Video: Auto Sector Scales 7-Year Peak, EV Adoption Surges, but West Asia Risk Looms, Says Shailesh Chandra, President SIAM

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Description: India&#39;s auto sector hits 7-year high, but prolonged West Asia conflict could derail EV momentum as industry navigates geopolitical uncertainty and evolving policy frameworks.

India's auto sector hits 7-year high, but prolonged West Asia conflict could derail EV momentum as industry navigates geopolitical uncertainty and evolving policy frameworks.

By Mugdha Mishra

16 Apr 2026

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Video: Auto Sector Scales 7-Year Peak, EV Adoption Surges, but West Asia Risk Looms, Says Shailesh Chandra, President SIAM

Shailesh Chandra, MD, CEO Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles & President, SIAM, discusses India’s automotive sector reaching a 7-year high amid geopolitical headwinds from the West Asia crisis. While the sector has managed current challenges effectively, he warns that a prolonged conflict could pose significant risks to the industry.

In this insightful conversation, Chandra reveals there is marked shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in India and the growth trend is expected to continue. He also shares perspectives on Delhi’s draft EV policy, emphasizing that policy frameworks should be enabling rather than mandated to foster sustainable growth.

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