By Rama Shankar Pandey, Chairman – FICCI Road Safety, Chairman – BARS & EC Member ACMA It gives sleepless nights to many leaders across India’s mobility industry that nearly eight decades after Independence, we continue to lose a fellow Indian every three minutes on our roads. Most of these deaths are preventable. Yet, no other […]
As vehicle technologies evolve and customer expectations rise, Prem Auto is focusing on digital service, data-led workshop management, customer retention and faster technical support. The automobile industry is entering a period of rapid change, with digital engagement, alternative powertrains, data-driven operations and stronger customer relationships expected to shape the market through 2030. Mr. Utkarsh Agrawal, […]
During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is well placed to further expand its global presence as the country’s mobility ecosystem undergoes a fundamental transformation. Continued innovation, pursuit of excellence and […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan As vehicle production and exports grow, the role of logistics providers will move from operational necessity to strategic advantage, says Mr. Amit Bamb, Director, Axis Carriers & Logistics. India’s automotive industry is at the beginning of a defining decade. “By 2030, I believe India will not only be one of the world’s […]
Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated the country’s first Mercedes-Benz Studio at DLF One Horizon Centre, Gurugram, Delhi NCR — marking India’s entry into an entirely new global brand experience format. The Studio is part of a worldwide Mercedes-Benz initiative spanning more than 14 leading cities across four continents, following the world’s first such Studio in Copenhagen. […]
Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 440 at the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp in Ladakh, marking ten years since the original Himalayan redefined adventure motorcycling in India. Priced at ₹2,29,000 (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu), the motorcycle is available in three colours — Sela Black, Mustang Brown, and Nelong White — with bookings open across authorised dealerships and royalenfield.com from […]
IIT Bombay Racing has achieved a significant international milestone, securing first place overall in both the Electric Vehicle and Driverless Vehicle categories at Formula Student Portugal 2026. The Formula Student team of IIT Bombay delivered an impressive performance at the international engineering competition, demonstrating its capabilities across vehicle design, efficiency, endurance, cost and manufacturing, and […]
By Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner & Group Head, NRI Consulting & Solutions India India’s automotive sector is undergoing a major transition as we rapidly approach a vehicle parc of 10 million Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The BEV parc has grown by 57% CAGR from 2020, enabled by the expansion of charging infrastructure and strong policy […]
The Indian automotive aftermarket is entering the most transformative decade in its history. For the companies and garages willing to change with it, the prize is not just India — it is the global south. A single number frames the decade ahead. Over the next fifteen years, already one of the world’s largest, the Indian […]
Marking a significant milestone in their decades-long partnership, Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India— representing the largest single order placed by any private bus operator with Volvo Buses. The order was formally marked with a key handover ceremony held today at Bengaluru, further reinforcing the […]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the Indian auto component industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President for the 2026–27 term, and Mrs. Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND Group & Gabriel India, as President-Designate. Welcoming the new leadership, Mr. Vinnie […]
Backed by 16.3% growth in OEM supplies and accelerated battery localization, India’s auto component sector doubles down on its trajectory toward $200 billion by 2030 The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India Mobility Foundation hosted its 66th Annual General Meeting on 2nd September in New Delhi. Under the theme “Beyond Resilience,” the event convened top […]
Marelli, a global automotive supplier, and Microchip Technology have announced a joint solution that enables graphics and video content generated by a vehicle’s central computer to be streamed directly to automotive displays using ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) — an open standard for automotive video connectivity defined by the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA). The solution helps […]
The 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) opened with a high-powered Special Plenary Session themed “Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility,” bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and global automotive executives to discuss India’s ambitions in sustainable mobility by 2047. Government Sets the Direction Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]