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Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards 2026

India’s automotive industry is at a defining moment. With the nation racing toward its ambition of becoming the world’s largest automobile manufacturing hub, the sector is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by clean technologies, smart manufacturing, and a global outlook. Against this backdrop, the Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards 2026 returns as a strategic platform that not only celebrates excellence but also shapes the dialogue around India’s mobility future.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2025, this second edition continues to spotlight achievements across design, performance, safety, technology, and sustainability. More than just an awards ceremony, it is a highimpact forum that aligns with the Government of India’s bold roadmap for the sector, echoing the priorities championed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

At the core of the 2026 edition is the theme ‘India’s Mobility Mission 2030: Clean Tech, Smart Manufacturing, Global Vision.’ It captures the national drive toward EVs and alternative fuels, sustainable manufacturing under Make in India and PLI schemes, and export led global competitiveness — positioning the summit as a key platform to guide India’s next leap in mobility.

With policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators in attendance, the summit fosters dialogues that shape strategies for clean, connected, and globally ambitious mobility. More than recognition, Times Drive Auto Awards 2026 steers India’s auto sector toward a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive future where innovation meets opportunity.

Key highlights

30+ Speakers
300+ Delegates
6+ Knowledge Sessions

Who Should Attend

Central and State Government DecisionMakers, Task Force Members (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, NITI Aayog, State Transport Authorities)
CEOs, CIOs, CTOs Hospitals, Healthcare Companies, Pharma Companies, Health Tech Providers, Healthcare Start-ups.
Policymakers & Regulators (Leaders from Automotive Policy Divisions, EV & Alternative Fuels Task Forces, Export Promotion Councils)
CEOs, CIOs, CTOs of Automotive & Mobility Companies (OEMs, Tier1 suppliers, EV startups, hydrogen tech innovators, connected mobility firms)
Heads of R&D, Manufacturing & Sustainability Divisions(Smart manufacturing leaders, clean tech champions, plant heads driving Make in India & PLI schemes)
Technology Leaders from AutoTech, AI, Digital Platforms & Analytics Firms(Autonomous driving, connected cars, battery tech, predictive analytics, and digital twin innovators)
Industry Associations & Global Trade Bodies(SIAM, ACMA, FADA, international automotive councils, sustainability alliances)
Investors, Venture Capitalists & Export Strategists (Driving competitiveness, funding EV ecosystems, scaling global supply chains)
Designers, Engineers & Safety Experts (Trailblazers in vehicle design, performance, crash safety, and consumer protection standards)
Academia & Skill Development Leaders (Institutes shaping automotive engineering, vocational training, and workforce readiness for future mobility)

Why Partner

Network with top leaders, innovators, and disruptors across automotive, clean mobility, EVs, hydrogen, and connected tech.
Stay ahead of the curve with insights on clean tech adoption, smart manufacturing practices, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Be part of solutiondriven conversations that translate vision into practical strategies for growth and competitiveness.
Position your brand as a thought leader through speaking opportunities, showcases, and strategic engagement with policymakers and industry captains.
Get inspired by renowned keynote speakers and transformative success stories that highlight India’s journey toward becoming a global automotive hub.

Key Discussion Points

India’s Mobility Mission 2030 and its alignment with Viksit Bharat goals, focusing on policy, infrastructure expansion, and the government’s strategic vision for clean, connected mobility.
Industry innovation through AI, IoT, robotics, and automation in manufacturing and vehicle platforms, alongside building scalable EV and alternative fuel ecosystems across both urban and rural markets.
Scaling EV adoption beyond the first million by making them massmarket friendly and expanding charging infrastructure.
Advancing smart manufacturing with sustainable design, green factories, clean fleets, and integrated mobility ecosystems.
Boosting global competitiveness by positioning India as a hub for auto components, EVs, and softwaredefined vehicles.
Addressing the consumer shift toward convenience, connectivity, and personalization, while highlighting India’s unique advantage in delivering affordable, scalable mobility solutions that can lead global autotech innovation.