In a move that shines a spotlight on women making an impact at the grassroots level, Apollo Tyres recently took time to celebrate eight women leaders at its annual EK NAAM event. What began in 2019 as a way to recognise trailblazers from local communities has grown into a platform that highlights not just business success but social influence and community growth.
These eight women—who come from different walks of life—were invited to the stage and honoured for the ways they have pushed forward change where they live. Apollo Tyres and its partners say empowering women and helping them build sustainable livelihoods is more than symbolic. It’s part of a broader effort to bring real economic opportunity to people who may otherwise be overlooked.
The ceremony also included voices from outside the corporate world. Former Indian women’s cricket captain Anjum Chopra spoke about leadership and the kinds of persistence it takes to grow in challenging environments. The event didn’t stop at applause. Leaders at the gathering talked about partnerships with NGOs and organisations working to expand digital reach and training for women across rural India.
For Apollo Tyres the event is about more than tyres and markets. It’s a chance to build momentum around sustainable growth, inclusion and equity in places where those ideas can have a ripple effect through families and communities.
