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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) hosted its 15th Annual Conclave 2026 at Taj Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, bringing together more than 500 representatives from government, industry, academia and the automotive sector to deliberate on the skills required to support India’s evolving automotive industry. Held on the theme “Skilled Hands, Strong Nation: Building India’s Automotive Future,” […]
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In FY2025–26, India’s automotive retail industry didn’t just grow — it picked up speed and moved ahead with confidence. It crossed important milestones and raised expectations for the future. But behind these strong numbers, there’s a bigger story — one of recovery, supportive policies, and changing customer preferences. According to FADA President Mr. C. S. […]
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At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. In his special message, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, emphasised the need to achieve true self-reliance across the entire automotive manufacturing value chain. […]
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When the GST Council met for its 56th session in New Delhi, few expected such a sweeping set of reforms. But the announcement of sharp tax cuts on vehicles has turned into a game-changer for India’s automotive market. Effective September 22, 2025, GST rates on small cars, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles have been slashed from […]
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) successfully organized the 4th Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS), themed “Electrification: Powering India’s EV Leap, Reaching the Tipping Point”, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on the sidelines of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The summit brought together policymakers, global industry leaders, and experts to chart the […]
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of scheme titled ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme’ for promotion of electric mobility in the country. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over […]
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