Heritage Motoring Club Of India To Celebrate Its Silver Anniversary With A Grand Evening In New Delhi On 12 November 2026

New Delhi : The Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI), an organisation dedicated to the preservation, promotion and celebration of India’s rich historic motoring heritage, and the sharing of goodwill and fellowship derived from owning and preserving India’s vast industrial, cultural and automotive heritage, will celebrate its 25th Silver Anniversary with a Grand Gala Silver Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Sovereign Hall, Le Méridien, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.

The landmark celebration, themed “25 Years of Historic Vehicles – Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” is being hosted by the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The evening will be graced by an Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister as the Chief Guest.

The prestigious gathering will bring together HMCI members from its pan India membership of 450 passionate collector members across India, from all walks of life, along with an eminent assembly of distinguished personalities from diverse fields, including leading industrialists, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, members of former royal families, former Members of Parliament, former High Court judges, members of the media, sponsors, well-wishers and other specially invited guests.

Established in 2001, the Heritage Motoring Club of India has, over the past 25 years, worked towards bringing together enthusiasts, collectors and custodians of historic automobiles. The Club has consistently endeavoured to preserve India’s rich automotive legacy, encourage the conservation of vintage and classic vehicles, and foster greater appreciation of their historical, cultural, technological and engineering significance.

Over the past 25 years, HMCI has organised or participated in more than 210 events across India, reflecting its sustained commitment to promoting historic motoring, bringing together automotive enthusiasts and collectors, and celebrating India’s rich motoring heritage.

The Silver Anniversary celebrations will commemorate the Club’s achievements and contributions to India’s historic vehicle community, while recognising the dedication of its members, paying tribute to those who are no longer with us and unveiling important initiatives that will help shape the Club’s future.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The evening will commence with cocktails and snacks, providing members and distinguished guests an opportunity to meet, reconnect and celebrate this significant milestone. The formal proceedings will be compered by Ms. Anshu Arora.

The programme will include:

1.  Welcome Address by the General Secretary
Mr. Diljeet Titus, General Secretary, Heritage Motoring Club of India, will formally welcome the Hon’ble Chief Guest, distinguished dignitaries, members of the Club, sponsors and invited guests. His address will mark the commencement of the Silver Anniversary celebrations and acknowledge the presence and support of all those who have contributed to the Club’s journey over the past 25 years.

2.  Presentation on HMCI’s 25-Year Journey, Achievements and Contribution to India’s Historic Vehicle Community

Mr. Madan Mohan will deliver a special address highlighting the Heritage Motoring Club of India’s journey since its establishment in 2001, tracing its growth, accomplishments and significant contribution to the historic vehicle movement in India.

His presentation will focus on the Club’s role in bringing together vintage and classic automobile enthusiasts, collectors, owners and restorers, while creating a strong platform for the appreciation, preservation and conservation of India’s historic automobiles.

The address will also reflect upon the Club’s activities, important events and initiatives over the years, and the efforts undertaken to promote awareness of the historical, cultural and engineering significance of vintage and classic vehicles. It will acknowledge the contribution of members whose enthusiasm, commitment and passion have helped sustain the Club and strengthen the historic vehicle community across the country.

Looking ahead, Mr. Madan Mohan will also outline the proposed improvements in the Club’s functioning, future initiatives and the vision for its next phase of development. These will focus on further strengthening the organisation, encouraging wider participation, enhancing member engagement, promoting the preservation and documentation of historic vehicles, and building a stronger foundation for the next generation of motoring enthusiasts.

The address will therefore serve not only as a reflection on the Club’s achievements over the past quarter-century but also as an important statement of its aspirations, priorities and future direction as it enters its next chapter.

3.  Special Audio-Visual Tribute to Departed Members and Presentation of Memorial Plaques to Their Families

One of the most poignant and meaningful moments of the Silver Anniversary celebrations will be a special audio-visual presentation paying tribute to all departed members of the Heritage Motoring Club of India.

The presentation will revisit and honour the memories of members who were an integral part of the Club’s journey and whose association, friendship, enthusiasm and contributions helped shape its identity and strengthen its fellowship over the years.

It will be a solemn occasion to remember those who shared the Club’s passion for historic automobiles and whose presence and participation enriched its activities and community. Their association with HMCI remains an enduring part of its history and legacy.

As a mark of respect, remembrance and gratitude, Memorial Plaques will be presented to their respective families. This gesture will recognise the invaluable place these members hold in the history of the Club and acknowledge the support and understanding of their families, who shared their association with and commitment to the HMCI fraternity.

The tribute will be a heartfelt expression of the Club’s belief that while its members may no longer be physically present, their memories, friendships and contributions will continue to remain an inseparable part of its 25-year journey.

4. Induction of the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister into the HMCI National Automotive Hall of Fame

A significant highlight of the evening will be the induction of the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Guest, into the Heritage Motoring Club of India’s National Automotive Hall of Fame.

The occasion will be marked by the presentation of a specially commissioned Silver Salver as a commemorative memento of the Silver Anniversary celebrations.

5. Conferment of Honorary Life Membership upon the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister

In a further special ceremony, the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister will be inducted as an Honorary Life Member of the Heritage Motoring Club of India.

An Honorary Life Membership Certificate, accompanied by a special citation, will be presented to the Minister, formally recognising this association with the Club and marking an important moment in the Silver Anniversary celebrations.

6. Unveiling of the Commemorative Coffee Table Book – Mr. Chetan Vohra

Mr. Chetan Vohra will unveil the cover of a specially commissioned Coffee Table Book commemorating 25 years of the Heritage Motoring Club of India’s contribution to the historic vehicle community in India.

The commemorative publication will celebrate the Club’s journey since 2001, capturing its milestones, activities, events and achievements, as well as the collective efforts of its members in preserving and promoting India’s motoring heritage.

The book will serve as a lasting record of the Club’s Silver Anniversary milestone and its contribution towards keeping the country’s historic automotive legacy alive for future generations.

7. Launch of HMCI’s Revamped Website and Digital Archives – Mr. Sashank Vemparala

Mr. Sashank Vemparala will formally launch the Heritage Motoring Club of India’s revamped website and archives, marking an important step in the Club’s efforts to modernise its digital presence and strengthen the preservation of its institutional history.

The revamped website and archives are intended to provide a more accessible digital platform for the Club, its members and the wider historic motoring fraternity. The initiative will help document and showcase the Club’s journey, activities, events and milestones, while creating a valuable repository of its history and contribution to the historic vehicle movement in India.

The launch reflects HMCI’s commitment to combining its rich heritage with contemporary digital initiatives, ensuring that the Club’s records, achievements and legacy can be preserved, accessed and appreciated by present and future generations of motoring enthusiasts.

8. Address by William Grant & Sons

A representative of William Grant & Sons will deliver a brief address during the evening, acknowledging the occasion and joining the Club and its members in celebrating this important Silver Anniversary milestone.

9. Vote of Thanks and Invitation to the Silver Anniversary Cake-Cutting Ceremony

Mr. S.B. Jatti will propose the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the Hon’ble Chief Guest, dignitaries, members, sponsors, supporters and all those whose contributions and participation have made the Silver Anniversary celebrations possible.

He will thereafter invite the Chief Guest and distinguished dignitaries to join the ceremonial cutting of the Silver Anniversary Cake, followed by dinner.

10. Ceremonial Cutting of the 25th Silver Anniversary Cake and Celebratory Toast

The ceremonial cutting of the Silver Anniversary Cake will mark the culmination of the formal commemorative proceedings and celebrate 25 years of the Heritage Motoring Club of India.

The occasion will be accompanied by a celebratory toast, bringing together the Club’s leadership, members and distinguished guests in a moment of fellowship and celebration, honouring its achievements and looking forward to the years ahead.

11. Presentation of 25th Silver Anniversary Lapel Pins

As a special memento of the landmark occasion, commemorative 25th Silver Anniversary Lapel Pins will be presented to all those present.

The lapel pins will serve as a lasting reminder of the Club’s Silver Anniversary and the shared pride of being associated with its 25-year journey.

12. Silver Anniversary Gala Dinner and Music

The formal celebrations will be followed by the Silver Anniversary Gala Dinner, accompanied by music, providing members and guests an opportunity to celebrate, interact and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and fellowship.

HONOURING THE PAST, INSPIRING THE FUTURE

The Silver Anniversary marks a defining milestone in the Heritage Motoring Club of India’s journey and celebrates the passion, dedication and collective efforts of its members in preserving India’s historic motoring heritage.

Historic automobiles are much more than machines; they represent engineering excellence, craftsmanship, design evolution and the social and cultural history of their times. Every vintage and classic vehicle carries with it a story of an era, reflecting the technological advancements, artistic expression and changing lifestyles of generations past.

Through its activities and initiatives, HMCI continues to encourage the preservation of these priceless automotive treasures and to inspire younger generations to appreciate and safeguard this important part of India’s heritage.

The commemorative Coffee Table Book, the launch of the revamped website and archives, and the special tribute to departed members will be particularly meaningful highlights of the Silver Anniversary, reflecting the Club’s commitment to celebrating its past, recognising its members and strengthening its institutional legacy.

The Grand Gala Silver Anniversary Dinner promises to be an evening of distinction, nostalgia, celebration and camaraderie, bringing together members and friends of the Club from across the country to commemorate 25 memorable years of HMCI.

As the Club looks ahead to the future, its Silver Anniversary theme, “Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” aptly reflects its continuing commitment to preserving India’s historic motoring legacy and ensuring that this remarkable heritage is cherished by generations to come.