Excellence Recognized. Trust Earned.
For over four decades, Friends Group has built its reputation through consistent performance, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality across diverse industries. The recognitions received over the years reflect the trust of industry bodies, business partners, customers, and the communities we serve. Every award represents our continued pursuit of excellence, innovation, and responsible business practices.
A Legacy of Achievement
From port operations and logistics to manufacturing, trading, infrastructure, and emerging technology-driven businesses, Friends Group has continually demonstrated its ability to deliver value while adapting to changing market demands. Our recognitions celebrate not only business growth but also our dedication to reliability, customer satisfaction, and sustainable development.
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
Q3 FY24
Best Performance – Sales Manager – Gujarat
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
Q3 FY26
Highest Market Share Growth in HCV
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
Q3 FY24
Highest Volume Growth – Construck
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
Q3 FY23-24
Superstar – Market Share – HCV
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
FY 2024-25
Highest Volume in HCV & Customer Fanatic Exemplary Service Infrastructure
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
Proud Business Partners with Citi Bank
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2024-25
Highest ASC and Highest DEF Business
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2023
Best Dealers in Wheeled Loaders
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
H1’ 24
Major Account Support
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2020
Best Performance in Live Link Renewals
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2022
Best Dealers in Pre-Owned Business, Category 3 & Wheeled Loaders
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2021
Best Performance in Pre-Owned Business & Excavator
Shri Gautam Automotive Pvt. Ltd. - Tata Motors
Q3: FY 2024-25
Market Share Growth – HCV over LY Exit
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2021
Best Performance in Pre-Owned Business
Shantinath Motors Pvt. Ltd. - JCB Dealership
FY 2021
Best Performance in Excavator
M/s. A. V. Joshi & Co.
FY 2015-16
For Handling Maximum Quantity of Salt
Friends Oil and Chemicals Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2020
Key Business Partners of M/s. Ramniklal S. Gosalia & Co.
M/s. A. V. Joshi & Co.
FY 2015-16
For Handling Maximum Quantity of Dry Cargo – 2nd Position
Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2024-25
Highest Parcel Size of Dry Bulk Loaded in a Single Ship – 1st Position
Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2024-25
1st Position in Dry Bulk, Salt and Food Grain Handling
Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2022-23
For Stevedoring Highest Quantity of Dry Bulk Cargo
Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2022-23
Highest Parcel Size of Dry Bulk Loaded in a Single Ship
Gautam Freight Pvt. Ltd.
FY 2022-23
Key Account Customer of Tata Motors
Friends Group
FY 2021
Most Diversified Maritime & Logistics Group in Gujarat