Times - API 2012

India's International Tradeshow on Automobile Component / Spare Parts, Accessories, Tyres, Batteries and Garage Equipment.

India is now on the global scanner and is predicted to be amongst the three leading nations in the world within the next 25 years. One of India's strengths is that majority of its population is between the age group of 18-35 years, having strong educational background and awareness. Indian consumer has arrived, he wants the best, world class and quality products. Highest on his wish list is buying his own car. This makes India one of the most lucrative market for automotive sales in the world.

Majority of the automobile manufacturers from around the world have now opened shop in India. Leading world manufacturers like BMW, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Skoda, Suzuki, Toyota are selling their branded vehicles in the passenger car segment. Many more such as Isuzu, Peugeot and others are supplying engines and technology to local manufacturers, prominent amongst them being Tata, Mahindra's, Hindustan Motors and Reva. Audi, Bently, Ferrari, Lexus, Nissan, Rolls Royce have their future growth with India in their strategy plans.

Also vibrant are the buoyant two-wheelers and the heavy vehicles segment. The well-developed Indian automotive industry produces a wide variety of vehicles: passenger cars, light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, three wheelers & tractors etc.