From ICE and EVs to AI-enabled parts identification and smarter supply chains, the aftermarket is preparing for a technology-led transformation. India’s automotive aftermarket is poised for significant transformation as vehicle technologies evolve, digitalisation accelerates and customer expectations continue to rise. While electric vehicles are steadily gaining momentum, S. Naresh Ranka, Partner, Subhash Auto Enterprises, believes […]
As India’s automotive aftermarket evolves with electrification, digitalisation and rising customer expectations, Tata AutoComp Automotive Aftermarket is expanding its product portfolio, strengthening customer engagement and preparing for the next generation of mobility solutions. India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a significant transformation as vehicles become more advanced, customer expectations continue to rise and mobility technologies rapidly […]
Rapid urbanisation, e-commerce, quick commerce, and last-mile mobility are driving aftermarket expansion, triggering continued investment and development across the sector, says, Mr. K. Balasubramaniyam, Wholetime Director, Speed-A-Way Pvt Ltd. The India Automotive Aftermarket, currently valued at $12 Bn is expected to post a high single digit CAGR between 2026 and 2030, reflecting a continued and robust […]
By Mr. Anand Kumar, Business Head – Aftermarket, Uno Minda Ltd. The future isn’t physical versus digital, but digitally enabled physical networks combining reach, speed, transparency and intelligence. India’s automotive aftermarket is at an interesting inflection point. For decades, the sector has largely been defined by replacement demand, vehicle parc, price competitiveness and the reach […]
“Our mission is to indigenously meet the clutch requirements of every automotive application through continuous technology upgradation and an experienced workforce, says, Mr. Pramod Kumar, Marketing GM, Macas Automotive. Powertrains are going to diversify rather than switch over completely. Electric will make real headway in intra-city and last-mile vehicles — but for medium and heavy […]
As VECTO regulations raise the focus on fuel efficiency and CO₂ reduction, bearings are evolving from mechanical components into critical contributors to vehicle efficiency. The bearing industry is entering a defining decade shaped by sustainability, digitalisation, electrification and evolving commercial vehicle technology. According to Mr. Vinesh Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Orbit Bearings, regulations such […]
As electrification, predictive maintenance and lightweight engineering reshape global mobility, NBC Bearings is strengthening its technology, R&D and customer partnerships to deliver next-generation bearing solutions across automotive, industrial, aerospace and commercial vehicle applications. The bearing industry is entering a transformative decade as electrification, digitalisation and sustainability redefine mobility and industrial applications. Sharing his outlook for […]
Twenty years of engineering, certification, and field validation have brought Auto Tricks to an inflection point. What began as a question of the MD of the company – Mr. Yuvaraja. P, about vehicle safety is now a defence-approved technology preparing to enter the auto market — installable at any authorised service centre in as little […]
Infrastructure expansion, organised freight and rising demand for lifecycle value are positioning trailer axles as a strategic growth opportunity in commercial mobility. Mr. Chaitanya Jalan, Jt. Managing Director, Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd., believes the commercial mobility ecosystem will undergo significant transformation by 2030, with the trailer axle segment emerging as a promising growth opportunity. Investments in […]
After seven decades of manufacturing, Mansons International is strengthening its global position through advanced NVH products, sustainable manufacturing and digital sourcing. Mr. Gautam Khanduja, President, Mansons International, says the commercial vehicle undercarriage and NVH component industry is entering a decade of significant change. As Mansons marks its 70th year, its seven manufacturing plants, 14,000+ SKUs […]
Integrating road with rail, air, and sea is how the industry eliminates bottlenecks, cuts costs, and keeps pace with a world that expects everything yesterday, says Mr. Ramachandra Puttanna, MD, India and SAARC countries, Ferdinand Bilstein India Pvt Ltd. The automotive world is quietly being rewritten by three big shifts. First, the fuel is changing […]
“Whether it’s a commercial truck, an off-highway application, or an industrial machine, customers are looking for engineered systems and solutions that help maximise uptime, reduce maintenance requirements and improve overall operating performance, says, Mr. Sanjay Koul, Managing Director, Timken India Ltd. The road to 2030 will be defined by a combination of technological advancement, push […]
As the automotive world transforms, ZF Group’s Mission 2030 puts India at the centre of the story — positioning it as both a strategic market and a global hub for value creation, while shaping the future of mobility, says Mr. Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India. This is the decade of India! The automotive […]
India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by evolving vehicle technologies, changing customer expectations, and the growing need for stronger industry partnerships. In this conversation, Charu Saxena, Managing Director, HELLA India Autoparts and Services Pvt. Ltd., reflects on her leadership journey, shares her perspective on the evolving aftermarket landscape, and outlines […]
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 […]