From 13th to 17th September 2024, SML Isuzu hosted its Annual Dealer Conference at the prestigious Hilton Al-Habtoor Hotel in Dubai. The event brought together 110 dealer partners from across the country, creating a platform for strategic discussions and unveiling the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
The conference began with a warm welcome by Jumya Yamanishi, Managing Director of SML Isuzu, who shared Sumitomo Corporation’s vision, emphasizing SML’s commitment to leading in specialized mobility solutions and contributing to sustainable societal growth.

A pivotal session was led by MS Ramta, Executive Director and Plant Head, focusing on production efficiency and future readiness. He shared exciting news about SML Isuzu’s upcoming new models at Auto Expo 2025.

Rakesh Bhalla, CFO, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the dealer network, praising their contribution to achieving record profits in Q1 of FY 2024-25. However, he encouraged the team to aim even higher in the coming quarters, recognising their untapped potential.

Prashant Kumar, Chief General Manager of Marketing, introduced the conference theme, “Drive Change and Ignite Innovation.” He welcomed new dealer partners and highlighted the company’s year-over-year growth and profitability.

The conference concluded with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding dealer performances, followed by an interactive Q&A session, where key queries were addressed by Prashant Kumar.