Author: em@pi-india
New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today released a joint study titled “Bolts, Bytes and Bots: Reimagining Next-Gen Auto Component Manufacturing in India”, which examines how digitalisation, automation and advanced analytics are reshaping India’s auto component manufacturing landscape. The study comes at a defining moment for the industry. Having grown at ~14% CAGR over the last five years to reach nearly USD 80 billion, the Indian auto component sector is targeting exports of USD 100 billion by FY30. As global OEM expectations rise on quality, traceability,…
New Delhi, February 10, 2026 – Steelbird International, a leading manufacturer of automotive components, showcased its product portfolio at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, held from February 5 to 7, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The company’s presence at Hall No. 2, Stall No. B50 witnessed strong interest from OEMs, distributors, and key stakeholders across the automotive ecosystem. During the three-day exhibition, Steelbird International highlighted its extensive range of rubber components, filtration solutions, and allied automotive products, reinforcing its expertise in delivering high-quality and performance-driven solutions. The showcase enabled direct engagement with business partners and customers, facilitating discussions…
New Delhi, February 10 2026 – RODIM, a leading name in automotive surface protection solutions, launched its advanced R-Star Paint Protection Film (PPF) at Automechanika 2026. Designed for India’s growing mass-premium automotive segment, R-Star brings high-performance paint protection technology to a wider consumer base. The launch was inaugurated by Mr. Ruchir Malhotra, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Sheen Automotive, and Mr. Sachin Kumar Ahuja, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Sheen Automotive, in the presence of Mr. Andy Wong, Head of Business Management Asia-Oceania, Mr. Ram Gaur, Business Development Manager – BASF India, and Mr. Suraj Kapoor, Sales & Marketing Manager – BASF.…
February 7, 2026; New Delhi: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) welcomes the announcement of the Interim Trade Agreement framework between India and the United States, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, manufacturing cooperation, and resilient supply chains between the two economies. Commenting on the announcement, Vikrampati Singhania, President, ACMA and Vice Chairman & MD, JK Fenner (India), said “ACMA welcomes the India–U.S. Interim Trade Agreement framework and the parallel announcements by the U.S. Administration, which signal a clear intent to strengthen bilateral manufacturing and supply-chain partnerships. For the Indian auto component industry, the commitment to…
Udaipur, 6th February 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 & NSE: HINDZINC), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and amongst the top five silver producers globally, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), has developed stable and reliable zinc-ion battery pouch cell prototypes for large-scale renewable energy storage. This milestone marks a significant step in India’s indigenous research on energy storage technologies. Zinc-ion batteries are emerging as strong candidates for stationary energy storage due to the abundance, low cost, and wide availability of zinc resources. While optimizing electrode and electrolyte materials to achieve longer cycle…
Showcases advanced automotive aftermarket technologies aligned to India’s USD 100 billion auto component export target New Delhi, 5th February 2026: The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 opened its doors today at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, reaffirming its position as India’s definitive platform for the automotive aftermarket and a key convergence point for global auto component stakeholders. The three-day trade fair commenced with strong industry enthusiasm, featuring 870+ exhibitors with huge international participation, and an extensive programme of technology showcases and knowledge-led engagements. Recognised as the largest and most influential automotive aftermarket exhibition in the region, ACMA Automechanika…
January 27, 2026; New Delhi: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) applauds the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on the signing of the historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement is a significant milestone towards strengthening India’s integration with global automotive value chains. The European Union is India’s largest trading partner for goods and a key market for the Indian auto-components sector, accounting for nearly 30 percent of India’s component exports. Trade between India and the EU in auto components has remained broadly balanced, underlining the complementary strengths of the two regions. At…
Indian Auto Component Industry grows 6.8% in H1 FY26; Exports rise 9.3% amidst global headwinds New Delhi; January 14, 2026: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the auto components industry, today announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the first-half of FY 2025-26 (April–September 2025). The Indian auto component industry grew by 6.8 percent to Rs. 3.56 lakh crore (USD 41.2 billion) in H1 FY26 compared to the same period last year, supported by stable domestic demand, a resilient aftermarket, and continued investments in capacity expansion, localisation and technology upgradation. Sales to…
New Delhi, January 12, 2026: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s international trade fair for the automotive service and aftermarket industry, will take place from 5–7 February 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, marking its largest edition to date with over 800+ exhibitors from 19 countries. The expanded edition comes against the backdrop of strong industry momentum. India’s automotive components industry recorded 8% export growth in the past year, while the domestic aftermarket grew 6% in FY2025, driven by an ageing vehicle base, increasing formalisation of service networks, and growing adoption of digital and direct-to-consumer channels. The scale of the 2026…
Avro India Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic-moulded furniture, is set to address one of India’s most complex environmental challenges—recycling difficult-to-process plastic waste—with the launch of its state-of-the-art greenfield recycling facility in Ghaziabad. Operating under AVRO Recycling Limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of Avro India Limited, the facility houses India’s largest flexible plastic recycling plant, with a current processing capacity of 500 metric tonnes per month (MTPM). The capacity is scheduled to scale up to 1,000 MTPM by Q4 of FY 2025–26. The capital expenditure invested in the recycling plant stands at Rs 25 crore as of date, with plans…
