The Indian Institute of Materials Management has awarded unanimous in its decision to award Mahindra the ‘Excellence in Sourcing’ (Corporate Award) 2009. The award was presented to Mahindra on December 18, 2009 for its exemplary sourcing initiatives, leading to cost reductions and mitigation of supply risks.

FES Nagpur plant has won the CII National Award for “Excellence in Water Management 2009”. Mr. N. Rangnathan, Chief CII and Mr. L.S. Ganpati, Chairman CII presented the trophy and the certificate to Mr. Suresh Pandilwar, who represented FES at the awards ceremony held at Hyderabad on 10th December, 2009. The water management initiatives undertaken by the FES Nagpur plant is an example of the Mahindra approach towards “Alternative Thinking”.

Mahindra & Mahindra is ranked 19 in the Businessworld Real 500 Non-Finance Companies list 2009, up from 34 in 2008. The issue says, “With the numbers of its many subsidiaries in areas such as technology, trading services, even steel, adding muscle to its accounts, M&M’s size grew to Rs. 60,995.39 crore this year from Rs. 23,663.25 crorse last year, pitching it into rank No. 19 (from 34 last year). Tech Mahindra has been ranked at 123. These rankings appeared in Businessworld’s issue dated November 7, 2009.

Business Today in its edition dated November 15, 2009 has ranked India’s 500 Most Valuable Companies. The BT 500 ranking has evolved into a unique annual barometer of corporate performance.

In BT’s India’s Most Valuable Companies in the Private Sector in terms of Average Market Capitalisation:
- Mahindra & Mahindra has been ranked 50
- Mahindra Satyam has been ranked 65
- Tech Mahindra has been ranked 69
- MHRIl has been ranked 150
- Mahindra Finance has been ranked 186
- Mahindra Lifespaces has been ranked 295

The issue also rates BT 1,000 Industry Leaders according to Segments.
- Mahindra & Mahindra has been ranked at No. 5 in the Automobile segment with a Market cap of Rs. 19,844 crores, sales of Rs. 15, 084 crores and a net profit of Rs. 834 crores.

- Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Ltd. is ranked No. 150 in the Hotels sector with a Market cap of Rs. 2,875 crores, sales of Rs. 444 crores and a net profit of Rs. 83 crores.

- In the Software sector, Mahindra Satyam is ranked at no. 65 with a Market cap of Rs. 8,786 crores. Tech Mahindra has been ranked at no. 69 with a Market cap of Rs. 8.274 crores, sales of Rs. 4,434 crores and a net profit of Rs. 987 crores.

On August 24, 2009, Economic Times announced the Lifetime Achievement Award 2008-09 for our Chairman, Mr. Keshub Mahindra. The award has been bestowed on his for ‘decades of service to Corporate India’. The Lifetime Achievement Award salutes those who have conquered the peaks of corporate achievements and set example for the current generation. The jury members for this prestigious award included industry leaders such as Azim Premji, Kumar Birla, Sunil Mittal and Deepak Parekh.

On August 24, 2009, Mr. Anand Mahindra, VC & MD, Mahindra Group was declared the Business Leader of the Year by the ET Awards 2008 – 09 jury. The award seeks to honour a leader who has clearly demonstrated a strategic direction for success, and has pursued vision. The jury members for this award included industry leaders such as Azim Premji, Kumar Birla, Sunil Mittal and Deepak Parekh. The jury felt that the awards should recognise excellence and success against all odds.

Mahindra’s Automotive Sector has won the all India award for export excellence instituted by the Engineering Export Promotion Council. The Automotive Sector has been crowned the Star Performer for 2007-08 on the basis of its growth in exports over previous years. The Award was received by Mr. Pravin N Shah, Executive Vice President, International Operations, Automotive Sector, at a special ceremony held in Mumbai on 29th August, 2009. Shri Anand Sharma, the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, was the Chief Guest.

FES Nagpur won the 1st Prize in the State Level Award for Excellence in ‘Energy Conservation and Management’ in the Automobile Sector. The Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra His Excellency, S. C. Jamir handed over the award to the representatives of FES at Pune on July 4, 2009. The competition was conducted by Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) in October 2008.

AS Nashik won the 2nd prize in State level Award For Excellence in Energy Management on July 4, 2009. This state level award is instituted by MEDA (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency) for various industrial sectors for their outstanding contribution to Energy Conservation and Management. The award was conferred on the basis of Nashik Plant’s Energy Conservation initiatives and the last 3 years’ performance.

Mahindra FES was honoured with the 'Golden Peacock Award for Occupational Health & Safety - 2009' for Excellence in Occupational Health and Safety practices. The award was presented to the FES representatives at a special Gala Awards Event during the Global Convention on Climate Change on Sunday, 14th June 2009 at S.M. Convention Centre, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh).

Mahindra FES won gold as the Best New Tractor in the Lower Horse Power Category (upto 70 Hp) at the 76th International Novisad Fair. The fair was held from 8th May ’09 - 16th May ’09 at Novisad, the capital of the Serbian Province of Vojvodina. Mahindra outbeat competition on parameters such as aesthetics, fuel consumption, handling ease and overall performance. The competition was organized by the organizing committee of Novisad fair and was conducted by leading agricultural experts from accredited agricultural universities.

On May 14, 2009, Mahindra & Mahindra was awarded the prestigious 21st CFBP Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar 2008, in the Large Manufacturing Enterprises category. Instituted in 1988 by the Council for Fair Business Practices, the award recognizes and applauds the efforts of businesspersons, business houses and business associations with an exemplary record of practicing and promoting Fair Business Practices. It encourages and motivates businesses to proactively pursue opportunities to fulfill its social responsibilities.

On April 29, 2009, Club Mahindra Snow peaks Resort, Manali was awarded as the Best Socially Responsible Resort at Manali by the area MLA & local administration. All Club Mahindra resorts are at the forefront of building awareness on Sustainability and Social Responsibility.

The Scorpio receive the Best Off roader vehicle of the year 2009 award and the Start-stop technology received the Environment Initiative of the year 2009 award from Carwale.com on April 29, 2009.

On April 8, 2009, "Club Mahindra" was adjudged a Consume Superbrand after passing a rigorous consumer validation process, which included a survey across 19000+ respondents and scrutiny by the Brand Council Club Mahindra falls within the top 10% of all brands across all segments and categories.

Mahindra received five corporate collateral awards from the prestigious Public relations Council of India on April 4, 2009. M&M received awards for external magazine - Hello, corporate brochure – Lifeline Express, PR Campaign – Launch of FuelSmart technology in Bolero & Scorpio, In-House magazine – Mahindra Newsletter and Tabloid – Inside information. The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is the foremost platform for Public Relations professionals. and the PRCI's Annual Awards is the most prestigious event in the realm of Corporate Communications. There are 7 categories of Awards with Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies awarded in each category. The jury consists of eminent personalities from the world of mass media.

Mahindra received the Green Award for the Scorpio M2DI Micro Hybrid at the annual NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards held in Mumbai on February 20, 2009. The Mahindra FuelSmart system with Micro-Hybrid technology is a technological innovation developed by the Mahindra Research & Development team with the support of M/S BOSCH. This technology enables the SUV’s engine to switch off automatically at a traffic light when idle and in neutral gear and the engine starts seamlessly once the driver depresses the clutch before moving forward.

Mahindra Renault received the Integrated Marketing Campaign of the Year award for its advertisement campaign ‘But Why’ at the annual NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards held in Mumbai on February 20, 2009.

Mr. Anand Mahindra, VC & MD, Mahindra Group, was felicitated with the Qimpro Platinum Standard (Business) 2008 award at a ceremony held on February 6, 2009 which was attended by an eminent group of corporate leaders. Instituted by the Qimpro Foundation, the Qimpro awards highlight the quality achievements of extra ordinary individuals in an era of performance excellence. Mr. Mahindra’s citation said he was “a prime-mover of excellence in the manufacturing and service sectors, in rural and urban India. He is the face of New India in America, Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe; for the global farm equipment and utility vehicle sectors.”

Mr. Rajeev Dubey, President (HR, After-Market and Corporate Services) and Member of the Group Management Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., received the Global HR Excellence Award for HR Leadership (JRD Tata Award) at the Global HR Excellence Awards 2008-09 organized by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai on February 6, 2009.

Ms. Sangeeta Pandey, Senior General Manager, HR, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., also received the Woman Super Achiever Award at the Global HR Excellence Awards 2008-09 organized by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai on February 6, 2009.

Mahindra’s Auto Sector has won the ‘Top Gear Manufacturer of the Year’ award. In an editorial titled ‘Forward Thinking – Mahindra’, the February 2009 issue of the leading automotive magazine ‘Top Gear’ showers the following encomium: “…The Scorpio hybrid and micro-hybrid (as the start-stop car is called) are evidence of a car maker that’s planning a long way ahead. True, neither system has been proven yet, and both are a little way from going on sale, but these are not mere concepts. Mahindra intends to make them work- and for what is still really a fledgling car manufacturer, only up to their second in-house car ever, that’s quite something.”

Chairman, Mr. Keshub Mahindra was honoured with CNBC TV18’s India Business Leaders Lifetime Achievement award, 2008 on January 22, 2009. Mr. Anand Mahindra received it on his behalf. The Lifetime Achievement award felicitates a leader who has redefined Indian industry and its perception globally. CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards was instituted in 2005 to recognize and felicitate those business leaders who have set exemplary standards.

For the Third time in a row, Mahindra’s Zaheerabad plant bagged the 1st prize in Andhra Pradesh Productivity Council Energy Conservation Award - 2008 competition among all Industrial categories. ENCON Cell, Zaheerabad plant received the award from Honorable Director of Andhra Pradesh Productivity Council Mr. GopalaKrishna on 8th January 2009 in Hyderabad.

Mr. Vijay Mahajan, Sr. G.M. Corporate IT has received “India's Best IT Managers Award” for 2008 from Great CIO at the "India's Greatest Technology Leaders" conference held on Jan 15, 2009 in Bangalore. Great CIO is Asia's largest Social Network of CIO's, IT management and Technology leaders, headquartered in India. This award is given to three IT managers who have made an exceptional contribution to the success of their companies through their work in the area of Information Technology.

Mahindra received the Best Innovation Award at the UTVi Autocar Awards 2009 held jointly by UTVi and Autocar India on January 7, 2009. Mahindra received the award for its path-breaking FuelSmart system for Scorpio M2DI and Bolero SLX BS3 variants in the Indian market. The Mahindra FuelSmart system with Micro-Hybrid technology is a technological innovation developed by the Mahindra Research & Development team with the support of M/S BOSCH. This technology enables the SUV’s engine to switch off automatically at a traffic light when idle and in neutral gear and the engine starts seamlessly once the driver depresses the clutch before moving forward.

Mahindra & Mahindra was awarded the Niryat Shree Bronze Trophy by FIEO. The President of India gave away this prestigious award on the 16th of December 2008 at a glittering function in New Delhi. Mahindra was honoured with the Niryat Shree award based on its export performance for the year 2005-06.

Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES) with their partner RC&M (a leading experimental marketing solution provider) bagged two golds at the second edition of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) awards 2008, held at JW Marriot Mumbai on 22nd December 2008. FES won both its awards for marketing campaigns in villages with population below 20,000. FES scored the first gold for “Best Integrated Rural Marketing Initiative” for Bhoomiputra 235 DI - Air flow technology. FES bagged the second gold for the “Most Effective Use of Event Marketing” for “Arjun Ultra -1 Hosh Uda De”. The awards were presented in different categories for marketing campaigns, such as villages with population below 20,000 and in villages and towns between population of 20,000 and one lakh.

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited has been conferred with the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2007 for “Development and Commercialization of Scorpio”. Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh gave away the award at a function in New Delhi on December 20, 2008. The Scorpio ‘W’ is a new and improved version of Mahindra’s state-of-the-art flagship vehicle, the Scorpio. Forty-three incredible new features separate this vehicle from its earlier predecessors. It exhibits improved drive, performance, handling, and styling. Each feature of the vehicle has been designed as per customer’s convenience, ensuring superior customer satisfaction.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. received the prestigious ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance for the year 2008 at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on December 20, 2008. The award is presented to those companies which follow the highest standards of corporate governance and follow best practices which are worthy of being exemplified. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a premier professional body has been set up under an Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries.

Zaheerabad plant has bagged the 1st prize in National Energy Conservation Award - 2008 competition in Automobile Industry category on 17th December 2008. The National award is instituted by Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Ministry of Power, Government of India for the various industrial sectors, for their outstanding contribution in Energy Conservation and Management.

Nashik Plant has been awarded the National Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Energy Management 2008 by the Govt. of India on 17th December 2008. The Award was conferred on the basis of Nashik Plant’s various Energy Conservation initiatives and considering the last 3 years’ performance. The National award is instituted by Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Ministry of Power, Government of India for the various industrial sectors, for their outstanding contribution in Energy Conservation and Management.

Nashik Plant was awarded the prestigious CII National Award For Excellence in Water Management 2008 at a function in Hyderabad at the Water Summit 2008 organised by CII, Hyderabad held on 17th and 18th December 2008. The National award is instituted by CII for various industrial sectors to acknowledge their outstanding contribution in Water Conservation and Management. Nashik plant received three prizes at the event, which included “Excellent Water Efficient Unit”, the Jury award for the Most Innovative case study, The people choice award and the Most Useful Presentation, which was bagged by the Nashik Team.

The Mahindra Group was honoured with nine communication awards at the 48th annual ABCI (Association of Business Communicators of India) awards nite in Mumbai on Friday, 7th November 2008. These are among the most prestigious communication awards in India. ABCI is a 52 year old organization committed to the cause of Business Communications. Mahindra won in the following categories - External Magazine (Hello), Indian Language Publications (Ingenious), Newsletter Design (Mahindra Newsletter), Brochure Design (Systech Brochure Design), Photo Features (Refresh), Social Responsibility Communication (Lifeline Express), E-Zine (Mahindra Spectrum), Web Communication (Monsoon Special on Intranet & One Mahindra) and Corporate Website (Nanhi Kali).

Ms. Roma Balwani, Vice-President & Head, Corporate Communications was the first recipient of the Business Communicator of the Year award in the category Prestige Awards from Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI). She received the award from the Governor of Maharashtra in the presence of Mrs. Rajshree Birla, Director, Aditya Birla Group at the annual ABCI awards nite on 7th November 2008. The Business Communicator of the Year is awarded to a Communications Professional who has dominated and influenced the profession of Communications and dealt very efficiently with crisis in the last few years. It is awarded to a professional who is seen as a role model in his/her stream.

Tech Mahindra Limited was conferred the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Award on 15th October, 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The Award recognizes companies which have demonstrated significant excellence in growth leadership and consistently outperformed their competition by demonstrating higher than industry growth over the past few years.

Auto Sector Igatpuri Plant won the Best Kaizen Award at the 12th National Kaizen Conference in Delhi on October 13-14. The Kaizen presented by the Igatpuri Plant on "easy to adjust on Mustang engine assembly line" won the Best Kaizen award. This is first time in the history of Igatpuri plant that a team has won at such a national level competition.

The Nashik Plant became the first plant to win the prestigious CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2008 at an event held in Pune on 22nd and 23rd August 2008.. The award recognizes various industrial sectors for their outstanding contribution to Energy Conservation and Management. The award was conferred on the basis of Nashik plant’s various energy conservation initiatives and its performance over the last three years.

Mr. Arvind Tawde, Sr. VP and CIO, Mahindra & Mahindra, received the CTO of the Year 2007 award for his outstanding contribution to the IT industry and Mahindra & Mahindra. The award was handed over during the 8^th CTO forum at Istanbul, Turkey on 9^th September, 2007. The CTO of the Year awards is among the most prestigious and felicitates those who have rendered yeoman service to their organizations and industry. The theme of this year’s award was “Celebrating business and technology innovation”.

Mahindra & Mahindra Scorpio won the CNB-AAA Creative Print Campaign of the year award 2007, given by NDTV in association with Car India and Bike India.

Mr. Anand Mahindra won the NDTV Profit – Car & Bike Award 2007 for Automobile Man of the Year.