Magazine
Roshan Sirohia – Contributing Editor, BBC TopGear India
Mira Erda – Contributing Editor, BBC TopGear India & F4 Racer
Anant Pandey – Assistant Editor for Two-Wheelers, BBC TopGear India Magazine
Akaash Bhadra – Principal Correspondent & Content Strategist, BBC TopGear India Magazine
Saneet D’Silva – Principal Correspondent, BBC TopGear India Magazine
The TopGear India Magazine award’s jury tested the vehicles at Supercar Club Garage, Thane, and they did not pull back any punches when it came to extracting performance out of a Maruti Suzuki Swift or even an Aston Martin Vantage. The atmosphere was charged with high-speed performance runs, tyre-melting drifts, and even wheelies—a true celebration of auto excellence. The winners were awarded the iconic - STIG trophy. Here are all the triumphant champions who pushed themselves to the top and emerged victorious amongst their peers.
The BBC TopGear India Magazine Awards 2025 was a grand celebration of automotive excellence. It was held at The Club, Mumbai, an open-air venue that provided the perfect setting for showcasing some of the industry's best offerings. The event brought together an elite gathering of industry leaders, renowned names, and passionate automotive enthusiasts, creating an atmosphere of excitement.
Adding to the evening’s prestige, our esteemed jury members graced the occasion, personally presenting the trophies to the winners. The awards ceremony honoured the achievements in the automotive world. It also served as a networking opportunity, allowing guests to interact with key industry figures, experience high-performance vehicles up close, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts.
