NDTV Network, after launching its auto vertical earlier this year, hosted its maiden Auto Conclave, a landmark event that brought together leading figures from the Indian automotive industry.
The conclave, hosted recently in new Delhi, fostered insightful discussions on the sector’s pivotal role in India’s burgeoning economy and featured company honchos, policymakers, change agents, and industry experts exploring themes such as sustainability, road safety, innovation, and investment through dynamic panel discussions and keynote sessions.
The conclave also witnessed Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, unveiling NDTV’s auto website. Dedicated to the automotive world, the platform will offer cutting-edge insights, industry trends and the latest advancements.
The speakers and attendees included renowned industry venetrans like Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group; Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd; Jyoti Malhotra, MD, Volvo Cars India; Satinder Singh Bajwa, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motors; Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar; Rahul Bharti, ED, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd; Ravi Avalur, Head, Harley-Davidson Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp; Sameer Seth, Director, Marketing – India, Dolby Laboratories; Rajeev Batra, CEO, TIVA and Deepak Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Lumax Industries.
Speaking on the future of the automobile industry and India’s potential to become a leading car manufacturer within the next five years, Gadkari remarked that the key “focus is on pollution-free fuel”, emphasizing that, “it is a mission” for him to “reduce the use of petrol and diesel”.
Talking about the event, Mugdha Mishra, NDTV Auto’s editor said, “The success of the inaugural NDTV Auto Conclave has reinforced our commitment to driving forward-thinking dialogues and fostering industry partnerships that will shape India’s automotive future. With the launch of the NDTV Auto website, we have created an essential online platform that delivers expert perspectives, breakthrough technologies, and the latest updates from the world of mobility.”
The NDTV Auto Conclave concluded on an inspiring note, setting the stage for transformative action in the mobility sector.