The second edition of Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards 2026, powered by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), will be held tomorrow, i.e, on May 5, 2026. It will be based on the theme, 'India’s Mobility Mission 2030: Clean Tech, Smart Manufacturing, Global Vision', and host notable policymakers, industry stakeholders, and innovators who will exchange their insights on the evolution of mobility in India. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will grace the HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026, as a Chief Guest. His presence will play a key role in steering the growth of Indian automotive sector towards innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Read on to know what's in store for you at the upcoming
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026.
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: Key Activities
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026 will feature over 30 renowned speakers, 300 delegates, and 6 knowledge sessions. As one of the most comprehensive mobility platforms that celebrate the innovation and promote industry growth, it will see participation from top policymakers, industry leaders, global trade bodies, investors, and technology innovators across automotive, EV, hydrogen, and connected mobility ecosystems.
The upcoming awards will be hub for networking, strategic collaborations. It will ignite thought leadership-driving conversations with representation from government bodies, OEMs, startups, R&D heads, and academia. There will also be panel fireside chats, and keynote sessions, hosting personnel from across the automotive and mobility value chain.
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: Categories
- Urban Car of the Year
- Premium Electric Car of the Year
- Performance Car of the Year
- Family Car of the Year
- Car of the Year
- SUV of the Year
- Premium Car of the Year
- Electric Car of the Year
- Design of the Year 4W
- Viewer's Choice Car of the Year
- Motorcycle of the Year
- Premium Motorcycle of the Year
- Design of the Year 2W
- Electric Motorcycle of the Year
- Scooter of the Year
- Electric Scooter of the Year
- EV Maker of the Year 2W
- Viewer's Choice Bike of the Year
- 2W Manufacturer of the Year
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: Sponsors
- Presented by HPCL
- Associate Partners: Yes Securities and Garware
- Official Warranty Partner: Corporate Warranties India
- Mobility Partner: Trev Mobility
- Outdoor Partner: Heights Outdoor
HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026: How to Vote?
Here’s a how you can cast your vote at the HPCL Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2026.
- Go to the official awards page, and choose your preferred category and the car or bike you wish to support.
- Click on 'Vote Now,' enter your basic details such as name, email, and phone number, and submit your response.
- You can repeat the process across multiple categories to back all your favourite models.
