ACMA Automechanika 2026 Marks Milestone Edition

New Delhi, India – 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, the leading trade fair for auto components and the aftermarket industry, concluded with a strong turnout, drawing 35,750 visitors, making it one of the most successful editions. Presenting the next phase of products, technologies, and solutions, the trade fair brought together 870 exhibitors from 20 countries showcasing 3,000+ brands on the show floor. The trade fair reflected strong industry momentum of localization endeavors and interest of global companies for India’s auto component and aftermarket industry, creating industry-wide engagement.

Registering a high response of 870 exhibitors, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, the show floor kept buzzing across all three days. The show received an all-round participation from both exhibitors and visitors across the country. The show recorded a surge of new participants as well as reflected strong interest from the participants from countries like Belgium, Cambodia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, and the USA in India’s fast-growing auto components and aftermarket industry to grow trade, setting a bold new milestone. Knowledge sessions across the three days ensured a high engagement, coupled with intriguing discussions and networking with industry experts.

The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, on February 5, 2026. During his address, he stressed that the Indian auto component industry will be the trusted partner of the European Union as well as the USA and will ensure that components for EVs and automobiles receive the necessary impetus for growth, enabling India to deliver world-class products.

The recently released Economic Survey before Union Budget 2026-27 pointed out that the auto industry exported more than 53 lakh vehicles across passenger, commercial, and two- and three-wheelers in FY 25 and recorded double-digit growth in exports in the first half of 2025-26. This trend underscores India’s strengthening position as a global automotive manufacturing hub. The survey also places a strong emphasis on scaling MSMEs as a cornerstone of India’s manufacturing transformation—a focus that directly benefits the auto ancillary ecosystem, one of the country’s most MSME-intensive industries.

India’s auto component industry is expected to attract US$ 2.89-3.46 billion in FY26 for capacity expansion and EV part localization, following an estimated investment of US$ 1.73-2.31 billion in FY25. MSMEs in the industry provide critical parts ranging from precision forgings to electronics sub-assemblies. Participation and presence from the component and aftermarket industry from tier-2 and tier-3 cities at ACMA Automechanika shows the changing diaspora of the industry.

The show also showcased key leading brands taking new strides in the industry. Hindalco Industries Ltd combines alloy development with deep application engineering to co-create solutions with OEM partners from side-impact-resistant EV battery enclosures, crash boxes, ABS blocks, and front forks for two-wheelers. Brand’s recent investments at Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh and the state-of-the-art facility in Chakan enable advanced welding and machining technologies at scale.

First-time participant from Spain, Horse Technologies is looking towards India as a positive destination for their components. The brand has introduced its hybrid engine for the Toyota Fortuner, set to be launched in Diwali 2026. ZF Aftermarket India has introduced a new range of corrosion-resistant Sachs clutch discs and kits for agricultural tractors that deliver durability, comfort, and reliability for demanding farming conditions across India and the wider IMEA region.

On the global front, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi featured bold new product launches and technologies. Participants highlighted Asia as one of the fastest-growing regions, driven by rising exports and robust domestic consumption. With vehicle penetration at just 48 cars per 1,000 people in India versus over 800 in the EU and Western markets, the long-term growth potential remains significant.

International pavilions also noted accelerating aftermarket demand in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities, supported by rising passenger and commercial vehicle sales. Favorable Government policies and localization incentives are encouraging global companies to manufacture in India, positioning the country as a hub to serve domestic demand as well as African and Middle Eastern markets.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi saw companies participating from 20 countries which included: Some of the key perspectives from these participants included:

• Germany: Exploring India as a manufacturing base for exports to Africa and the Middle East, while actively investing in EV motors, sensors, and electronic components.
• Taiwan: Strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem through investments such as PSMC’s partnership with Tata Electronics. Focus on OEM supplies and sensors for the EV ecosystem.
• China: Showing strong interest in passenger and commercial vehicle components, backed by India’s expanding highway network and rapid growth in road freight transport.
• Sri Lanka: Increasing dependence on India for cost-effective two- and three-wheeler parts, engine spares, and heavy-duty commercial vehicle components, aided by geographic proximity and faster logistics.

The show encompassed vivid exhibits and displays of auto parts & components, electronics & diagnostics, body & paint, tires, batteries, lubricants, workshop equipment, and solutions for 2-wheelers, passengers, and commercial & agricultural vehicles, backed by manufacturing and technology innovations.

In terms of knowledge dissemination, the show floor featured two strong learning platforms—conferences and workshops. The conference arena in Hall 2 remained a focal point across all three days, delivering sharp insights on emerging technologies, alternative fuels and components, digitization of the aftermarket value chain, and strategies to combat counterfeiting, among other critical topics.

Complementing this, the Workshop zone offered practical, application-led learning, with focused sessions on painting solutions, protective films, advanced cutting technologies, and cost-efficient management practices for workshops and garages.

ACMA Automechanika is part of the Mobility and Logistics portfolio of Messe Frankfurt GmbH and has been recognized as a leading trade fair brand under the segment. Automechanika is organized across 16 countries worldwide, representing and connecting the entire automotive aftermarket value chain.

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