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January 2012
Addressing a press conference in
Delhi on the eve of exhibition, Mr.
S. Sandilya, SIAM President, said
the international attention on the In-
dian automotive industry is perhaps
at its peak today, with the developed
markets either stagnant or declining.
India is one of the few markets in
the world which is growing and also
has a vast growth potential in the
years to come. Therefore, the world
is looking at India to drive future
global growth in the auto sector. Almost every foreign
vehicle manufacturer has a presence in the exhibition,
and companies that do not yet have their presence in
India are expected to enter shortly.
According to him, with the current lull in the market,
Auto Expo would aim to generate excitement and fulfill
the aspirations of the Indian consumers with its theme
and would also position India as a
champion of Green Mobility, with
a focus on alternative fuels, electric
and hybrid mobility, etc., which is a
national as well as a global impera-
tive today.
The Indian component industry too
has in the last few years penetrated the global markets
either through partnerships or acquisitions. Global com-
ponent manufacturers like Visteon, Delphi, Magna and
Continental either have a dedicated business in India
or are in tie-ups with Indian component manufacturers.
Tyre majors like Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dun-
lop, Continental as well Indian heavyweights like Apol-
lo, JK, MRF, etc., too have carved
their space in the Indian automo-
tive industry, the Indian firms even
gaining international foothold. In-
creased attention on India is a result
of the tremendous growth shown by
its economy, especially when glo-
bal markets are reeling under severe
downturns.
Mr. Arvind Kapur, ACMA Presi-
dent, in his address, observed that
exhibitors from the auto component
industry have a strong presence in
Auto Expo 2012. Some of the major
component manufacturers from Be-
larus, Canada, China, France, Ger-
many, Hong Kong, Japan, Malay-
sia, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia,
Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey and the UAE
are participating in the show, making it “India’s global
automotive show”.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Vikram Kirloskar,
Vice President, SIAM, said that as in the past the 11th
Auto Expo would also feature vehicles to be launched
in the Indian market in the coming months and years.
Auto Expo 2012 will witness
launch of about 50 vehicles, besides
display of world class vehicles and
designs. India-specific products are
also to be unveiled simultaneously
for the first time. Component manu-
facturers would be announcing major
innovations in their respective fields, especially their ef-
forts towards green technology.
Auto Expo is rededicating January 5, the first day of
the show, as a Goodwill Day as in the previous edition.
Although the first day is open exclusively for the media,
it would also allow entry to those who are physically
challenged. Apart from the innovative additions to the
show, it would have its usual fo-
cused pavilions for accessories, au-
dio, alternate fuel, gas technologies,
design, IT, diesel, garage equipment
and the popular ‘asli-naqli’ pavilion.
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Auto Expo 2012 preview
The optimism for future pros-
pects is truly reflected in the
auto exposition with the ven-
ue bursting at its seams with
massive bookings.
Around 1,500 participants
from 24 countries would be
taking part in the show. Com-
panies from Germany, China,
Canada, France, Italy, Japan
and the UK have already con-
firmed their participation.
– Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee,
Director General, CII