Automotive and supplier fair Indian Auto Expo 2020

After a successful course in 2018, the Indian Auto Expo 2020 will take place in New Delhi from 6 to 9 February 2020. The exhibition is thematically divided into two areas, vehicles and components. The total exhibition area in 2018 was around 60,000 square metres with 850 exhibitors from India and 360 international companies. There were 115,000 visitors from 67 countries. A special feature of Indian Auto Expo are pavilions on special topics and countries, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and United Kingdom presented their companies and services as well as the theme pavilions on safe driving, ball bearings and bearings in general and workshop equipment.

The fair is organised by three interest groups: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) represents 800 suppliers from the automotive sector, accounting for more than 90 percent of the industry’s total sales. In 2017, India’s automotive supply industry recorded sales of $43.55 billion and exports of $10.9 billion. Total growth was 14.3 percent and exports 3.1 percent. The ACMA represents the interests of its members both domestically and internationally, with currently more than 160 countries to which the products are exported. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a private and non-profit association that has existed since 1985. It has 9000 members and has 66 branches and 9 competence centres in India. There are also 10 offices abroad and partnerships with 355 similarly oriented organisations in 125 countries. The Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIMA) represents vehicle and engine manufacturers in India. It is related to the sustainable development of the industry and advises its members about environmental protection and road safety issues.

Indian Auto Expo 2020 is officially accredited by the International Organization of Automobile Manufacturers (OICA) and will take place from February 6 to 9, 2020 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center in New Delhi. Highlights include product presentations, vehicle premieres and a supporting programme with conferences and related events. The automotive market in India is characterised by dynamic growth. The export of products to India, especially vehicles and components, often requires mandatory India certification according to the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS). We will be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice on AIS certification for India.