The annual anticipation surrounding the Auto Expo in India is now shrouded in uncertainty as the Centre unveils its three-day Bharat Mobility Expo, set to kick off on February 1. While the flagship Auto Expo has been a staple for automotive enthusiasts and industry players alike, the emergence of Bharat Mobility Expo hints at a potential shift in the automotive showcase landscape.
According to reports, Bharat Mobility Expo aims to bring together 11 agencies representing diverse automotive segments, spanning car manufacturers, components, electric vehicles, construction, battery, and electronics entities. The event is poised to host over 600 exhibitors, with more than 50 from overseas, signaling a significant convergence of the mobility sector.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hinted at plans to extend the Mobility Show’s reach beyond its original venue at Bharat Mandapam to include Yashobhoomi in Dwarka and the Noida Expo Centre in subsequent iterations. The minister’s call for the entire mobility sector to participate suggests a broader initiative to position India as a prominent destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).
Despite these developments, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has maintained that the Auto Expo is sticking to its scheduled plan. However, the industry’s response following Bharat Mobility Expo might influence the course of future automotive showcases in the country.
As the automotive community braces for this unfolding scenario, the Auto Expo’s fate hangs in the balance, with questions lingering about its continuity and relevance in the evolving landscape of mobility exhibitions.
