HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit And Awards 2025: Transforming The Upskilling Industry

The Indian automotive sector is undergoing transformation when it comes to upskilling and reskilling of the workforce. At the HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit And Awards 2025, Vinkesh Gulati, Skill Council of India-Auto, Arun Malhotra, Auto Industry Expert, Rama Shankar Pandey, Social Defence Fellow, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government Of India and Kavita Verma, CEO, Maxwell Energy touched upon critical points of how India’s automotive industry can lead in a changing world.

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The speakers emphasized the need for reskilling, driven by industry's evolution in technology as well as the workforce. The shift in technology as well as new cars coming in requires a significant need for upskilling for the workforce. Additionally, Skill Council of India is bridging the gap by offering courses on EVs, hybrid systems, charging infrastructure as well as management.

“We are breaking down the skilling process into three simple parts: Reskillling people, recognising anyone who has RPL, and skilling freshers. Additionally, we have seen that graduates don’t enjoy working in the industry. People who are 10th pass and are willing to work in the auto industry, we skill them and train them,” Gulati added.

Other speakers highlighted that fostering collaboration between academia and industry is crucial when it comes to maximise the potential of the Indian workforce. India's component industry is setting trends, driven by base demanding services at prices. India's ability identify trends innovate for export markets strengthens footprint.

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“India is making global trends across the auto component industry which has now become strong thriving industry in the country. Additionally, India as a market is teaching us that the customers want the global level services but at an Indian price which makes the market best for cost innovation while exporting components to the world with the support of the government,” Pandey highlighted.