Badami Holding Group wins three honors at Automechanika Dubai 2026

Badami Holding Group’s companies took home two category wins and one high commendation at Automechanika Dubai 2026 in Expo City Dubai. The group also used the three-day show to exhibit its products, meet buyers and speak on conference stages as it pushes deeper into distribution and service.

Why it matters: - The awards signal growing recognition for Badami Holding Group across distribution, mobile service and workshop operations. - The results also reinforce the group’s push to build a broader aftermarket business, not just a parts distribution network. - The show gave the group a platform to meet distributors, retailers, fleet operators and suppliers across the UAE, the Gulf and export markets.

What happened: - Badami Holding Group companies received three recognitions at the Automechanika Dubai Awards 2026. - A-MAP UAE won Distributor of the Year. - Dial-A-Battery won Mobile Services Provider of the Year. - Auto Studio by A-MAP Auto Care was Highly Commended in Workshop of the Year (Passenger Cars). - A-MAP Group exhibited at Automechanika Dubai from November 10 to 12. - Five leaders from across the group also spoke in the conference program on November 11 and 12.

The details: - A-MAP UAE won Distributor of the Year for the second consecutive year. - KT Rao, General Manager, Product & Business Development, A-MAP Auto Parts, UAE, said the back-to-back win reflected supply reliability and customer support. - Dial-A-Battery is the group’s mobile battery service. - Auto Studio is part of A-MAP Autocare, the group’s service arm. - Hazem Ghazaleh, General Manager, A-MAP Autocare, said Dial-A-Battery is built for drivers who need a battery fitted at the point where a car has stopped. - Ghazaleh said the Auto Studio commendation reflects the workshop team’s day-to-day work. - A-MAP Group exhibited in the North Hall and showed batteries, lubricants and auto parts. - Brands at the stand included Solite, Duracell, Dagenite, Sebang, Optima, Delkor, Level, ASIMCO, NGK, RBI, Genuine Parts, OSRAM and ADNOC Voyager. - The team discussed current supply, new product lines and distribution in new markets with visitors from the UAE, the Gulf and export markets. - Wael Sharrouf, Division Manager, International Business, Batteries, said the 2026 show was among A-MAP Group’s most successful exhibitions and highlighted the debut at Expo City Dubai. - Sharrouf said the exhibition helped the company showcase batteries, lubricants and spare parts, strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. - On November 11, Dr Shahine Awasthy joined the panel “Battery Demand Trends: Preparing the Aftermarket for the Next Generation of Electric Vehicles.” - Mohammad Hijazi moderated “Transitioning from Product Sales to Service-Led Revenue Models.” - Mitesh Mathur presented “Addressing Counterfeit Products and Ensuring Market Integrity.” - Asad Badami was interviewed in “From Parts Supplier to Aftermarket Ecosystem Partner.” - On November 12, Yasir Khan joined the fireside chat “Staying on Track in a Rapidly Evolving Logistics World.”

Between the lines: - The spread of awards across distribution, roadside service and workshops suggests the group is trying to position itself as a full aftermarket ecosystem. - The conference topics point to the issues shaping the sector now: EV battery demand, counterfeit parts, service-led revenue and logistics pressure. - Badami Holding Group also used the event to show that its businesses are moving from product sales toward higher-touch services and market support.

What's next: - Badami Holding Group plans to follow up with the distributors, suppliers and prospective partners it met at the show. - The group aims to turn those conversations into new supply agreements and new markets. - For the coming year, the group plans to expand its service businesses alongside distribution. - The group also plans to prepare its battery range for growth in electric and hybrid vehicles. - Badami Holding Group says it will continue work against counterfeit parts in the region. - The group plans to return to Automechanika Dubai in 2027.