The ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 continued to witness impressive participation from auto enthusiasts, students and the general public on its fifth day. Adding glamour to the fifth day were some of the Indian cricketers and Bollywood stars, who graced the various shows and elevated the excitement.

SIAM hosted the 3rd International Symposium for Thriving Eco-Energy in Mobility (ISTEM) at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. Bringing together a number of distinguished speakers and dignitaries, the discussion's focus was ‘Future-Ready Solutions: Road to Carbon Neutralisation’ and its goal was to promote sustainable transportation. In order to achieve carbon neutrality in the transportation sector, the conference provided a forum for the discussion of creative approaches, concepts and solutions.

Industry executives from the automotive, technology and mobility sectors, as well as heads of international engineering research and development and academia, came together at the Nasscom Mobility Tech Pavilion at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. With a focus on important topics like sustainable mobility and strong cybersecurity for connected cars, the pavilion established India as a leader in influencing the direction of mobility in the future.

At the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2025, prominent Indian cricketer Shubhman Gill and up-and-coming Bollywood star Vedang Raina were hosted by the Mercedes Benz India pavilion. The G580, an all-electric variant of the Mercedes G-Class that attracted notice with its G-Turn manoeuvre, was on display at the Mercedes outdoor pavilion. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan contributed to the glitz and excitement of the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2025 by making a surprise visit at the Maruti Suzuki India Limited pavilion today. This was a part of the announcement made by Maruti Suzuki India Limited that Kartik Aaryan will be the Brezza's brand ambassador, kicking off the company's exciting new campaign, ‘More Power to Your Play’.

Brands like Michelin, JK Tyre and MRF drew attention at the Tyre Expo 2025 with their imaginative installations. With their Play Zone, where guests could compete against one another on a computer console, Michelin enthralled guests. MRF ZLX set up a photo booth where guests could sit in a chair shaped like a tyre and snap photos with a digital image of Virat Kohli, who is MRF's brand ambassador. However, the JK Tyre stall's Formula 4 vehicle was the star of the show and capturing the interest of race fans of all ages. Along with other startups and mobility service providers, this cutting-edge display showcased innovative solutions that are influencing the direction of transportation. Contributors included Bosch, HCLTech, Tata Elxsi, KPIT, QuestGlobal and Capgemini.

Today's successful conclusion of ‘The Components Show’ at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi highlighted India's developing automotive ecosystem and advancements made towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Highlights of recent days include the introduction and display of cutting-edge products and solutions, such as Novus Hi-Tech's DGMS-compliant safety technologies, ALP Group's revolutionary Paint Protection Films, BorgWarner's advanced EV solutions and ParaSafe's ground-breaking Jacket and Jeans, which represent a revolutionary leap in personal safety and mobility and are specifically made for motorcycle riders, delivery workers and high-risk users. ArcellorMittal Nippon Steel India displayed their goods and inventions at the steel pavilion, including the Battery Pack Solution, Double Door Ring and H Frame, among many others.

Both industry participants and tourists demonstrated impressive engagement on the third day of the Bharat Construction Equipment Expo and the Urban Mobility Infrastructure Show. Today, Expo Mart in Greater Noida hosted a number of thought-provoking talks about the future of urban air mobility (UAM) in India and the CE sector that is propelling advancement and expansion. The 3rd CE Manufacturing & Supply Chain Summit was organised by iCEMA in collaboration with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, and the International Conference on Air Mobility, with the theme ‘Aerial Evolution: Shaping Tomorrow's Urban Air Mobility’, brought together policymakers, business executives and international industry experts.

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Haryana-headquartered Neolite ZKW Lightings, an automotive lighting manufacturer, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to INR 4 billion and an offer for sale (OFS) of INR 2 billion by existing shareholders, including Rajesh Jain, Neokraft Global Private and ZKW Group.

The company intends to allocate the net proceeds from the fresh issue to expansion and financial goals. This includes a new greenfield facility at an estimated investment of INR 1.5 billion in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. An estimated INR 790 million towards plant, machinery and electronic expansion at current sites. Furthermore, INR 650 million towards repayment or prepayment of borrowings.

Founded in 1992, Neolite ZKW holds a 34.43 percent market share in India's commercial vehicle lighting segment for FY2025. The company maintains a strategic alliance with the ZKW Group, a subsidiary of LG Electronics.

The company operates three manufacturing units in Bahadurgarh and Pune, serving over 40 OEMs including Tata Motors, Stellantis and Daimler. Its portfolio includes 830 SKUs, with a focus on LED and electric vehicle (EV) lighting solutions.

For FY2025, the company reported INR 5.12 billion in revenue, of which exports contributed 55.08 percent share. The net profit for FY2025 came at INR 528.24 million, as against INR 155.85 million in FY2023. The order book as of 31^st October 2025, stands at INR 1.71 billion.

At present, the company exports to over 50 countries, including regions in North America and Western Europe, positioning it as a significant Indian exporter of automotive components.

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Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Vertis Infrastructure Trust have introduced Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) to improve safety in highway work zones. The technology is designed to protect road workers and motorists in high-speed traffic environments.

Work zones currently represent high-risk areas on the Indian road network due to vehicle speeds and limited protective buffering. TMAs serve as a standard safety solution in the US and Europe and are now being scaled across Indian national highway projects.

A truck-mounted attenuator is an impact-absorbing crash cushion fitted to the rear of service vehicles. Its primary functions include:

• Energy Absorption: In a rear-end collision, the unit absorbs the kinetic energy of the impacting vehicle.
• Controlled Deceleration: The system brings the vehicle to a halt in a manner that reduces the risk of fatal injuries to occupants and workers.
• Track Record: Since initial testing on Indian roads in 2021, the technology has been credited with saving more than 100 lives.

The current rollout consists of 20 TMAs. Eight units were inaugurated during the launch event, which included a live demonstration and technical walkthrough. The remaining 12 units are scheduled for delivery within the next ten days.

Ankit Yadav, NHAI, said, “NHAI aims to move towards zero-fatality corridors across national highways. The adoption of technologies such as Truck Mounted Attenuators plays a critical role in improving work-zone safety and reducing avoidable loss of life.”

Dr. Zafar Khan, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Vertis Infrastructure Trust, said, “Our effort has always been to bring practical, globally proven safety solutions to Indian roads. Reaching the TMA stage is about protecting people working in some of the most vulnerable conditions on highways.”

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to integrate safety technology into India's infrastructure growth, prioritising the reduction of accidents in active construction and maintenance zones.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has completed its first Design Challenge, a competition involving more than 400 students from 70 design institutes. Participants were tasked with designing a compact car, focusing on mobility solutions for the Indian market.

Teams from the MIT Institute of Design (Pune), the Association of Designers of India at VIT (Vellore) and the Strate School of Design (Bengaluru) secured the top three positions. The winning teams received cash prizes and six-month internships with the Maruti Suzuki design department.

The competition consisted of four evaluation rounds. The initiative is intended to provide students with exposure to the automotive industry and professional design environments.

The top 3 teams were awarded internships to work alongside company designers on future models. The next 7 teams received gift vouchers and potential internship opportunities pending further assessment. The challenge included students from both Indian and global design institutions.

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “India is a land of immense talent and innovation, with creativity thriving across every field. At Maruti Suzuki, we were already engaging with young start-ups to find mobility solutions. With the Maruti Suzuki Design Challenge, we expanded our open innovation efforts to provide a suitable platform to young designers where they gain real-world industry experience in automobile design. As design plays a pivotal role in shaping customers’ decision-making, it is vital to engage with young minds who bring fresh perspectives and challenge conventional thinking. The Maruti Suzuki Design Challenge reflects our commitment to cultivate automotive design talent and co-create future-ready mobility solutions with young India.”

The project forms part of the company's ‘open innovation’ strategy, seeking to integrate external perspectives into its vehicle development process.

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ola Electric has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for incentives totalling INR 3.66 billion. The payment is granted under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components for FY2024-25.

The incentive relates to the Determined Sales Value for the period and will be disbursed through IFCI, the financial institution appointed by the government for the scheme.

The PLI-Auto Scheme is an initiative by the Government of India designed to increase domestic manufacturing and the adoption of advanced automotive technologies. Ola Electric’s eligibility for the claim is based on its vertical integration and localisation of electric vehicle (EV) components.

“The sanction of INR 3.66 billion under the PLI-Auto Scheme is a strong endorsement of Ola Electric’s manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to building world-class EV technology in India. This incentive recognises our sustained efforts in scaling domestic production, deepening localisation, and driving innovation across the electric mobility value chain. We remain committed to supporting the Government of India’s vision of making India a global hub for advanced automotive manufacturing and clean mobility,” said the company in a statement.

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