Mumbai: Autocar Professional, a B2B publication for the automotive industry, has named Sudarshan Venu, Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Motor Company, as the Autocar Professional Person of the Year 2025. The recognition honours an industry leader whose leadership, decisions and long-term strategic vision have significantly influenced the direction and global standing of India’s automotive sector.
The Autocar Professional editorial team recognised Venu for his pivotal role in transforming TVS Motor into a globally competitive force. Under his leadership, the company has risen to become one of the world’s top three two-wheeler manufacturers by volume, overtaking Yamaha and emerging as only the second Indian brand to achieve this global milestone.
TVS Motor’s ascent has been driven by sustained market share gains, disciplined execution and a clear global ambition. Over the past few years, the company has strengthened its position across key growth segments including scooters, premium motorcycles and electric two-wheelers, while also significantly expanding its export footprint, which now contributes nearly a quarter of overall revenues. This strategic focus has been complemented by strong financial performance, marked by consistent revenue growth and improved operating profitability.
Congratulating Venu on the honour, Autocar Professional editors noted that his leadership reflects a rare balance of discipline, ambition and vision, enabling TVS Motor to evolve from a strong domestic player into a global success story in the two-wheeler industry.
Ketan Thakkar, Group Business Editor of Autocar Professional, said, “What sets Sudarshan apart is his long-term approach. Rather than chasing volume for its own sake, he has focused on structural strength, capability building, and brand elevation. Strategic moves such as the acquisition of Norton Motorcycles and Italian engineering specialist Engines Engineering signal TVS’ intent to compete confidently in the global premium space, while simultaneously uplifting engineering and product excellence across the portfolio.”
With this recognition, Autocar Professional acknowledges Sudarshan Venu not only as an outstanding business leader, but also as a transformational figure shaping the future trajectory of India’s fast-evolving automotive industry.
