The Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry Research and Education (ASPIRE) technology platform helmed by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar conducted a webinar on the 2021-22 Union Budget and its impact on the Automotive Sector on 26th February, 2021.The participants and speakers were virtually welcomed by Smt. Pamela Tikku, Senior General Manager, ICAT and the webinar was inaugurated by Shri Vipin Sondhi, Vice President, SIAM and Shri Deepak Jain, President , ACMA.
The distinguished speakers discussed about the role of budget and government policy in the domain of Automotive Manufacturing and how it affects the behaviour of buyers and its impact on the environment. They also appreciated the government’s efforts to push forward the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” mission and asserted that the industry supports the government’s vision.
Two consecutive sessions were held – while the first one discussed the impact of the Union Budget on Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme and State Policy for EVs and Public Transportation; the second session held discussions on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) and vehicle scrappage policy.
The webinar was attended by dignitaries from throughout the industry and keen participation was witnessed during the Q&A sessions.
Inaugural Session Smt Pamela Tikku , Sr General Manager , ICAT
Vipin Sondhi, Vice President, SIAM
Deepak Jain, President, ACMA
Session-1
Discussion on FAME / State Policy for EVs / Public Transportation Key Note: Dr S J Dhinagar , TVS
Arun Malhotra , Former MD Nissan India (Moderator)
Rajesh Shukla , Tata Motors
Nishant Arya , JBM
Vinnie Mehta, DG-ACMA
Session-2
Discussion on ELV & Vehicle Scrappage Policy Key Note Address by Vikram Gulati , Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd
Sanjay Malhotra, Jumps Auto Industries (Moderator)
Shri Shrikant Deshmukh , Mercedes Benz
Shri Vijay Arora, CERO
Capt Mohan Ram , Domain Expert in ELV
Rajesh Menon,DG-SIAM
