MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India magazine presented the The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013 – 14 yesterday.

The winners were felicitated at a glittering ceremony in Mumbai in the presence of minister of petroleum and natural gas Dr M Veerappa Moily, Planning Commission advisor to DCH (Infrastructure) Gajendra Haldea and others from the corporate world who came together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.

A total of 24 awards were given away across two and four wheeler segments. The award function was presented by Reliance General Insurance and powered by Mobile 1.

At the awards, in the four wheeler segment, Ford EcoSport made a sensational debut by winning the ‘Car of the Year (Jury’s Choice), while Honda won the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’. In the two wheeler segment, KTM 390 Duke won the Bike of the Year (Jury’s Choice). The list of award winners across all categories is annexed.

Speaking about the awards, Bloomberg TV India business head Amrit Rai said, “As the leading business news channel we give viewers a clear understanding of various industry sectors. Both Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India – a mighty combination come together to present the most credible automotive awards in India today. With a dedicated team tracking, analysing, de-mystifying the automotive sector for the Indian viewer and a commitment to present facts. These awards are indeed a result of the team’s year long efforts to present and celebrate excellence.”

The jury panel that selected the winners from the top contenders in each category comprised of experts like Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee; Autocar Show editor Renuka Kirpalani;Autocar India deputy editor and What Car? India editor Shapur Kotwal; Autocar Show consultant editor Kartikeya Singhee;; India’s leading automotive Historian and restorer Manvendra Singh;Two Wheeler Autocar India editor Rishad Cooper; motocross rider C S Santosh.