[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]The 3rd edition of BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Awards 2025 marked yet another milestone in celebrating young leaders who are driving innovation, transformation, and sustainable growth in India’s automotive and mobility sector. Hosted by BW Businessworld, the event brought together the brightest minds under the age of 40 who are shaping the future of the Indian Automotive Sector with new innovations, disruptive technologies, and visionary leadership.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Recognising The Game-changers of Indian Mobility
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]The annual BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Awards are instituted to honour professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields - be it electric mobility, connected technologies, design, manufacturing, policy, finance, or the fast-evolving ecosystem of shared and sustainable transport.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]The 2025 edition saw nominations pouring in from across the country, representing OEMs, auto component makers, EV start-ups, financial institutions, technology providers, and policy influencers.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Honouring The Changemakers of India’s Auto Revolution
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]The 2025 cohort of winners were chosen after a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process by a distinguished jury comprising industry stalwarts, regulators, and domain experts. Each nominee was assessed on key parameters including innovation, leadership, business growth, sectoral impact, and contribution to the larger mobility ecosystem.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]From OEMs and EV startups to component manufacturers, technology disruptors, and new-age mobility platforms, this year’s winners represent the vibrant and evolving face of the Indian automotive industry. Their stories are shaping the narrative of how India moves, innovates, and leads on the global stage.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Jury Chair
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Ganesh Mani, President & COO, Ashok Leyland & CEO, Switch Mobility
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Jury Panel
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Surya Khurana, Managing Director, FlixBus India
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vinkesh Gulati, Executive Body Member, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) & Chairperson, Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sanjeev Handa, Senior Vice President - PR & Communications, Maruti Suzuki India
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Rashmi Urdhwareshe, Former Director, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) & Former President, Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India)
- [color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Noor Warsia, Group Editorial Director, BW Businessworld
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]While the platform traditionally honours 40 leaders, this year’s final list features 33 truly exceptional trailblazers. We believe awards like these should stand for excellence, not just numbers. Every name on this year’s list has earned their place through remarkable achievements, innovative thinking, and a clear impact on the industry. It’s this focus on quality over quantity that makes the 2025 cohort especially meaningful and truly worth celebrating.
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld and Founder, exchange4media, said “The BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Awards are not just about recognising talent, they are about spotlighting the bold visionaries who are rewriting the rules of the mobility industry. This year’s winners reflect the spirit of India’s automotive future - agile, innovative, and future-ready.”
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Presenting the Winners of 3rd Edition of BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Awards 2025
[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sr. No.[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Category[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Name[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Designation[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Company[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]1[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Abhilash Subash[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Manager[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Toyota Kirloskar Motor[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]2[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Abhishek Malhotra[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Brand Lead (EVs)[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]MG Motor[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]3[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Ashmitha C Ghodkey[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Technical Expert[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Bosch Global Software Technologies[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]4[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Caleb Nirmal[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vice President, Supply Network Quality & Resiliency India[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Volvo Group[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]5[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Chandan Sharma[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Associate Director[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]SingleInterface[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]6[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Devin Gawarvala[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Entrepreneurial Founder[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Rubber King Tyre[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]7[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Gajanan Subhash Rachalawar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Assistant General Manager - Projects[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Skoda Auto Volkswagen[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]8[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Harry Bajaj[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]CEO[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Mobec Innovation[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]9[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Mukul Chandra[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Senior Product Manager[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Stellantis[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]10[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Muskan Kakkar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]GoMechanic[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]11[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Dr Natwar Kadel[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vertical Head, People Strategy[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Hyundai Motor India[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]12[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Nishant Idnani[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]MD & CEO[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vaultus Green[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]13[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Pavan Kumar A[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Co-Founder & Chief of Electronics[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]LAPA Electric[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]14[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Prabhat Pustake[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Head - Program Management Office[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Mahindra Truck and Bus[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]15[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Raghav Rohila[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Co-Founder & CPO[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]ElectricPe[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]16[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Rajesh Gupta[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Founder & MD[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Evergreen Recyclekaro India[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]17[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Richa Goswami[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Director[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Green Valley Group, Guwahati[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]18[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Rutuja Raverkar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Head- Corporate Technology Office and Innovation[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Uno Minda[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]19[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sankalp Sinha[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]GM & BDE-AAD[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]IBM[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]20[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sharath Sreekumar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Managing Director[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Henn Indo-Pacific[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]21[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sindhu Ravindran[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Product Owner[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Bosch Global Software Technologies[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]22[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sumedh Battewar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Co-Founder[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Emotorad[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]23[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Swarana Biyani[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Chief Manager - eMobility & Special Strategic Projects[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Audi India[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]24[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Varoon Narang[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Assistant Managing Director[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Wanfeng Aluminum Wheel India[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]25[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Varun Sanghi[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]President- Corporate Finance[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]CarTrade Tech[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]26[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vignesh Ramakrishnan[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Founder[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Carpal Automotive[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]27[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vinutaa S[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Director - Business Development and Head - Strategic Clients Segment; previously Vice President and Sector Head[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]ICRA[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]28[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]40 Under 40[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Yuvaraj Sukumaran[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Head of Technical Risk & Review Management, WBS & Head of Strategy, Innovation & Efficiency, WBS TCI[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]AUMOVIO TCI[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]29[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]BW Auto World Leadership Award - R&D Excellence Award[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Sathyanarayana P V V[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Vice President and Head of R&D[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]AVTEC[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]30[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]BW Auto World Leadership Award -Digital Transformation Leader[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Rakesh Kumar Murugan[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Senior Director & Global Head – Digital Transformation[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Bosch Software & Digital Solutions[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]31[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]BW Auto World Leadership Award -Green Mobility Pioneer[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Raghav Rohila[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Co-Founder & CPO[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]ElectricPe[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]32[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]BW Auto World Leadership Award -Green Mobility Pioneer[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Dr Rajesh Ramdas Kumathekar[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]President[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Accurate Industrial Controls[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]33[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]BW Auto World Leadership Award -Sustainability Pioneer of the Year[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Nitin Chitkara[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]CEO[color=hsl(0,0%,0%)]Meta Materials Circular Markets |
