Mr Shenu Agarwal takes over as SIAM President

  • 03/09/2026
  • New Delhi

New Delhi, 03rd September 2026: The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, today elected Mr Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27.


Mr Shenu Agarwal, who previously served as the Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Mr Shailesh Chandra, Immediate Past President, SIAM, and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.

The new office bearers were elected during the Executive Committee Meeting held today.

The members of SIAM also elected Mr K N Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company, as the Vice President of SIAM for 2026-27.  

Mr Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd., has been elected as the Treasurer of SIAM for 2026-27.

 

About SIAM

 

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It is a society with charitable objectives registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Its objectives include enhancing the contribution of automobile industry to the growth and development of Indian economy, assisting the automobile industry to meet its social obligations and encouraging the efficiency of industry in general and automobile industry particularly in India. SIAM focuses on activities related to improvement of environment and ensuring safety and protection of automobile vehicle users and public at large. Recognising these objectives, SIAM has been granted registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 as an institution with charitable purpose. 

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