India is set to become the global leader in automobile manufacturing as Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled a bold roadmap during the International Value Summit 2025. With India already having surpassed Japan as the 3rd-largest automobile market, the strategic target is now the number one position within 5 years.
According to Shri Nitin Gadkari, India is no longer just an assembly hub. Global automobile giants now export directly from India, enhancing the nation’s automotive export strength. The two-wheeler sector alone exports over 50% of its output, a testament to India’s growing dominance.
From Tata Motors to Ashok Leyland, Indian manufacturers are embraced globally. The government’s focus now lies in transforming India into a full-fledged automobile manufacturing and export powerhouse.
India is accelerating efforts in green mobility, including electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel and biofuels. Hydrogen-powered trucks are already operational across 10 routes, backed by ₹600 crore in grants for hydrogen infrastructure. Collaborations with Indian Oil, Reliance, and others are spearheading this shift. New alternatives like isobutanol and bio-bitumen derived from rice straw are currently undergoing rigorous trials.
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India has developed the world’s 2nd-largest road network. Travel time between Panipat and Delhi Airport has dropped from 3 hours to just 35 minutes. Mega-projects like the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway and the ₹23,000 crore Bengaluru Ring Road are being constructed to improve transport efficiency and urban decongestion drastically.
Gadkari announced that over 80,00,000 tonnes of waste from Ghazipur landfill have been reused in road projects, reducing the landfill's height by 7 metres. Such innovations in bio-bitumen not only improve road quality but also tackle stubble burning by reusing agricultural residue efficiently.
Inviting technology partnerships in tunnel engineering, precast roads, and hydrogen transport, Gadkari emphasised that India’s resources and monetised roads offer strong financial support. What the sector now seeks is global innovation, technology, and synergy to make this vision a reality.
India is progressing towards becoming the top global automobile manufacturing hub through clean mobility innovations, landmark infrastructure, and sustainable practices. With focused government support, international collaborations, and industry engagement, this ambitious target seems achievable within 5 years.
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Published on: Sep 16, 2025, 1:10 PM IST
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