Tata Motors to Maruti Suzuki, Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and China's BYD set to take the covers off a slew of vehicles, many in the electric vehicle segment, at the Bharat Mobility Show to be held in January next year.
The number of vehicle makers who have confirmed attendance for the upcoming edition of the show is four times that seen in 2023, and highest-ever since the auto expo started in 1986.
The participation is also significantly higher than that seen at the 'Big Five' — the five major auto shows held globally in Geneva, Munich, Detroit, Paris and Tokyo — where participation has been dwindling amid high costs and lower footfalls. While 13 carmakers participated at the Munich Auto Show in its latest edition, 20 showed up for the Geneva Motor Show held between Feb 26 and March 3 this year. The mobility shows in Paris and Tokyo saw participation from 11 and 22 vehicle makers, respectively. Around 13 automakers showcased 35 vehicle brands at the Detroit Auto Show last year.
In addition to legacy players who opted out of the show in the previous edition, around half a dozen new entrants are set to debut their products at the Bharat Mobility Show next year. These include Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast, TI Clean Mobility, Porsche and Vayve Mobility.
Besides vehicle makers exhibiting products at Bharat Mandapam, more than 500 auto parts makers are expected to participate in the component show to be held at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka. Separate shows exhibiting construction