GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “India’s Automotive Industry: Growth, Innovation, and the Road to 2026” features Vinnie Mehta. Mr. Mehta is Director General of ACMA, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India. Its membership of over 1000 manufacturers contributes more than 85% of the auto component industry’s turnover in the organized sector.
Audio Interview Guest:
Mr. Vinnie Mehta
Director General
ACMA – the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India
In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Mehta discusses these questions:
• How would you describe the current state of India’s automotive industry in terms of production, exports, and global competitiveness, and what key factors are driving this momentum?
• What role have government policies, infrastructure investment, and manufacturing initiatives played in strengthening India’s automotive ecosystem?
• How is India progressing in electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and automotive technology, and where do you see the biggest opportunities over the next two years?
• How is India’s automotive supply chain evolving in terms of localization, resilience, and global integration?
• Looking ahead to 2026, what are your expectations for India’s automotive industry, and what should global companies understand about engaging with the Indian market?
About Vinnie Mehta:
Director General, ACMA – The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India
Mr. Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA is an Electrical Engineer from IIT-BHU, an MBA from FMS, University of Delhi and a Masters in International Trade from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). He has been actively involved in promotion, growth and development of the auto component industry in India. Prior to joining ACMA, he headed the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT), the apex body of the IT hardware Industry in India.