HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Established in 2001, the JESSICA Most Successful Women Awards aim to honour women across diverse industries for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society and the world. The 2026 Awards are now officially open for public nominations — see the details below:
This Year's Theme: Transform Beyond
We are excited to announce that nominations for the 2026 JESSICA Most Successful Women Awards are now officially open!
This year's theme, "Transform Beyond," celebrates women who go beyond the boundaries, drive transformation, and create lasting impact — inspiring others to go further and achieve more.
Let's nominate the exceptional women in your life whose success stories deserve to be celebrated. Regardless of their industry or organisation, help us showcase their achievements and honour their dedication and influence, also to inspire the next generation and continue this legacy of positivity.
Nomination Details:
Award Timeline:
- Nov 2025 — Nomination Open
- 31 Dec 2025 — Nomination Deadline
- Jan 2026 — Shortlist Announcement & Public Voting
- Feb 2026 — Awardee Announcement
- Jun 2026 — Awards Ceremony
Who Should Be Nominated?
We welcome nominations for exceptional women from all walks of life, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, philanthropists, and public servants. If you know a remarkable woman who has demonstrated leadership, creativity, and the ability to inspire others, nominate her today!
We welcome nominations for women who have:
- Demonstrated excellence and leadership in their industry/field.
- Made significant contributions to the community.
- Pioneered innovations or changes in their sector.
- Served as an inspiration or role model for other women.
Staying True to Our Mission: Empowering Women
Over the past 25 years, JESSICA have honoured nearly 300 remarkable women from diverse regions and fields. Their stories prove that the path to success is not defined by a single formula but is instead built on individual talent, relentless effort, and perseverance. These awardees have not only achieved extraordinary success in their careers but have also inspired younger generations, supported their peers, and given back to society.
Looking ahead, JESSICA remains committed to creating an impactful community of women, fostering cross-industry collaboration, generating new opportunities, and empowering women to achieve their aspirations in every field.
Submit your nomination today, and celebrate the brilliance and achievements of more exceptional women together!
For enquiry:
The JESSICA Company Marketing Team
M: +852 55007792, E: marketing@thejessicacompany.com
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Nominations Now Open! - JESSICA Most Successful Women Awards 2026
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
