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Indian automobile industry is one the largest in the world as it accounts 7.1 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The largest segment is the two-wheeler with 81 percent market share of the total automotive market backed by growing middle class and young population. According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in 2016, the automotive industry produced more than 25 Million vehicles including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The sales of passenger vehicle grew by 9.23 percent, commercial vehicle by 4.16 percent and two-wheelers by 6.89 percent in March-April 2017.

Now, India is moving towards electrification

Government of India has informed FAME Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India), to support green vehicles market development and manufacturing eco-system. Under this scheme, about 99000 hybrid/electric vehicles have been given direct support by way of demand incentives since the launch on 1st April 2015. Department has also approved pilot projects, charging infrastructure projects and technological development projects aggregating to nearly Rs. 155 Crores.

India's turn to electric vehicles will open expanded open doors for downstream ventures, for example, lithium-particle battery packs, electric motors and charging infrastructures.

Scope

The wide range session covers India’s Electric Vehicle Plan for 2030, BS-IV and BS-VI Emission Norms, Technological Advancements, Transformation from conventional to Electric vehicle, Infrastructure Developments, Li-ion battery manufacturing units and many more.





Event Speakers

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Mr. Karan Chechi is a seasoned market research and consulting professional specializing in creative and innovative strategies and methods of new market penetration, new product development, & product introductions with over a decade of experience. This experience coupled with research and interfacing with customers, gives him the ability to spot new market and product opportunities for his clients.
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Mr. Mahesh Bendre is an engineering graduate with MBA from Mumbai University. In the early years of his career Mahesh worked with Large MNCs such as WIPRO and Reliance. He brings with him more than 10 years of experience in research and consulting domain. Mahesh has extensive experience in automotive and allied industries. His core competency is advising client on strategic initiatives based on market realities.
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Dr. Kamal Soi is Internationally Acclaimed Electric Vehicles, Road, Rail Safety Scientist, Sustainable Transport, & Smart City Expert. Doctorate in the Transportation Management & In Transit Losses. Advanced post-doctoral studies in Road, Rail Safety & Accident Prevention. He worked with Government, Semi Government Corporate, local bodies, International agencies, PSU’s. He has extensive experience in Safety & EV issues through on hand over 20 years’ experience in India & world over.
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Saurabh is an Electrical Engineer from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, and has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from National Graduate Institute of Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan. As environmentalist, he has served the UN on deputation handling environmental issues in the Asia-pacific region. He has been with the Union Ministry of Power for close to 15 years, and has successfully implemented energy efficiency projects such as UJALA, SNLP, MEEP, and AGDSM.
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Mr. Pankaj Dubey is Managing Director & Country Head at Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. Mr Dubey introduced Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Off road vehicles in India. He is the CEO & whole time Director at Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd. As well. Mr. Dubey has worked in India’s top automotive companies such as Yamaha Motors, LML, and Hero; which have enriched him with diverse experience in Sales & Marketing, Channel, Vendor and Business Development.

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Mr. Christie Fernandez is a serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Sooorya eMobility - a startup in the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) space. Sooorya EV is developing an 8-seater electric taxi, catering to the ride-sharing segment in the emerging markets of India, ASEAN region, Africa and South America. Sooorya AV is working on a Robo-Taxi for last mile connectivity in the developed world.
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Neeraj Singal is a Director at Lightyear Infratech & Semco India and primarily handles the upper level management activities including business modeling and strategic partnerships. A graduate in commerce and a Harvard Business School Alumni, he’s an expert in govt. liaison and contracting and has an exceptional network in the geographies of India and abroad. He’s an expert in Market Strategy and Planning and has offered consultation to a number of companies overseas while being on their advisory board. He has aided renowned brands across the globe in establishing a commercial tie up with Indian Defense and law Enforcement market One of his noteworthy achievements has been spearheading the JV with Chinese Ministry of Railways for manufacturing railway wheels and axles to be supplied in India and abroad. The company so formed has recorded exemplary progress over the past 10 years. He takes profound interest in upcoming startups and encourages ground-breaking ideas and innovations. He ensures comprehensive discussions on such ideas and offers financial and resourceful investment on ideas that suitably match his values, philosophies and vision. He shares his rich industrial experience with young entrepreneurs and mentors them while being an incubator to futuristic businesses. So far he has invested in more than 20 startups working on the platform of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Marketing, Robotics, Virtual Reality, Fintech, Foodtech and Logistics.