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Automobile Sector Overview

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India’s automobile sector is valued at ₹9.2 trillion (2023-24), contributing 7.5% to GDP and 50% to manufacturing GDP.

Why Invest in the Automobile Sector

  • Growing Market: Set to become the third-largest by 2030.
  • Government Support: FAME scheme accelerating electric vehicle adoption.
  • Technological Advancements: Innovation in EVs, autonomous, and connected vehicles.

Incentives & Schemes

  • PLI Scheme: ₹26,000 crore for manufacturing and exports.
  • FAME II Scheme: ₹10,000 crore for electric vehicle growth.
  • Scrappage Policy: Encourages replacing outdated vehicles.

Highlights

  • Strong Manufacturing Base: India is a global leader in automobile production.
  • Growing Exports: Competitive costs drive India's position as an export hub.
  • Cleaner Vehicles: Initiatives like FAME II promote EV adoption.
  • Sustainability: Focus on hybrid and alternative fuel technologies.

Automobile Sector Data

Category Details
Registered Vehicles 326+ million (FY 2020)
Two-Wheeler Sales 17.97 million units (FY 2024)
Passenger Vehicle Exports 577,875 to 662,891 units (Apr 2022 - Mar 2023)
Production Capacity Forecast 6.8 million units (2023) to 10 million by 2031
Market Size Projection $121.5B (2024) to $247.4B by 2033, CAGR: 7.13%
Electric Vehicle Market Projected CAGR of 49%, reaching $150 billion by 2030
FDI in Automobile Sector Over $25 billion in cumulative FDI since 2000
Automobile Employment 37 million people employed
Exports $23.3 billion in 2023
OEMs in India 20+ major OEMs with production plants in India

Latest Figures

  • Sales Performance: Dec 2024: 2% drop to 293,465 units.
  • Market Growth: Two-wheelers grew by 12.9% (Sept 2024).
  • Automotive Production: 7.3% growth in H1 2024, with 2.16 million units.