Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

Director General

Mr Rajesh Menon

rajesh.menon@siam.in

President

Mr Vinod Aggarwal

About SIAM

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is a not for profit apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India.

SIAM works towards supporting sustainable development of the Indian Automobile Industry with the vision that India emerges as the destination of choice in the world for design and manufacture of automobiles. It works towards facilitating enhancement of the competitiveness of the Indian Automobile Industry, reducing cost of vehicles, increasing productivity and achieving global standards of quality.

SIAM provides a window to the Automobile Industry in India and works closely with stakeholders in the formulation of the economic and commercial policies, regulations and standards relating to automobiles. It provides economic and statistical information as well as technical and public policy services to the stakeholders on behalf of Indian Automobile Industry. It publishes Monthly Industry Statistics, Monthly Commodity Price Monitor and other periodic reports. It also organises seminars & workshops on the topics of topical relevance and interest to the industry. For carrying out various public policy activities, particularly in the field of road safety and environment, SIAM has partnered with other stake holders and set up the Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE).

SIAM works closely with the Government and with international bodies like International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) and coordinate with other counterpart international associations like, German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), Korean Automobile Manufacturer Association (KAMA), The Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA), Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO), ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF), etc.

SIAM, jointly with ACMA and CII organises Auto Expo, a widely awaited biennial auto exhibition showcasing the trends in the Auto Industry. SIAM also organises regional as well as segment specific shows across the country.

SIAM aims to promote safety, address air quality improvement, compliance with standards and promotes growth with responsibility.

To achieve this, SIAM focuses on several areas:

• Improve Indian automotive industry’s competitiveness

• Promote development of a sustainable mobility eco-system

• Promote development of Alternative Energy Vehicles

• Achievement of leadership in innovative technology