The Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced on the final day that the immensely successful expo would now become an annual affair. In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, a paradigm shift is on the horizon as the Bharat Mobility Global Expo emerges to replace the renowned Auto Expo. The inaugural Bharat Mobility Global Expo, held from February 1 to 3, attracted approximately 800 exhibitors who presented cutting-edge innovations.
The Need for Change
The decision to replace the Auto Expo with the Bharat Mobility Global Expo is to rooted in the industry's need to be adapt the changing times. The traditional Auto Expo, while iconic, has faced criticism for lagging behind in showcasing the latest trends and innovations.
Key Features of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo
- International Collaboration: The Bharat Mobility Global Expo's emphasis on connecting nations is one of its unique aspects. The purpose of the event is to draw the global manufacturers, and also thought leaders in technology, and the experts in order to build relations that may be spur innovation and to push the Indian automotive sector to new heights.
- Focus on Sustainable Mobility: The Bharat Mobility Global Expo is be going to the highlight green technology and the alternative fuels, iand also ncluding electric and the hybrid cars as the globe moves toward the sustainable solutions. This emphasis is in line with in the India's goal to be cut pollution and adopt green transportation choices.
- Innovation Showcases: With modern technology like linked cars, and also the autonomous driving, and the artificial intelligence in automotive applications, and to show promises to be a hub of the innovation.
- Comprehensive Range of Vehicles: From compact city cars to heavy-duty off-road vehicles, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo is anticipated to present a diverse array of automobiles.
Impact on the Indian Automotive Landscape
- Market Perception: The transition from Auto Expo to Bharat Mobility Global Expo is likely to enhance India's standing in the global automotive market.
- Technological Advancements: With a focus on emerging technologies, the expo is expected to catalyze advancements in the domestic automotive sector. This, in turn, and it could be propel India towards to becoming a hub for the research and development in the modern automotive solutions.
- Consumer Awareness: Increased awareness about the sustainable and to innovative options may be drive for the consumer preferences towards more modern and eco-friendly vehicles.
Beyond vehicle showcases, and the event witnessed active participation from over 600 auto component manufacturers from the across 13 plus global markets,and also highlighting the comprehensive array of the products, the technologies, and services available for the OEMs, the aftermarket, and various supply chains. The dedicated country pavilions and broad international participation showcased the global resonance of the expo, with countries like Japan, Germany, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand contributing significantly.
The integration of ACMA's flagship aftermarket expo, the ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, further enriched the event, emphasising the expo's inclusive approach towards the entire automotive ecosystem. With EEPC as the coordinating agency, the exhibition also saw participation from leading industry bodies such as SIAM, ACMA, IESA, ATMA, NASSCOM, ISA, ICEMA, MRAI, ITPO, Invest India, IBEF, and CII.