JURY MEMBERS
Mr. Pablo Chaterji - Jury Member
Editor, Motoring World
Pablo Chaterji is the Executive Editor at Motoring World, an Indian magazine focused on cars, motorcycles, motorsport, and travel-related topics. He began his journalism career in 2003, transitioning from advertising films to travel writing at Business Standard Motoring, and has since become a seasoned editor and media professional with over 25 years of experience in automotive and lifestyle journalism.
Pablo Chaterji is the Executive Editor at Motoring World, an Indian magazine focused on cars, motorcycles, motorsport, and travel-related topics. He began his journalism career in 2003, transitioning from advertising films to travel writing at Business Standard Motoring, and has since become a seasoned editor and media professional with over 25 years of experience in automotive and lifestyle journalism.
Mr. Tarun Garg - Jury Member
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Sales, Marketing & Service at Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
Tarun Garg is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Sales, Marketing & Service at Hyundai Motor India Ltd. as of 2025. He plays a key role in the company's operations, strategic growth, and market expansion in India.
Tarun Garg is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Sales, Marketing & Service at Hyundai Motor India Ltd. as of 2025. He plays a key role in the company's operations, strategic growth, and market expansion in India.
Dr. Shruti Sharma Rana – Jury Member
Associate Professor, Department of Policy and Management Studies, TERI
Dr. Shruti Sharma Rana is a Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), where she leads work on energy transitions, sustainable mobility, and clean energy policy. With extensive experience in policy design, research, and implementation, she focuses on advancing India’s low-carbon development pathways through evidence-based solutions and multi-stakeholder engagement. At TERI, she has worked closely with government ministries, industry leaders, and international organisations to promote decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport initiatives. Her contributions reflect a deep commitment to integrating innovation, policy, and practice in driving India’s sustainable energy future.
Dr. Shruti Sharma Rana is a Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), where she leads work on energy transitions, sustainable mobility, and clean energy policy. With extensive experience in policy design, research, and implementation, she focuses on advancing India’s low-carbon development pathways through evidence-based solutions and multi-stakeholder engagement. At TERI, she has worked closely with government ministries, industry leaders, and international organisations to promote decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport initiatives. Her contributions reflect a deep commitment to integrating innovation, policy, and practice in driving India’s sustainable energy future.
Mr. CV Raman – Jury Member
Executive Committee Member, Maruti
CV Raman is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Maruti Suzuki India Limited as of 2025. He has been CTO since May 2021 and has a long history with Maruti Suzuki, having held various senior engineering roles since 2011 and earlier experience dating back to 1984.
CV Raman is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Maruti Suzuki India Limited as of 2025. He has been CTO since May 2021 and has a long history with Maruti Suzuki, having held various senior engineering roles since 2011 and earlier experience dating back to 1984.
Mr. Kushan Mitra – Jury Member
Printer and Publisher, The Pioneer
Kushan Mitra is an experienced automotive journalist and policy consultant who served as the Managing Editor of The Pioneer for over a decade, from June 2012 to June 2023. He has been active in journalism for nearly two decades, with earlier stints at The Hindustan Times and Business Today before joining The Pioneer where he oversaw digital coordination and new projects alongside editorial duties.
Kushan Mitra is an experienced automotive journalist and policy consultant who served as the Managing Editor of The Pioneer for over a decade, from June 2012 to June 2023. He has been active in journalism for nearly two decades, with earlier stints at The Hindustan Times and Business Today before joining The Pioneer where he oversaw digital coordination and new projects alongside editorial duties.
Mr. Kunal Khattar – Jury Member
Founder, AdvantEdge Founders
Kunal Khattar is the founder of AdvantEdge Founders, an early-stage seed venture capital fund focused on the mobility sector, including electric vehicles (EV), auto eCommerce, logistics, and shared mobility in India. He has significant expertise in automotive, mobility, and startup ecosystems.
Kunal Khattar is the founder of AdvantEdge Founders, an early-stage seed venture capital fund focused on the mobility sector, including electric vehicles (EV), auto eCommerce, logistics, and shared mobility in India. He has significant expertise in automotive, mobility, and startup ecosystems.
Mr. Srinivas Krishnan – Jury Member
Senior Vice President, Mobility Practice, Adfactors PR
Srinivas Krishnan is a Mumbai-based automotive journalist and specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is currently a columnist for AutoX magazine and has contributed articles to BBC TopGear India and other notable automotive publications. He is also known for his passion for classic and vintage cars. Previously, he was the Editor of Business Standard Motoring magazine and served as Head of Press at Porsche India.
Srinivas Krishnan is a Mumbai-based automotive journalist and specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is currently a columnist for AutoX magazine and has contributed articles to BBC TopGear India and other notable automotive publications. He is also known for his passion for classic and vintage cars. Previously, he was the Editor of Business Standard Motoring magazine and served as Head of Press at Porsche India.
Mr. Rishabh Jain – Jury Member
Lead, Technology Futures Programme, Council on Energy, Environment, Water
Rishabh Jain is the Senior Programme Lead of the Technology Futures programme at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). His expertise centers on critical minerals, renewable energy deployment, supply chains, and manufacturing, with a focus on advancing renewable energy scale-up and influencing policy design and reforms. He collaborates with CEOs, senior government officials, and key stakeholders and supports various Indian Ministries, including for the G20 Energy Transition Working Group.
Rishabh Jain is the Senior Programme Lead of the Technology Futures programme at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). His expertise centers on critical minerals, renewable energy deployment, supply chains, and manufacturing, with a focus on advancing renewable energy scale-up and influencing policy design and reforms. He collaborates with CEOs, senior government officials, and key stakeholders and supports various Indian Ministries, including for the G20 Energy Transition Working Group.