India’s automotive industry is in a period of significant transformation, balancing traditional market dynamics with evolving regulatory landscape and consumer preferences, writes Ashish Bhatia. The sector faces a range of challenges and opportunities, including fluctuating demand, evolving consumer expectations, and a push towards greener, technologically agnostic vehicles. Puneet Gupta, Director of Mobility Forecast, India & ASEAN at S&P Global Mobility[Read More…]
In the automotive aftermarket, the push for digitisation has become essential for companies of all sizes seeking a competitive edge in global e-commerce, writes Ashish Bhatia. WebInterpret, a platform dedicated to expanding businesses’ online reach, was showcased at Automechanika Frankfurt 24 for its role in driving cross-border sales and visibility in the global aftermarket. Through its seamless integration with platforms[Read More…]
The 64th ACMA Annual Summit highlighted the growth, self-reliance, and global competitiveness of tier suppliers, writes Richa Tyagi. Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) returned with the 64th ACMA Annual Summit on close heels of the SIAM Annual Summit. The industry and government representation overlapped and targeted resolutions were deliberated on. The theme of ‘Viksit Bharat – Fostering Self-Reliance[Read More…]
Uno Minda, a Tier 1 supplier of Proprietary Automotive Solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), has announced the launch of a new Car DVR 2.0 with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in the Indian aftermarket with 1080p resolution. This cutting-edge DVR is designed to improve driver safety by providing real-time alerts and monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings to reduce accident risks.[Read More…]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, successfully concluded the ninth edition of its flagship reverse buyers-and-sellers meet, iAutoConnect, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Organized with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the event was inaugurated by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce,[Read More…]
Indian Tyre Industry major, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (JK Tyre) announced its unaudited results for Q2 of FY2025. Commenting on the results, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), said, “JK Tyre, maintained it’s volumes & presence in the Passenger Car segment despite lower demand in the category. The commercial vehicle segment also witnessed slackening attributable to the general election[Read More…]
NXP Semiconductors welcomed German and Indian policymakers, industry leaders and executives at its site in Noida for an exclusive roundtable event. Alongside NXP Chief Technology Officer, Lars Reger, the event was attended by business and industry leaders from German, Indian and European companies, as well as respective government officials, including H.E. Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economic[Read More…]
The ACMA Mobility Foundation (AMF), an initiative of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany, to foster Research and Development (R&D) collaboration for India’s auto component industry. Signed in the backdrop of the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) in New Delhi, this strategic partnership aims to provide[Read More…]
Recognizing the urgent need to address Tyre Safety as part of the broader cause of Road Safety in India, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to launch a nationwide tyre safety awareness initiative. This campaign aims to educate motorists about proper tyre care and maintenance through free tyre health checks and direct[Read More…]
Scheduled from 23-24 October, 2024 at Eros Hotel in New Delhi, the 7th edition of India Refining Summit 2024, organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, will explore the discussions surrounding green energy and capacity building across a larger theme of ‘Navigating green and sustainable technologies.’ The summit will present an agenda for refineries’ holistic approach to becoming Next-Gen Refineries,[Read More…]
