New Delhi, 03 September 2026: Special Plenary Session 3 at the 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), themed “Building a Resilient Auto Industry Ecosystem for India,” discussed measures to strengthen India’s automotive ecosystem, boost competitiveness and drive innovation for the sector’s future growth.
Mr Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, said, “Technology, investment, components, talent and customers increasingly go beyond borders, making resilience a necessity. For India, strong and trusted international partnerships are critical to building this resilience. These partnerships widen access to markets and help Indian companies become more globally competitive.”
Mr Anurag Jain, CEO, NITI Aayog, Government of India, said, “The current reforms in the industry create a huge opportunity for India to become part of the global value chain. With new innovations emerging globally, we need to keep pace with technological developments, strengthen our domestic capabilities and ensure that we remain competitive in world markets.”
Mr K N Radhakrishnan, Chairman, SIAM Two-Wheeler CEOs Council and Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company, delivered the closing remarks and highlighted the importance of innovation in building a resilient and future-ready automotive ecosystem in India.
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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