The third day of the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 witnessed a massive turnout of enthusiastic attendees at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2025 was officially opened for the public. Visitors can register via the Bharat Mobility mobile app, DMRC App or the District (by Zomato) app.

With over 10 new product releases and top firms like Amara Raja showing its future giga corridor for lithium-ion battery and cell manufacture, the Bharat Battery Show, which had over 88 exhibitors, also started on the third day. In order to stimulate conversations about creative approaches to road safety, SIAM successfully hosted the inaugural Summit for Automotive Future Advancement in Road Safety (SAFAR) at Bharat Mandapam on the third day. With the topic ‘United Efforts for Road Safety: Safer Roads, Our Responsibility’, the event sought to promote teamwork in enhancing road safety in India via thought-provoking conversations, engaging exercises and creative projects.

With its exhilarating drift performance, BMW India's outdoor exhibit at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 attracted a sizeable crowd. A committed professional driver demonstrated exceptional competence by doing doughnuts around a little track that was particularly created. Every session included a different car out of three and a brand-new set of drift tyres, guaranteeing an exciting performance show. Additionally, at their Arena of Desire, Mercedes Benz India showcased the Concept CLA-Class, which represents the future of luxury and performance.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Ltd's ‘Value Life, Ride Safe’ campaign reaffirmed the company's dedication to traffic safety. In order to improve their abilities, visitors of all ages may play interactive road safety games, use simulator riding trainers to experience real-life situations and slowly ride. Visitors were also able to record their moments of dedication to road safety in a designated selfie area, which enhanced the experience. In order to teach people safe driving techniques, Maruti Suzuki India also installed a driving simulator under its Road Safety VR Zone. This was a component of Maruti Suzuki India Limited's road safety-focused CSR programme.

Among other things, Ceat displayed all-terrain and off-road tyres for luxury SUVs and cars. They also showcased their Ceat Tracks for mining and agricultural vehicles and their Crossraid line of two-wheelers. Michelin showcased its cutting-edge tyres that can be altered to fit various terrain conditions using integrated 3D printing technology. The company displayed a video clip behind the tyre that demonstrated how consumers will be able to choose from a variety of tread variations for different types of terrain, including sand, hills, snow and much more. Additionally, the company demonstrated its airless radial tyre design, which is suitable for large trucks.

Under the auspices of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the Bharat Construction Equipment Expo and the Urban Mobility Infrastructure Show got underway at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida. The event was formally opened by Ministry of Commerce and Industry Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. Leading firms displayed their latest products, including Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Pvt Ltd, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd, Sany Heavy Industry India Pvt Ltd, JCB India Ltd, Case Construction, ACE and Schwing Stetter, among others.

More than six automotive items and solutions were on display by exhibitors at ‘The Components Show’ at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. BorgWarner exhibited electrification-supporting technology, such as LFP battery systems, while Klüber Lubrication showcased its environmentally friendly solutions for contemporary mobility. Next-generation automotive solutions including the Autorobot-CRS, EV products and Smart Light-Touchless Aligner were introduced by ATS ELGI. Products for passenger automobiles, two- and three-wheelers, commercial vehicles and agricultural and off-road vehicles were also on show at TEXSPIN.

Meanwhile, significant stakeholders such as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd were among those who actively participated in the Urban Mobility & Infrastructure Show and its Urban Air Mobility Pavilion.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced the eight winning startups selected for the 6^th edition of the MG Developer Program.

The startup engagement initiative, centred on the theme 'Innovation in Automotive', evaluated over 130 applications before selecting the finalists for pilot deployment consideration.

The selected startups comprise Nayan Technologies, Technod8.AI, LiveNSense, LW3, Smaartbrand by Acquink Solutions, Fitsol, Cautio and Meta Materials Circular Market.

The chosen entities specialise in artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, industrial software, battery supply chain tracking, mobility intelligence, supply chain decarbonisation and automotive circular economy systems.

The winners will collaborate with the vehicle manufacturer and program partners to test and implement pilot projects across industrial operations, manufacturing, customer experience and mobility services.

Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, "We are entering an era where the boundaries between mobility, data, and artificial intelligence are rapidly converging. The next wave of transformation in the automotive industry will be driven by innovators who can connect these ecosystems and create solutions with real-world impact. Through the MG Developer Program, we are committed to providing startups with a platform to collaborate, experiment and scale breakthrough ideas. The winning startups of Season 6.0 represent some of the most promising innovations across automotive technology, sustainability, industrial intelligence, and mobility services. We look forward to partnering with them to explore pilot deployments and unlock new possibilities for the future of mobility."

The sixth season was conducted in partnership with DPIIT, Startup India, JSW, NCPI BHIM, Jio, Gulf Oil India, TiE Delhi NCR, iCreate, Allianz Partners India, TERI, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, LICO Materials and Pulse Energy.

The program saw more than 40 startups shortlisted for presentations, with 18 reaching the final jury stage. Since its launch in 2019, the program has evaluated over 1,680 startup applications covering connected vehicles, electric mobility, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing technologies.

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Cummins India has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as Managing Director and India Regional Leader, effective 1 November 2026. Adewunmi will assume the position alongside his current role as leader of Industrial Markets within Power Systems, where he will continue to direct business operations for the division.

In his current role as Vice-President, Power Systems Industrial Markets, Adewunmi oversees customer and partner operations across industrial segments, including mining. His work in the division has focused on hybrid-electric retrofit systems, mining technologies, and power solutions aimed at operational efficiency and emissions reduction.

Jenny Bush, President of Power Systems, Cummins, said, “Gbile is a respected global leader with deep experience across Cummins and a strong track record of delivering customer-focused growth and business performance. His enterprise perspective, ability to build high-performing teams and commitment to our customers make him exceptionally well positioned to lead Cummins India Limited and the India region while continuing to advance our Industrial Markets strategy.”

Adewunmi said, “I am honoured to take on this expanded role and to work alongside the talented teams across Cummins India, the India region and Industrial Markets. “India is a critical market for Cummins, and I look forward to partnering with our employees, customers and stakeholders to build on our strong foundation and continue powering a more prosperous world.”

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Birla Carbon is pushing deeper into speciality materials, positioning a suite of conductive carbon solutions aimed at tough applications that include next-generation batteries and other high-value conductive uses.

Within battery electrodes, conductive carbon creates the electron pathways that keep performance steady. Selecting the correct conductive additive can translate into quicker charging, stronger high-rate capability and a longer cycle life, while also making battery manufacturing more efficient. At The Battery Show North America 2026, Birla Carbon will put this portfolio on display. The event runs 12–15 October at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, with the company located at Booth 3029.

Showcased products will include Conductex i conductive carbon black grades, Nanocyl carbon nanotubes and blend formulations combining carbon black with CNTs, all built for a broad spread of conductive applications. They offer high purity, leading conductivity and consistent dispersibility, while Conductex i grades additionally cut solvent and energy use during electrode production, bringing down customer costs. The additives address industry priorities such as charge acceptance, battery capacity, dry coating and solid-state, helping manufacturers keep pace with rising demands without giving up quality, consistency or dependable supply.

Shashank Awasthi, President, Speciality Materials, Birla Carbon, said, “Electrification is creating new performance demands across the materials value chain, and advanced carbon materials have an important role to play in meeting them. At Birla Carbon, we are combining our expertise in carbon materials with an expanding specialty portfolio to help customers address these evolving requirements. Established lithium-ion battery manufacturers need to showcase supply chain resilience, extended cycle life and ever-increasing fast charging requirements, which Birla Carbon’s portfolio enables. Next-generation cell technologies, like LMFP, sodium-ion, solid-state and metal-air, are rapidly improving by incorporating ConductexTM i carbon blacks and NanocylTM carbon nanotubes into their formulations.”

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Automotive tier 1 suppliers FORVIA and Anand Group have established a new joint venture to manufacture seat frames and complete seats for the Indian automotive market.

The new entity, named Faurecia Anand Seating India, will be controlled by FORVIA with a 50 percent plus one share stake, while Gabriel India, Anand Group’s flagship listed firm, will hold 50 percent less one share.

The partnership aims to combine FORVIA’s seating technologies and engineering portfolio with Anand Group’s operational network and customer relationships with domestic automotive manufacturers.

The JV aims for a 10 percent market share in India over the next five years as part of its regional expansion strategy. The collaboration expands on an existing relationship between the two companies that began in 1991 in the clean mobility segment.

The joint venture will utilise localised manufacturing footprints to support supply chain, industrial and talent capabilities for supply contracts across Indian vehicle manufacturers.

Jaisal Singh, Vice-Chairman, Anand Group, said, "This partnership is a natural extension of Gabriel India’s transformation into a broader mobility solutions enterprise. As vehicle systems become more integrated and technology-intensive, the ability to participate across a wider spectrum of the automotive value chain assumes strategic importance. The venture strengthens our portfolio with a globally proven capability, while reinforcing our commitment to building scalable, technology-led businesses that create enduring value."

Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, Anand Group and Gabriel India, said, "At Anand, we have always believed that long-term relevance is built through thoughtful partnerships, technological excellence, and a deep understanding of customer needs. This venture strengthens our longstanding partnership with FORVIA, building on complementary strengths and a shared commitment to innovation. By bringing together FORVIA’s global expertise and Gabriel India’s strong market presence, it creates a platform that is both strategically significant and future-ready."

Martin Fischer, CEO, FORVIA, said, "When we unveiled our IGNITE strategy earlier this year, we highlighted India as a key growth driver for FORVIA. Following the award of our first complete-seat program a few months ago, today’s agreement marks another important milestone in our development in the country. Building on our long-standing relationship with Anand Group, the joint venture will help accelerate FORVIA Seating’s growth in India."

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