The Auto9 Awards, hosted by TV9 Network, is an annual event recognizing outstanding automotive and motorcycle brands and products in India. This year, the awards evaluated products launched in 2025 through real-world testing, technical data analysis, and expert assessment.
The organizers presented VinFast with the "newcomer of the year" award, acknowledging the company's rapid and significant market entry. They lauded the Vietnamese automaker's product strategy, execution, and alignment with local consumer demands. The VF 6 received the "value-for-money car of the year" award, recognizing its utility. Judges praised the VF 6 for its balanced blend of affordability, features, and ownership costs, highlighting VinFast's contribution to India's electric vehicle sector.
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Sudhanshu Talwar (second from left), Deputy General Director of Business, VinFast India, receives the "newcomer of the year" award from Ajay Tamta (second from right), Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways of India. *Photo: VinFast*
Speaking at the event, Tapan Ghosh, General Director of VinFast India, stated that receiving two awards at the Auto9 Awards 2026 acknowledges the brand's efforts in the Indian market. "This award reflects VinFast's long-term vision in approaching the market, focusing on actual consumer needs, and reinforcing our commitment to sustainable investment in India," Mr. Tapan Ghosh said.
Nand Kumar, Head of Automotive at TV9 Network, shared that VinFast's product strategy demonstrates a clear direction for each segment in the electric vehicle market. "The VF 6 stands out due to its balanced combination of extensive features, reasonable price, and high practicality for daily use," Mr. Nand Kumar affirmed.
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Arunodoy Das (center), Deputy General Director of Business, VinFast India, receives the "value-for-money car of the year" award for the VF 6 model from Nitin Gadkari (second from right), Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India. *Photo: VinFast*
After one year, VinFast steadily established its presence in the Indian electric vehicle market through a long-term development strategy. The company is building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem, integrating manufacturing, retail, financial solutions, charging infrastructure, and after-sales services. To ensure a seamless customer experience, VinFast collaborates closely with local partners. With an innovative, sustainable, and user-centric approach, the Vietnamese automaker continues to accelerate the transition to green mobility, actively contributing to the long-term development of India's automotive industry.
VinFast, a Vingroup subsidiary, manufactures electric vehicles (EVs) with a mission to make them more accessible. VinFast's product portfolio includes a diverse range of electric SUVs, electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and electric buses. VinFast is entering its next growth phase by rapidly expanding its global distribution and dealer network, consolidating its manufacturing capabilities, and focusing on key markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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