6thAnnual Automotive R&D & Innovations India Summit 2026
The Indian automotive market was valued at USD 108.10 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 116.86 billion in 2023 to USD 217.90 billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period (2024 - 2031). Research also indicates that India's automotive industry could reach USD 50 billion by 2030.
India plays a major role in the global automotive sector, with its domestic market experiencing robust growth. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, high taxes and tariffs, and a shortage of skilled labor, the industry is poised for continued expansion and will significantly contribute to the country's economic development
Presenting the 6th Annual Automotive R&D & Innovations India Summit 2026 conceptualized by Inventicon, this summit focuses on global R&D trends transforming the automotive ecosystem. It aligns with India's innovation roadmap, emphasizing cutting-edge technologies and a customer-centric approach. The event will foster collaboration among industry experts, spark insightful discussions, and facilitate the exchange of ideas on shaping the future of the automotive ecosystem.
Gold Partner
THOUGHT LEADERS
Achyut Deshmukh
AGM - Structures Engineering (Jeep)
Stellantis N.V.
Ajay Mehrotra
Founder and Director
Rohan Consultancy
Christie Fernandez
Founder & CEO
SoooryaEV India Pvt. Ltd.
Ganesh Garkhedkar
Head- Center of Competence(COC): Material Science
Varroc Engineering Ltd.
Gurusaran Singh
Head - Strategic Sourcing - Electric Vehicles
Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd.
Manuj Malhotra
VP - Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
Omega Seiki Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Mohammed Faisal
General Manager and Global IPR Head
Tata Motors Ltd.
Prabhat Pustake
Head of Program Management Office
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Mahindra Trucks & Buses Division)
Rohit Purandare
Deputy General Manager - Exterior & Interior Development
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd.
Shekhar Mishra
Head - Strategy & Corporate Development, Emerging Mobility
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
- From autonomy to electrification: Emerging global R&D trends transforming the automotive ecosystem
- Path to full autonomy: Architectures, AI sensor intelligence and urban deployment challenges
- From threat detection to compliance: Strengthening cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles
- Collaborative innovation frameworks between OEMs and tier-1 suppliers
- Re-architecting vehicles for OTA: Real-world case studies from automotive industry leaders
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Insights into automotive industry towards a safer future
- Understand the best practise of road safety
- Approach to integrated safety systems to reshape automotive industry
- Navigating the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles
- Insights into electrification
- Transform innovations in shaping the future of automotive
- Challenges and opportunities using both petrol and LPG or CNG
- Leveraging advanced technology to transform consumer expectations
- Considering the policies and environmental factors required
WHO WILL YOU MEET?
Functional Heads and team members from:- Automotive Technology
- Research & Development
- New Product Development
- Engineering
- Design & Innovations
- Intellectual Property
- Projects & Operations
- Sourcing & Procurement
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- To discuss the progressive strategies for a greener future
- Learn how to stay ahead of advancement in automotive and curve innovation and performance
- Grasping the growth and evolution in dual fuel technology in coming years
- Gain in-depth knowledge of insights in automotive industry
- Opportunity to meet with automotive professionals, industry experts and build long-term relationships
