THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 10, 2026
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday called upon the domestic
automobile industry to step up its focus on innovation, research and
development of new products to sustain growth and strengthen India's position
in the rapidly transforming global mobility landscape.
Addressing industry representatives at the curtain-raiser event of Bharat
Mobility Global Expo 2027, Agrawal said the global mobility sector was
undergoing a significant transformation and stressed the need for Indian
manufacturers to stay ahead of the curve through continuous innovation.
"The global mobility industry is transforming and we need to be
ahead in the innovation curve," he said, urging industry players to invest
greater energy and resources in developing new technologies and products.
He also called upon the automobile industry to extend support to micro,
small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the sector, emphasising that
their growth and participation were crucial for building a sustainable and
robust mobility ecosystem.
"We need to put in lot of energy and strength," Agrawal said.
Meanwhile, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 is set to expand
significantly in scale and scope, building on the success of its previous
editions and positioning itself as a comprehensive global platform for the
entire mobility ecosystem.
The forthcoming edition will be organised across Bharat Mandapam and
Yashobhoomi, covering more than 2.5 lakh square metres of exhibition space. It
will feature 11 concurrent shows, over 1,750 exhibitors and is expected to
attract more than 10 lakh visitors.
The expanded format reflects the evolution of the event from a
conventional mobility exhibition into a comprehensive platform bringing
together the entire spectrum of the mobility industry.
Besides established automotive segments, the 2027 edition will showcase emerging areas, including advanced mobility technologies, air mobility, urban mass transit, agri-mobility, batteries and energy solutions, as well as next-generation transportation systems.
The expo is expected to provide a major platform for industry stakeholders, technology developers and policymakers to showcase innovations, explore business opportunities and strengthen collaborations across the mobility value chain.
