16th NADA Auto Show 2024 Concludes Successfully With Record 82,000+ Visitors
1st September 2024, Kathmandu
The 16th edition of the NADA Auto Show 2024, sponsored by Tata.EV, successfully concluded today at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu.
The 16th NADA Auto Show Concludes
The event was inaugurated by the Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Bishnu Prasad Paudel. The show attracted 82,470 visitors, making it one of the most attended automotive exhibitions in recent years.
This year’s event was praised for its well-organized structure, featuring beautifully decorated stalls and the latest models of vehicles from internationally renowned brands.
The highlight of the show was the strong presence of new electric vehicle brands, drawing significant attention from the crowd. Visitors and participants alike noted that this year’s NADA Auto Show was more grand and comprehensive compared to previous years. Despite the ongoing sluggishness in the automobile industry, the event is expected to positively impact the country’s economy.
The show also featured a competition for the best stalls, where CG Motors Pvt. Ltd. (REEDER) won the award for the best four-wheeler stall, and Braiddya Energy Pvt. Ltd. (Ather) secured the best two-wheeler stall award. MAW Pvt. Ltd. (Sokon) was awarded the best stall in the light commercial vehicle category, while Satyadeep International Pvt. Ltd. (Veedol) won the best component stall award.
NADA formed a four-member committee, including Joint Treasurer Pankaj Agrawal, representatives from JAM and IMAN, and members from Global Exposition and Management Services Pvt. Ltd., which handled the overall management of the NADA Auto Show 2024.
The show’s co-sponsors included Shikhar Insurance, Khalti as the ticketing partner, and WorldLink as the official internet partner. A special attraction this year was the Hero Zoom scooter, which was awarded to one lucky visitor through a lucky draw. The winner has been requested to contact the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal’s secretariat at Teku with their ticket.
During the closing ceremony, NADA President Mr. Karan Chaudhary, along with former President Dr. Dhruba Thapa and other senior officials, distributed mementos to representatives from 135 participating companies. The event’s traffic management was handled by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, fire safety by NADA member company Hitco Pvt. Ltd., and publicity by Everest Ad.
Additionally, NADA organized a blood donation program during the event, coordinated by NADA Central Executive Committee member Mr. Prakash Kapuri. Out of 128 volunteers, 63 successfully donated blood.
In his closing remarks, NADA President Mr. Karan Chaudhary expressed his gratitude to all participating companies and organizations for their contributions to the success of NADA Auto Show 2024. The event was managed by a five-member NADA Auto Show 2024 Management Committee chaired by Mr. Chaudhary. Over the six days, the show also hosted various talk shows, including sessions organized by JAM and IMAN.