The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was inaugurated on 17th of January, 2025, by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
It was attended by a vibrant and enthusiastic audience, that included industry experts, representatives of the mobility ecosystem, partnering associations, representatives of foreign embassies and missions, government officials, policymakers, and members of the press and media.
Prime Minster recalled the contribution of legends Ratan Tata and Osamu Suzuki, saying that their legacy will keep on inspiring the mobility sector.
PM Modi shared that the scale of this year’s expo had greatly expanded with the expo happening at two other venues in the National Capital Region, as compared to last year’s numbers of 800 exhibitors, 2.5 lakh visitors. Over the next 5 days, there would be many new vehicles launched with lots of delegates attending the event: “The automotive industry of India is fantastic and future ready.”
Reminiscing Shri Ratan Tata and Mr. Osamu Suzuki, he remarked that the contributions of both the stalwarts were immense in the growth of the Indian Auto sector as well as fulfilling the dreams of middle-class families of India. He expressed confidence that their legacy will continue to inspire the entire mobility sector of India. Here, export was rising driven by the mantra of “Make in India and Make for the World”. Shri Modi remarked that the number of cars sold annually in India surpasses the population of many countries. He remarked that the sale of approximately 2.5 crore cars in a year demonstrates the continuously growing demand in India. He emphasized that this growth showcases why India is viewed with such high expectations when it comes to the future of mobility.
The Second Largest Automotive Expo
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 has become the second largest automotive expo in the world. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal at the inauguration.
The expo has brought the value chain of the mobility ecosystem – automobiles to auto-related components under a single umbrella. By the next year, this expo is expected to become the biggest auto show in the world, and will also emerge as the one stop destination for the automobile sector for the world.
Minister Goyal welcomed global leaders, innovators, and policymakers, applauding their efforts in making the Expo a dynamic platform for collaboration and innovation.
The Expo serves as a call to action for global partnerships, inviting international investors to tap into India’s growing consumer base and business-friendly ecosystem. The Expo promises to be a landmark event, aiming to unite the entire mobility value chain under one umbrella.
The expo will be held from 17-22 January 2025 across three iconic venues – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi; Yashobhoomi, Dwarka; and, India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida.
Speaking on the Prime Minister’s vision in developing leading Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destinations in India, Minister Goyal highlighted that the country is benefitting from the rapid development of this infrastructures. Bharat Mobility that took place only in Bharat Mandapam last year is being held at three places including Yashobhoomi and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida spanning over 2 lakh sq meter this year. “The entire mobility industry, whole government and whole of the nation has come together for this expo,” he said.
It was also pointed out that Bharat Mobility 2025 presents the India story to the world and that it will augment investments and boost trade for the country. Auto Industry has emerged as a symbol for “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “Make in India” and Startups are also participating in this event.
Highlighting that the mobility sector will play a significant role in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, he pointed out that collaborations struck at the expo will give a boost to the economy and enhance Ease of Living for the people.
The Minister informed that India has become the largest manufacturer of three-wheelers and tractors in the world and also holds the top spot as a two-wheel market in the world. He remarked that innovation and sustainability has become the focus of the mobility sector and India’s share in the mobility global supply chains is also increasing. India’s mobility sector is cost-competitive and is also focusing on product quality.
The Minister emphasized that electric vehicles are shaping the mobility sector and India holds great advantage in this area. India is witnessing a lot of first-time automobile buyers and nudging them towards buying electric vehicles will hugely benefit the entire ecosystem leading to reduction in pollution levels and stemming inflow of foreign exchange. The Minister also highlighted that the Government is also focusing on improving battery technology and better vehicle designs in the market.
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is an industry led and government supported initiative, and is being coordinated by Engineering Export Promotion Council India (EEPC India) with the joint support of various industry bodies and partner organizations– SIAM, ACMA, IESA, ATMA, ISA, NASSCOM, ICEMA, AICMA, MRAI, ITPO, Invest India, IBEF, CII, Yashobhoomi and IEML.
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