DK Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association honours industry veteran B. Srikanth Kamath with lifetime achievement award

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, September 24, 2025: The Dakshina Kannada Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association honoured industry stalwart Belady Srikanth Kamath (80), with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the St. Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Bendur.

After completing his graduation in 1969, B. Srikanth Kamath joined his family business, U. Subraya Nayak, a firm founded by his grandfather in 1934, then a dealer for Royal Enfield motorcycles. When the Enfield dealership succumbed to stiff competition from new-generation Japanese two-wheelers in 1985, he continued to serve customers through spare parts and service—a commitment that continues to this day. He also served as Treasurer of the Dakshina Kannada Automobile & Tyre Dealers’ Association for many years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented by Association Vice President Harsha Kumar Kedige, along with other office bearers. “Today, at the age of 80, Sri Kamath continues to actively manage the firm founded by his grandfather. This highlights his enduring commitment to his customers and to the automobile industry,” noted the citation read by Secretary K. Vilas Kumar. Joint Secretary Athmika Amin, Treasurer Maroor Shashidhar Pai, Joint Treasurer K. Laxminarayan Nayak, Special Invitee T. Ratnakar Pai, managing committee member Prasanna K. R. and Manager Ramdas Pai were present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Felicitation of Outstanding Students

For the past decade, the association has recognized the children of members and their employees for academic excellence. This year, 14 students were felicitated with certificates and cash awards for outstanding performance in the SSLC and PUC exams. The students are Vignesh Kamath, Vrushali, Prakruthi K., Rajath Raghavendra Prasad, Poojyashree, Srishti M., Prakhyath Shetty, Rishan R., Anush N., Sharanya B. R., Adarsh Bhat K., Ishan Shetty, Nimal Jose Sajith, and Naman A. Suvarna. They hail from families associated with PSN Automotive Marketing, Vishram Motors, Mandovi Motors, Supreme Auto Dealers, Arvind Motors, Satyam Agencies and Sand King Minerals (Mangaluru); Shri Lubricants and Shri Mallikarjuna Automobiles (Sullia), and City Auto Spares (Ujire).

Induction of New Members

A record number of 22 new members were welcomed into the association with flowers. The AGM concluded with a cultural programme and family get-together hosted by Preetham Kumar Nayak. A video tracing the journey of the organization was screened on the occasion. The Tulu comedy troupe of Umesh Mijar entertained the audience, while a trade fair showcased products from various manufacturers and distributors. Classic Automobiles, Mangaluru, Shri Mallikarjuna Automobiles, and Shri Lubricants, Sullia, won the bumper prizes in the Lucky Draw.

During the deliberations, Kashinath Nayak, President of Udupi District Automobile Dealers Association suggested greater interaction between the two district trade bodies. The invocation was rendered by Prasanna K. R. and Preetham Kumar Nayak. Vice President Harsha Kumar Kedige welcomed the gathering, representing the President Kasturi Prabhakar Pai, who could not attend due to unavoidable reasons. Secretary K. Vilas Kumar presented the annual report, and Treasurer Maroor Shashidhar Pai delivered the financial report. The programme was compered by Athmika Amin.