As part of the event, CII organised a conference on the automotive aftermarket with the theme of ‘Technological Advancements: Spearheading Growth’
CII Auto Serve 2022, the 10th edition of India’s largest & focused exhibition on automotive care, maintenance, service, parts & garage equipment, held at Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai from 11 to 13 November, turned out to be a great success. The expo witnessed the participation of over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services including Indian and International brands in the automotive aftermarket segment and saw footfall of over 10,000 business visitors from India and abroad. Apart from the exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations and machinery such as conversion kits, collision, repair and maintenance equipment, material handling systems, and vehicle care products amongst others, the focus on electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and battery chargers garnered a lot of interest from visitors. The exhibition will saw live product launches and product demonstrations. The sector partner for the event was the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA).
The exhibition was inaugurated by S. S. Sivasankar, Minister for Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu, along with other key dignitaries from the automotive aftermarket sector. Delivering his inaugural address, the minister said, “As a part of achieving the ambitious $1 trillion economy by 2030, the Tamil Nadu Government is keen to invite companies to invest and set up hydrogen fuel-based projects in Tamil Nadu. It is important for all the industries in the state to introduce innovation in every aspect of their day-to-day activities to improve productivity, reduce costs, be more competitive, increase turnover and improve profitability.”
As the Chief Guest, the minister also visited the exhibition and learned about the innovative products being showcased by leading manufacturers in India. He also launched the 10th edition Auto Serve 2022 catalog in the presence of dignitaries.
“The State Government has also taken various initiatives to achieve sustainability goals starting with the procurement of 500 electric buses in Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore and the procurement of 2,213 Diesel BS-VI Compliant buses for all State Transport Undertakings, rolling out the creation of Rooftop Solar Panels at State Transport Undertakings premises in a phased manner and replacement of conventional/CFL bulbs with LED bulbs to name a few” he added.
Kamal Bali, Deputy Chairman, CII (SR) & President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd as part of his special address said, “We have just scratched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the auto and aftermarket industry with just 40 percent of the industry utilizing their potential. The balance 60 percent remains un-utilized leading to inefficiency. The industry from my perspective will see five shifts in the coming years that will be a game changer with many opportunities and challenges. The five shifts are Electric Vehicles and Alternative fuel, digitization and automation, connectivity, new transport concepts, and data generation.”
“Tamil Nadu is at the cusp of growth, technology and sustainability. The Southern State is the 2nd largest state contributing 9.84 % of India’s GDP, has over 50% of the state urbanized on a national level and is home to over 38,000 industries spread across all cities in Tamil Nadu. We are amongst the top 10 in the auto hub segment globally and the No. 1 tyre manufacturer in the World. We contribute 35% of the auto and auto component production”, said Satyakam Arya, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, as part of his welcome address.
“India is a highly unorganized market when it comes to the Automotive Aftermarket. Though many rapid advancements have been made to reduce the market share of the unorganized market, a lot more needs to be done. In the recent past, in association with ASDC, we have imparted training for these mechanics on an all-India basis, especially on EV and batteries”, said Sandeep Sangwan, Managing Director, Castrol India in his special address.
Debasish Satpathy, President – Automotive Aftermarket Division, Schaeffler India, in his special address said, “The next 3 to 5 years is very crucial for the automotive aftermarket market. We need to do a lot more for the Aftermarket industry to grow to the global levels by investing in workshops, trainings, and imparting of knowledge.”
Conference Sessions
As part of the event, CII organised a Conference on Automotive Aftermarket with the theme ‘Technological Advancements: Spearheading Growth’ on day 1. Industry stalwarts from various leading industries as guest speakers and panelists shared their experiences and addressed opportunities in emerging technologies, automotive aftermarket business value chain, global developments, new collaborations, telematics and intelligent transportation system innovations while networking with solutions providers. There was a renewed and focused interest in electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure and battery chargers as end-users prefer clean and green energy to petrol and diesel.
The conference deliberated on topics such as changing dynamics and how digitalisation can drive change in the automotive aftermarket industry with focus on automotive aftermarket garages in India, the Indian tyre aftermarket, industry dynamics, technologies, trends and opportunities. Overall, the conference presented views and expert opinions on the path that the automotive aftermarket industry will take in the coming future with a perspective on how automobile engineering will transition over the years.
Autoserve 2022 – Key Highlights
• Three-day exhibition spread over 6,000+ sq. m of display area
• 102 exhibitors from across the country
• 10,214 business and trade visitors
• One-day conferences focusing on the automotive aftermarket theme with discussions on technological advancements spearheading growth
• 27 speakers and 300+ delegates attended the one-day conference
• Supported by 18 sector associations
• 28 industry sponsors
• 15 new product launches