TVS Motor’s Sudarshan Venu is the Autocar Professional Person of the Year 2025.
Autocar Professional, India’s leading B2B publication for the automotive industry, has named Sudarshan Venu, Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Motor Company, as its Person of the Year 2025. The Autocar Professional Person of the Year is selected by the editorial team to recognise an industry leader whose decisions, leadership and long-term strategic impact have significantly influenced the direction, competitiveness and global standing of the Indian automotive sector over the past year. This year, the honour recognises Sudarshan Venu for his pivotal role in reshaping the fortunes of one of India’s most iconic two-wheeler brands and steering it onto the global stage.
Under Venu’s leadership, TVS Motor has emerged as one of the world’s top three two-wheeler manufacturers by volume, overtaking Yamaha to become only the second Indian brand in this elite global ranking. This remarkable ascent has been powered by sustained market share gains, strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and a bold global ambition.
Over the past few years, TVS has strengthened its position across segments that matter most. The company has sharply increased its share in scooters, premium motorcycles, and electric two-wheelers, areas that define future industry growth, while also building a powerful export footprint that now contributes nearly a quarter of overall revenue. This growth has been matched by robust financial performance, with strong revenue expansion and operating profitability.
Congratulating Sudarshan Venu on the recognition, Autocar Professional editors noted that his leadership reflects a rare balance of discipline, ambition, and vision, qualities that have enabled TVS Motor to evolve from a strong domestic player into one of the most compelling success stories in the two-wheeler industry.
Ketan Thakkar, Group Business Editor of Autocar Professional, added, “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 honour, Autocar Professional acknowledges not just an outstanding business leader, but a transformational force shaping the future of India’s fast-evolving automotive industry.
