ACMA Annual Session 2026: India’s Auto Components Industry Eyes Global Growth

ACMA Annual Session 2026 highlighted the growing importance of India's automotive components industry, its expanding global footprint and the need to strengthen manufacturing and export capabilities.

The 66th Annual Session of the Automotive

Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) brought together senior government officials, industry representatives and international trade officials to discuss the sector's future.

The session was addressed by the Union Commerce Minister along with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Harjinder Kang, HM Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India.

The discussions focused on India's growing competitiveness in the global automotive components market, export opportunities, manufacturing expansion and the increasing participation of women in the sector.

ACMA Annual Session Highlights India's Auto Components Sector

During the ACMA Annual Session 2026, the significant contribution of ACMA to India's automotive components industry was appreciated.

ACMA has played an important role in representing the interests of India's auto component manufacturers and supporting the industry's efforts to expand its presence in international markets.

The session also emphasised the importance of improving India's global competitiveness andi increasing export opportunities for domestic manufacturers.

Strengthening India's Global Competitiveness
India's automotive components industry has increasingly become an important part of the country's manufacturing and export ecosystem.

At the ACMA session, the industry was encouraged to build on this momentum by expanding its manufacturing base and making greater use of international trade opportunities.

A stronger manufacturing ecosystem can help Indian component manufacturers participate more effectively in global supply chains and compete in international markets.

Focus on Manufacturing Expansion

One of the key messages at the ACMA Annual Session 2026 was the need for the industry to expand its manufacturing capabilities.

The industry was encouraged to increase its production base and use India's trade agreements to access new international markets.

Expanding manufacturing capacity can help companies meet growing demand while strengthening India's position as a global supplier of automotive components.