The Indian automobile industry contributes almost 6.4% of India's GDP and 35% of manufacturing GDP and is a leading employment provider.
Advantage India
Growing
Demand
*Rising middle class income and a huge youth population will result in strong demand.
*In June 2022, the total production of passenger vehicles*, three wheelers, two wheelers, and quadricycles was 2,081,148 units.
Opportunities
*India could be a leader in shared mobility by 2030, providing opportunities for electric and autonomous vehicles.
*Focus is shifting to electric vehicles to reduce emissions.
*The electric vehicles industry is likely to create five crore jobs by 2030.
Rising
Investment
*The automobile sector received cumulative equity FDI inflow of about US$ 32.84 billion between April 2000-March 2022.
*The Government of India expects the automobile sector to attract US$ 8-10 billion in local and foreign investments by 2023.
Policy
Support
*In September 2021, the Indian government issued notification regarding a PLI scheme for automobile and auto components worth Rs. 25,938 crore (US$ 3.49 billion).
*The Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26 is a mutual initiative by the Government of India and the Indian automotive industry to lay down the roadmap for the development of the industry.
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Introduction
The Indian automobile industry has historically been a good indicator of how well the economy is doing, as the automobile sector plays a key role in both macroeconomic expansion and technological advancement. The two wheelers segment dominates the market in terms of volume, owing to a growing middle class and a huge percentage of India’s population being young. Moreover, the growing interest of companies in exploring the rural markets further aided the growth of the sector. The rising logistics and passenger transportation industries are driving up demand for commercial vehicles. Future market growth is anticipated to be fueled by new trends including the electrification of vehicles, particularly three-wheelers and small passenger automobiles.
India enjoys a strong position in the global heavy vehicles market as it is the largest tractor producer, second-largest bus manufacturer, and third-largest heavy trucks manufacturer in the world. India’s annual production of automobiles in FY22 was 22.93 million vehicles.

India is also a prominent auto exporter and has strong export growth expectations for the near future. In addition, several initiatives by the Government of India such as the Automotive Mission Plan 2026, scrappage policy and production-linked incentive scheme in the Indian market are expected to make India one of the global leaders in the two-wheeler and four-wheeler market by 2022.
Market Size
The India passenger car market was valued at US$ 32.70 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach a value of US$ 54.84 billion by 2027, while registering a CAGR of over 9% between 2022-27.
The electric vehicle (EV) market is estimated to reach Rs. 50,000 crore (US$ 7.09 billion) in India by 2025. A study by CEEW Centre for Energy Finance recognised a US$ 206 billion opportunity for electric vehicles in India by 2030. This will necessitate a US$ 180 billion investment in vehicle manufacturing and charging infrastructure.
According to NITI Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), India's EV finance industry is likely to reach Rs. 3.7 lakh crore (US$ 50 billion) by 2030. A report by the India Energy Storage Alliance estimated that the EV market in India is likely to increase at a CAGR of 36% until 2026. In addition, projection for the EV battery market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 30% during the same period.
Indian automotive industry is targeting to increase export of vehicles by five times during 2016-26. In FY22, total automobile exports from India stood at 5,617,246.

Investments
To keep up with the growing demand, several auto makers have started investing heavily in various segments of the industry during the last few months. The industry attracted Foreign Direct Investment equity inflow (FDI) worth US$ 32.84 billion between April 2000-March 2022, accounting for 6% of the total equity FDI during the period.
Some of the recent/planned investments and developments in the automobile sector in India are as follows:
- In July 2022, Maruti Suzuki was India’s biggest car seller, with 98,318 units sold.
- In June 2022, the total production of passenger vehicles*, three wheelers, two wheelers, and quadricycles was 2,081,148 units.
- In April 2022, Tata Motors announced plans to invest Rs. 24,000 crore (US$ 3.08 billion) in its passenger vehicle business over the next five years.
- In March 2022, MG Motors, owned by China's SAIC Motor Corp, announced plans to raise US$ 350-500 million in private equity in India to fund its future needs, including EV expansion.
- In February 2022, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between electric two-wheeler company Ather Energy and Electric Supply Companies (ESCOMs) of Karnataka for setting up 1,000 fast charging stations across the state.
- In February 2022, Tata Power and Apollo Tyres Ltd announced a strategic partnership for the establishment of 150 public charging stations across India.
- Two-wheeler EV maker HOP Electric Mobility, a diversified business venture of Rays Power Infra, is looking at investing Rs. 100 crore (US$ 13.24 million) over the next two years to expand manufacturing capacity for its EVs.
- Investment flow into EV start-ups in 2021 touched an all-time high, increasing nearly 255% to reach Rs. 3,307 crore (US$ 444 million).
- In December 2021, TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad, announced a partnership in the two-wheeler EV space, with plans to release their first electric two-wheeler within the next two years.
- In December 2021, Hyundai announced plans to invest Rs, 4,000 crores (US$ 530.25 million) in R&D in India, with the goal of launching six EVs by 2028.
- A cumulative investment of Rs. 12.5 trillion (US$ 180 billion) in vehicle production and charging infrastructure would be required until 2030 to meet India’s EV ambitions.
Government Initiatives
The Government of India encourages foreign investment in the automobile sector and has allowed 100% FDI under the automatic route. Some of the recent initiatives taken by the Government of India are:
- As of July 15, 2022, under the FAME India Scheme I & II, a total of 532 EV charging stations have been installed by oil companies under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
- In February 2022, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, revealed plans to roll out Bharat NCAP, India’s own vehicle safety assessment program.
- In February 2022, 20 carmakers, including Tata Motors Ltd, Suzuki Motor Gujarat, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia India Pvt. Ltd, were chosen to receive production-linked incentives (PLI) as part of the government's plan to increase local vehicle manufacturing and attract new investment. The 20 automobile companies have proposed a total investment of around Rs. 45,000 crore (US$ 5.95 billion).
- In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government laid out the following initiatives:
- The government introduced a battery-swapping policy, which will allow drained batteries to be swapped with charged ones at designated charging stations, thus making EV’s more viable for potential customers.
- India’s National Highways would be expanded by 25,000 km in 2022-23 under the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti Plan.
- In November 2021, the Union Government added >100 advanced technologies, including alternate fuel systems such as compressed natural gas (CNG), Bharat Stage VI compliant flex fuel engines, electronic control units (ECU) for safety, advanced driver assist systems and e-quadricycles, under the PLI scheme for automobiles.
- In September 2021, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, announced that government is planning to make it mandatory for car manufacturers to produce flex-fuel engines after getting the required permissions from the Supreme Court of India.
- In September 2021, the Indian government issued notification regarding a PLI scheme for automobile and auto components worth Rs. 25,938 crore (US$ 3.49 billion). This scheme is expected to bring investments of over Rs. 42,500 (US$ 5.74 billion) by 2026, and create 7.5 lakh jobs in India.
- In August 2021, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi launched the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, which aims to phase out old polluting vehicles in an environmentally-safe manner.
- The Indian government has planned US$ 3.5 billion in incentives over a five-year period until 2026 under a revamped scheme to encourage production and export of clean technology vehicles.
- In July 2021, India inaugurated the NATRAX, which is Asia’s longest high-speed track and the fifth-largest in the world.
- As of June 2021, Rs. 871 crore (US$ 117 million) has been spent under the FAME-II scheme, 87,659 electric vehicles have been supported through incentives, and 6,265 electric buses have been sanctioned for various state/city transportation undertakings.
- In May 2021, the Central Government approved a PLI scheme for manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) with a budget of Rs. 18,100 crores (US$ 2.33 billion). In March 2022, four firms, namely Reliance New Energy Solar Limited, Ola Electric Mobility Private Limited, Hyundai Global Motors Company Limited and Rajesh Exports Limited, were elected to receive the incentives.
Road Ahead
The automobile industry is dependent on various factors such as availability of skilled labour at low cost, robust R&D centres, and low-cost steel production. The industry also provides great opportunities for investment, and direct and indirect employment to skilled and unskilled labour. The electric vehicles industry is likely to create five crore jobs by 2030.
In August 2022, the Indian government launched India’s first double decker electric bus in Mumbai. Looking long term, the government feels it is necessary to overhaul the country’s transportation system. It is working to create an integrated electric vehicle (EV) mobility ecosystem with a low carbon footprint and high passenger density with an emphasis on urban transportation reform. The government's strategy and policies are intended to promote greater adoption of electric vehicles in response to growing customer demand for cleaner transportation options.
The Government of India expects the automobile sector to attract US$ 8-10 billion in local and foreign investments by 2023. India could be a leader in shared mobility by 2030, providing opportunities for electric and autonomous vehicles.

The Indian auto industry is expected to record strong growth in 2022-23, post recovering from effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Electric vehicles, especially two-wheelers, are likely to witness positive sales in 2022-23.
Notes: *Data except for BMW, Mercedes, Tata Motors & Volvo Auto
References: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Media Reports, Press Releases, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Union Budget 2022-23
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Who are the top 5 automobile manufacturers in India? ›
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- Hyundai India. Hyundai Motor is the second largest automobile manufacturer in India. ...
- Tata Motors. Tata Motors is another auto-giant in India. ...
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What is a good ROCE for automotive industry? ›A good rule of thumb is that a ROCE of 15% or more is reflective of a decent quality business and this is almost certain to mean it is generating a return well above its WACC. A ROCE is made up of two parts – the return and the capital employed.
What is the current status of automobile industry in India? ›India's Automotive Market was valued at USD 100 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 160 billion in 2027, registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% over the forecast period (2022-2027).
Which is the No 1 car brand in India? ›Maruti Suzuki is the No. 1 car company in India in terms of market share. Occupying almost 49% of the country's passenger car market, Maruti Suzuki is well-loved and respected throughout the country for its efficient, frugal, and affordable vehicles.
Which city is known as automobile city in India? ›Chennai is nicknamed the "Detroit of Asia" due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city.
Which is Asia biggest auto market? ›China is the largest automobile market worldwide, both in terms of demand and supply. China's automobile registrations climbed to approximately 21.1 million units in 2020, representing a rise of around 6.6 percent.
Where is Asia's largest auto market? ›A ROCE of at least 20% is usually a good sign that the company is in a good financial position. But keep in mind that you shouldn't compare the ROCE ratios of companies in different industries.
Is a low ROCE good? ›A low ROCE indicates that a company is not generating a high return on the investment and is likely to be a not a good investment.
Which is better ROE or ROCE? ›
While ROE uses the overall accounting profits in relation to shareholders' funds (net income and total equity), ROCE is considered a superior measure due to its focus on operating profits and overall assets, both debt and equity.
What is the future of automobile industry? ›Opportunities in the automotive industry seem nearly endless. However, two key trends are set to further push the automotive industry forward in the long run: electrification and connectivity. These trends are mainly driven by policy changes and technology.
What is the problem of automobile industry in India? ›A host of factors are challenging the growth rate of the Indian automotive sector, like the new environmental safety regulations, fuel price hikes, liquidity crunch, amongst others. Some of the most crucial issues that all automobile manufacturers are currently facing include: Global Shortage Of Semiconductors.
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What is a high ROCE value? ›
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- Eicher Motors Ltd.
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Which is the No 1 car company in India 2022? ›While India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, leads the race, Hyundai Motor India came at a distant second closely followed by Tata Motors. Mahindra and Kia bagged fourth and fifth positions respectively. Maruti Suzuki sold 1,34,166 units in the domestic market in August 2022, registering a 30 per cent YoY growth.
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Model | Price in New Delhi |
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Tata Nexon | Rs. 7.60 - 14.08 Lakh* |
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Maruti Dzire | 9,601 | 11,868 |
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