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 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 […]
The truck and trailer industry will move from a purely hardware-driven approach to connected, intelligent, and sustainable mobility ecosystem, says Mr. Pradeep Gorur Sheshagiri, MD, JOST India. The truck and trailer industry is entering a transformative decade, driven by efficiency, sustainability, digitalisation and supply-chain resilience. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting trade routes, commodity volatility, and regulatory changes […]
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 […]
Engineering lighter, safer and lower-maintenance axle solutions for the commercial vehicles of tomorrow The commercial vehicle industry is entering a decade where safety, operational efficiency and total lifecycle value will define purchasing decisions more than acquisition cost alone. According to Mr. Shashank Jangra, Head – Sales, Marketing & Business Development, ADR Axle India, the shift […]
Companies that develop resilient and agile supply ecosystems will be better equipped to navigate an increasingly complex global environment. “When we speak about the future of the automotive industry, the conversation almost always begins with electric vehicles. That is understandable, given the pace of change we are witnessing. Yet, the more profound shift lies in […]
Sitting lower on the automotive value chain, component makers are enabling innovation and growth By Poonam Upadhyay, Director, Crisil Ratings Limited A quiet revolution is underway in India’s thriving automotive sector as vehicles become increasingly sophisticated and supply chains more globalised. At its heart are the country’s auto component makers, who have emerged as a […]
Connected vehicles, predictive maintenance, and data-driven fleet management are fast becoming the tools that separate high-performing fleets from the rest, says, Mr. Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & VP – OE RoA and MEA, MANN+HUMMEL. The automotive and commercial mobility sector is entering a decade of profound transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, sustainability, and evolving […]