Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on Friday, marking the beginning of India’s largest mobility expo. The event is set to host over 100 new launches across automobiles, components, products, and technologies. The five-day expo, started from January 17, 2025 and will continue till January 22, is being held across three venues: Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in the national capital and India Expo Center and Mart, Greater Noida.While addressing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the citizens for re-electing his government for a third consecutive term. He noted the expanded scale of this year’s event, with participation across three venues in the National Capital Region, surpassing last year’s 800 exhibitors and 2.5 lakh visitors.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to industry pioneers Ratan Tata and Osamu Suzuki, emphasising the sector’s transformative growth, with the Indian auto industry expanding by nearly 12% in the past year. Modi highlighted India’s position as the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market and fifth-largest economy, projecting unparalleled growth as India rises to the top three global economies.
Highlighting infrastructure development, Modi said INR 11 lakh crore was allocated last year to build highways and expressways, bolstered by the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy, reducing logistics costs and boosting vehicle demand.
He reiterated his “Seven Cs for mobility solutions” vision: Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean, and Cutting-edge. Modi underlined the success of the FAME-2 scheme, which subsidised over 16 lakh EVs, and announced the new PM E-Drive scheme, supporting 28 lakh EVs, 14,000 buses, and 70,000 fast chargers, solidifying India’s focus on green mobility.
Watch PM Modi’s address at the Auto Expo 2025 here.
The five-day expo brings together the entire mobility value chain, including automobile manufacturers, component makers, electronics producers, tyre manufacturers, energy storage companies, automotive software developers, and material recyclers.
The Expo was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of prominent leaders, including, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, H D Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Manohar Lal, Piyush Goyal, and Hardeep Singh Puri. Many industry leaders, key figures from the global and Indian automotive sectors also attended the expo.
Theme and Objectives
- Theme: “Beyond Boundaries: Co-creating Future Automotive Value Chain”
- Focus Areas:
- Collaboration and innovation in the automotive and mobility sector
- Sustainable and cutting-edge technological advancements
- Enabling regional collaborations through state sessions showcasing policies and initiatives
Key highlights of the expo
- Scale and Participation:
- Global Presence: Over 5,100 international participants and more than 5 lakh visitors
- Exhibitors:
- 1,000+ exhibitors at the Components Show
- Country pavilions from Japan, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and the UK
- Exhibitors from the USA, Israel, and Thailand
- Concurrent Shows and Conferences:
- Nine concurrent shows spanning multiple facets of the mobility value chain
- Over 20 conferences and pavilions featuring global experts
- Government and Industry Support:
- Coordinated by EEPC India with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Industry associations involved include SIAM, ACMA, IESA, ATMA, ICEMA, Nasscom, and more
Automotive Launches and Highlights
- Electric Vehicles in Focus:
- Passenger Vehicles:
- Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the e-Vitara
- Hyundai Motor India’s Creta EV
- Luxury Segment:
- Mercedes-Benz: EQS Maybach SUV, electric concept CLA, G Electric SUV
- BMW: All-electric BMW i7 and new BMW X3
- Passenger Vehicles:
- More than 40 New Product Launches:
- A variety of electric, hybrid, and other vehicles to take center stage at Bharat Mandapam
The Components Show will be held from January 18–21, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, is a key highlight of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Featuring participation from seven countries and five dedicated country pavilions, the event showcases global collaboration in the automotive sector. With over 60 new product and technology launches, the show underscores advancements in components, innovations, and cutting-edge solutions, further cementing India’s position as a global mobility hub.
A global mobility initiative
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 reflects India’s commitment to becoming a global mobility leader. It unites the entire value chain under one umbrella and emphasises sustainable development, innovation, and collaboration in the automotive industry.
With support from 15 ministries, state governments, and global industry bodies, the expo is poised to redefine India’s position in the global mobility ecosystem.
