ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s premier international trade fair for the auto component and automotive aftermarket industry, will take place from February 5-7, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, Delhi, bringing together over 870 exhibitors as India’s auto component industry reaches a valuation of USD 80.2 billion… Continue reading ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 to Showcase India’s USD 80 Billion Component Market
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India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement signed yesterday is expected to have a limited impact on Indian automotive manufacturers, according to a sector analysis by BNP Paribas Securities India. The trade deal, which will gradually reduce import duties on vehicles, has prompted concerns about increased competition for domestic automakers. However, analysts suggest these worries may… Continue reading India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Auto stocks fell as much as 4.3 per cent on Tuesday after reports said India may slash tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union (EU) as part of the India-Europe free trade agreement, raising fears of increased competition from European carmakers. Analysts said the decline was largely sentiment-driven, with limited impact seen in the… Continue reading Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch
In 2024, India imported motor vehicles worth over €1.6 billion from the EU, according to the official data. India on Tuesday agreed to significantly lower import quotas and tariffs for European carmakers under the newly signed India-EU free trade agreement. Under the new pact, it has been agreed to allow up to 2,50,000 European-made vehicles… Continue reading Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch
Minister Kumaraswamy Inaugurates SIAT 2026 at ARAI’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
The 19th Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT 2026) opened today at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre, marking a significant milestone as The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) celebrates its 60th anniversary. Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the biennial event, themed “Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility,”… Continue reading Minister Kumaraswamy Inaugurates SIAT 2026 at ARAI’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
India has got an opportunity to shape the future of mobility: Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra
India stands at a defining moment in its mobility and automotive transformation, with the opportunity to influence not just domestic markets but also global pathways, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said while addressing the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Framing the transition as… Continue reading India has got an opportunity to shape the future of mobility: Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra
European carmakers gain major access as India eases tariffs under EU FTA
New Delhi: India has agreed to grant European automakers an import quota more than six times larger than any it has offered in recent trade deals, significantly lowering tariffs on cars under the India–EU free trade agreement and opening up its tightly protected passenger vehicle market. According to Bloomberg, under the pact, India will gradually… Continue reading European carmakers gain major access as India eases tariffs under EU FTA
EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
The VDA automotive association stressed the importance of the agreement for Germany’s export-focused economy, with the CEOs of Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW all welcoming the deal. European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. tariffs and price wars in China, will get a welcome boost from an EU-India trade deal that sharply drops tariffs on car imports, but… Continue reading EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem
Overnight charging wasn’t possible at any destination, so I made a similar stop on the return leg to get home with range to spare. I awoke in my own bed the next day to 100%. This ease of use has all been thanks to the 3’s charging speed, which has allowed me to make those… Continue reading 5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem
EU-India trade pact lowers car import tariffs, but India remains a tough market for Europe
European carmakers facing pressure from higher US tariffs and intense price competition in China are set to gain some relief as India and the European Union prepare to sign a trade agreement that sharply lowers import duties on cars. According to Reuters, under the deal, tariffs on EU-made car imports will be reduced to about… Continue reading EU-India trade pact lowers car import tariffs, but India remains a tough market for Europe