- Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
- Auto Expo The Motor Show 2025
- Bharat Construction Equipment Expo
- Urban Mobility Infrastructure Show
- The Components Show
- Urban Mobility & Infrastructure Show
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 Officially Opens For The Public
- by MT Bureau
- January 20, 2025
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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.
- Bharat Forge Ltd
- BFL
- VEDA Aeronautics
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles # UAV
- High-Speed Aerial Weapon Systems
- Atmanirbhar Bharat
Bharat Forge And VEDA Aeronautics Sign MoU To Jointly Develop Unmanned Systems
- by MT Bureau
- February 14, 2025
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL), a multinational aerospace and technology company based in India, and VEDA Aeronautics (P) Ltd (VEDA), an Indian aerospace and defence company that develops and supplies unmanned systems, to develop cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and other high-speed aerial weapon systems used in combat.
BFL will provide the micro jet engines utilised in these unmanned systems, while VEDA has been involved in developing the technology for these systems for the defence forces. In order to improve India's defence capabilities and promote national self-reliance, the MoU is anticipated to be crucial in using each other's strengths.
Guru Biswal, CEO – Aerospace Division, Bharat Forge, said, "This MoU with VEDA is a testimony of our commitment to work for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to create niche technologies that shall support Indian and Global requirements in the evolving technological landscape of warfare. BFL will focus on indigenous development of jet engines up to 400 Kgf thrust to power the unmanned systems developed for Indian defence forces. The 40 & 45 Kgf engines developed by BFL are under serial production and will be used by VEDA for all defence projects.”
Dipesh Gupta, Managing Director, VEDA Aeronautics, said, "We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with BFL aerospace, which will supply small jet engines for all defence and other unmanned system projects of VEDA Aeronautics. This endeavour underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation, heralding a new era of technological advancement and strategic prowess in the aerospace domain specific to Long Range Combat UAV Systems, High Speed Aerial Targets and Multi Barrel Launched Jet Based UAV Systems.”
- Honda India Foundation
- HIF # Honda Group
- CSR
- Project Annadata
Honda India Foundation Launches ‘Project Annadata’ In Collaboration With UP Govt
- by MT Bureau
- February 12, 2025
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Honda India Foundation (HIF), the CSR arm of all Honda group of companies in India, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) and marked the commencement of ‘Project Annadata – Sashakt Kisan, Samridh Rashtra’, which aims to support and strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the state.
Prominent dignitaries such as Surya Pratap Shahi, the Uttar Pradesh Minister of Agriculture, and Vinay Dhingra and Katsuyuki Ozawa, trustees of the Honda India Foundation, attended the signing ceremony in New Delhi. Honda's cooperative approach to rural development was highlighted by representatives from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), Honda India Power Products (HIPP) and Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL).
With an emphasis on systematic reviews, capacity-building efforts, business planning and operational advancements, HIF, through its implementation partner, will onboard and strengthen 10 FPOs in two clusters of five FPOs each as part of this initiative. In order to guarantee efficient FPO operations and the implementation of contemporary agricultural methods, this association seeks to offer technical assistance. In order to promote long-term sustainable practices and protect the resources for future generations, the initiative seeks to involve farmers, young people, environmental campaigners, educational institutions, legislators, non-profit organisations and other stakeholders. Over 100,000 people are anticipated to be reached during the project's initial phase, and over time, it may have an influence on one million persons involved in agriculture.
Vinay Dhingra, Trustee, Honda India Foundation, said, “At Honda India Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering rural communities and enhancing agricultural productivity, aligning seamlessly with the Government of India’s vision as also reflected in the 2025 Union Budget. Initiatives such as the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, the mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses and ensuring fair prices for farmers resonate with our objectives. Our efforts to strengthen FPOs through Project Annadata are in harmony with these priorities as we work towards improving resource access and create a resilient agricultural ecosystem that will benefit farmers at scale. This collaboration will enable us to create a meaningful impact at the grassroot. We will continue to contribute towards the development of a more resilient and prosperous agricultural ecosystem.”
- Federation of Automobile Dealers Association
- FADA
- retail sales
- C S Vigneshwar
India Auto Retail Sales Grows 6.6% In January Says FADA
- by MT Bureau
- February 10, 2025
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The automotive retail sales in January 2025 grew by 6.63 percent YoY, a growth much better than previously anticipated by most industry observers. A total of 22,91,621 vehicles were sold across segments, which includes 15,21,862 two-wheelers (+4.15 percent YoY), 1,07,033 three-wheelers (+6.86 percent YoY), 4,65,920 passenger vehicles (+15.53 percent YoY), 93,381 tractors (+5.23% YoY) and 99,425 commercial vehicles (+8.22% YoY) according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
“The auto retail sector kicked off 2025 on a promising note, aligning with FADA’s earlier survey projections that expected January to range from flat to moderately positive. Indeed, overall retail sales posted a robust 6.6 percent YoY growth, reinforcing the industry’s optimistic start. Our observations indicate that each vehicle category – two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger vehicle, tractor and commercial vehicle – witnessed positive momentum, pointing toward sustained consumer confidence and steady market recovery,” said C S Vigneshwar, President, FADA.
In the two-wheeler segment, urban sales outpaced rural sales on the back of new model launches, marriage season demand and improved financing as key growth drivers. However, concerns about rising interest rates, rural liquidity challenges and market uncertainty still linger.
The passenger vehicle segment saw some spike on the back of ‘2025 model year’ sales, as the previous year models do see significant discounting.
“Commercial Vehicle sales increased by 8.22 percent YoY and surged 38.04 percent MoM, with urban markets climbing from 50.1 percent to 51.2 percent share and outpacing rural growth (9.51 percent vs 6.89 percent). While higher freight rates and passenger carrier demand provided a boost, many dealers cited low cash flow, strict financing policies and sluggish industries (like cement and coal) as major hurdles. Sentiments in rural regions remained notably subdued, compounded by limited new products. Overall, the sector shows cautious optimism but faces persistent headwinds,” added Vigneshwar.
Going forward, FADA maintains a cautious optimism for February, with dealers having a mixed sentiment ranging from an uptick, flat to even a drop in sales.
The tailwinds include continuing marriage season, fresh product launches and strategic promotional activities to sustain customer footfalls. This will be aided by improved inventory management, better financing options from select lenders and backlogged orders in certain segments (such as commercial vehicles) add to the sense of guarded confidence. With supportive policies and a post-budget lift in consumer sentiment, many believe February could see a stable or slightly elevated sales curve.
On the other hand, the headwinds expected include shorter working days, pockets of weak rural liquidity and inflationary pressures. Then there is the strict lending criteria, costlier vehicles and subdued demand in certain industrial sectors to further weigh on overall performance.
Category | Jan '25 | Jan '24 | Change (in units) | Change (in %) | Dec '24 | Change (in %) |
YoY | YoY | MoM | ||||
Two-wheeler | 1,525,862 | 1,465,039 | 60,823 | 4.15% | 1,197,742 | 27.39% |
Three-wheeler | 107,033 | 100,160 | 6,873 | 6.86% | 93,892 | 14.00% |
E-Rickshaw (P) | 38,830 | 40,537 | -1,707 | -4.21% | 40,845 | -4.93% |
E-Rickshaw with Cart (G) | 5,760 | 3,744 | 2,016 | 53.85% | 5,826 | -1.13% |
Three-wheeler (Goods) | 12,036 | 10,716 | 1,320 | 12.32% | 9,122 | 31.94% |
Three-wheeler (Passenger) | 50,322 | 45,113 | 5,209 | 11.55% | 38,031 | 32.32% |
Three-wheeler (Personal) | 85 | 50 | 35 | 70.00% | 68 | 25.00% |
Passenger Vehicle | 465,920 | 403,300 | 62,620 | 15.53% | 293,465 | 58.77% |
Tractor | 93,381 | 88,741 | 4,640 | 5.23% | 99,292 | -5.95% |
Commercial Vehicle | 99,425 | 91,877 | 7,548 | 8.22% | 72,028 | 38.04% |
LCV | 56,410 | 51,260 | 5,150 | 10.05% | 39,794 | 41.76% |
MCV | 6,975 | 5,586 | 1,389 | 24.87% | 4,662 | 49.61% |
HCV | 30,061 | 30,220 | -159 | -0.53% | 22,781 | 31.96% |
Others | 5,979 | 4,811 | 1,168 | 24.28% | 4,791 | 24.80% |
Total | 2,291,621 | 2,149,117 | 142,504 | 6.63% | 1,756,419 | 30.47% |
- Sarla Aviation
- Bengaluru
- air-taxi
- flying taxi
- mobility
- air travel
- commute
- electric air-taxi
- Shunya
- proto
Sarla Aviation’s Shunya Air-Taxi Prototype Promises A Flying Future
- by Bhushan Mhapralkar
- February 08, 2025
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Arranged in one corner of Hall 6 of Pragati Maidan in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was an air-taxi called Shunya. Developed by Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based startup, the air-taxi attracted a good deal of crowd, reflecting a new and future mode of transport or mobility.
The Shunya air-taxi prototype could facilitate a new mode of mobility much like a radio-taxi does to travel between Mumbai and Pune; between Mumbai and Kalyan; between Delhi and Jaipur or between Delhi and Meerut, for example.
Intending to launch the electric air-taxi in Bengaluru by 2028 to become the first to introduce urban air transport in India, Sarla Aviation (the company’s name is inspired by Sarla Thakral, India’s first female pilot) is steadfastly focusing on an indigenous design and manufacture since the beginning of the operations.
A testament to Sarla Aviation’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, the Shunya air-taxi proto has been designed to execute short trips of 20 to 30 kms with speeds of up to 250 kmph with up to six passengers onboard. As the first eVTOL of its kind in the country, it marks a pivotal moment in the history of Indian civil aviation, showcasing the nation’s growing prowess in cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
Capable of carrying a maximum load of 680 kg, according to a source aware of the development, the air-taxi offers a market-leading payload capacity such that every passenger can bring his or her luggage. The luggage is conveniently stored in the rear of Shunya with exterior access for ease.
Prioritising safety, purpose-driven performance and accessibility, Shunya – poised to redefine mass transportation – can take off from any flat surface, whether on top of a building or in a rural area, making it the most infrastructure-efficient mode of mass mobility ever, according to the company.
Working on a strategy that will see Shunya facilitate efficient commuting in megacities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, Sarla Aviation is also looking at how its offering could facilitate social commitments in the form of an air ambulance that reaches where no vehicle or other means of mobility is able to reach. An air ambulance could also be used in urban and semi-urban areas to beat the road congestion.
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