Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
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| Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers | |
|---|---|
| Name | Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Area served | India |
| Industry | Automotive industry |
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers is an apex trade association representing automobile manufacturers in India. It engages with stakeholders including multinational corporations such as Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor Company, and Honda Motor Company; international organizations like the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers; and regulatory bodies including the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Heavy Industries. The association interacts with global forums such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Energy Agency, and participates in events like the Geneva Motor Show and Auto Expo.
History
The association was founded in 1959 amid post-independence industrialization influenced by policies from the Planning Commission and leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru and V. V. Giri. Early decades saw engagement with public sector undertakings like Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and collaborations with companies including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Renault. During liberalization in 1991 alongside reforms by P. V. Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh, the association expanded ties with firms such as Suzuki Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co.. It played roles during major regulatory shifts such as the introduction of Goods and Services Tax and safety norms influenced by the Bureau of Indian Standards and Global NCAP. The group has adapted to technological shifts from internal combustion engines popularized by Bharat Stage emission regimes to electrification promoted by NITI Aayog and manufacturers like BYD Auto and Tesla, Inc..
Membership and Structure
Membership comprises passenger vehicle makers Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, Renault S.A., and commercial vehicle builders including Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, Volvo Group, and Daimler AG. Two-wheeler members include Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Company, and Royal Enfield (brand), while tractor and off-highway firms like John Deere and CNH Industrial maintain ties. Institutional members span suppliers such as Bosch (company), ZF Friedrichshafen, Continental AG, and research partners like Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Governance institutes chairpersons from companies partner with committees modeled after boards similar to Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
Roles and Activities
The association coordinates production statistics, liaises with manufacturers such as Skoda Auto, Kia Motors, MG Motor, and Isuzu Motors, and supports supply chain links to firms like Valeo SA and Mahindra Satyam. It organizes platforms for technology exchange involving institutions like Indian Space Research Organisation for telematics, CSIR for materials, and testing agencies like Automotive Research Association of India. The body engages with standards institutions such as International Organization for Standardization and SAE International to align safety and testing with exporters targeting markets governed by European Commission, United States Department of Transportation, and Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Policy Advocacy and Government Relations
The association interacts with policymakers including officials from NITI Aayog, Reserve Bank of India, and ministries such as Ministry of Finance to influence taxation, incentives, and investment frameworks referenced in budgets presented by leaders like Arun Jaitley and Nirmala Sitharaman. It advocates on issues spanning emission standards (in coordination with Central Pollution Control Board), fuel policy with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, and electric mobility incentives under schemes administered by Department of Public Enterprises and agencies like Bureau of Energy Efficiency. It has engaged in dialogue over trade tariffs influenced by World Trade Organization rules, bilateral talks with delegations from European Union, United States, Japan, and regulatory convergence with UNECE.
Research, Publications, and Statistics
The association publishes monthly and annual reports with production and sales data comparable to analyses from Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Reports cite metrics used by International Energy Agency, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and think tanks such as Brookings Institution and Centre for Science and Environment. It commissions white papers on topics including supply chain resilience with insights from World Economic Forum and investment trends tracked by Ernst & Young and McKinsey & Company. Statistical releases inform market participants including Auto Component Manufacturers Association of India, investors like BlackRock, and rating agencies such as Moody's Corporation.
Industry Initiatives and Programs
Initiatives include road safety campaigns partnered with National Highway Authority of India, skills development programs with National Skill Development Corporation and Industrial Training Institutes, and electric vehicle adoption pilot projects collaborating with Energy Efficiency Services Limited and OEMs like Mahindra Electric. The association supports sustainability measures inspired by Paris Agreement commitments and corporate programs used by Unilever for green manufacturing practices. It has facilitated supplier development schemes modeled on Make in India and investment promotion efforts aligning with Invest India and multilateral lenders such as Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Awards and Events
The association hosts and participates in events including the Auto Expo, industry conferences alongside International Motor Show Germany (IAA), and roundtables with foreign missions such as the British High Commission and Embassy of Japan, New Delhi. Awards and recognitions involve collaboration with organizations like Frost & Sullivan and media partners including Business Standard and The Economic Times to honor innovations by firms such as Tata Motors and suppliers like Sundaram Clayton.