Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.
From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.
Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment through new model launches, or stepping up investment in electric vehicles, the Anand Mahindra-led firm is leaving nothing to chance
In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto reported 31 per cent jump in total sales at 357,883 units in February against 273,513 units in the same month last year.
The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting production to bring down the inventory levels at plants as well as dealerships.
Maruti's Alto retained the best-selling model tag in January with 22,998 units as against 21,462 in January 2016.
Demand for passenger vehicles has been driven by new models, especially in the SUV category with the likes of Maruti Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Creta clocking good numbers
Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.
Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is expected to be announced by leading players some time this month.
Maruti's 7 models in India's top ten selling passenger vehicles in 2016-17
Almost every company launched a new product in FY16.
While sales of Maruti's compact segment grew, its mini segment witnessed a slump
How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.
Reflecting the mood, passenger vehicle sales in November either remained muted or skidded for most manufacturers as high fuel prices and the higher cost of borrowing dampened buying sentiment.
Hyundai, has a share of about 16% and grew sales by less than 4% in April- May 2017-18
The country's biggest carmaker is now more valuable than the combined market cap of the three leading automobile companies in the country: Tata Motors (Rs 1,18,684 crore), M&M (Rs 86,336 crore) and Ashok Leyland (Rs 34,700 crore).
Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new models, helped in driving the sales.
Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns
The revised prices enhances the accessibility of these outstanding products, which offer segment-first safety features and class-leading technologies
The new tax regime has also been fuelling sale of SUVs, particularly the compact SUVs
Suzuki and Toyota are in talks for electric mobility and MSI would continue to access technology from its parent.
The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the customer will not buy it at that price, says R C Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. He expects buyer preference to change swiftly in favour of petrol, CNG, and other alternative technologies.
iM-4 will be manufactured in India and exported to Europe from 2017.
Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.
A number of companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan, are giving gold coins to buyers who book cars by the month-end. There are other benefits as well, reports Ajay Modi.
Maruti is now at a market share of 50.4%, up from 47.3% last year. In China, the world's biggest market, Volkswagen is the largest, with a share of 17%. In America, the second biggest, GM is leader with 18%. One exception is South Korea, where Hyundai has a market share in excess of 60%.
Sales of the compact segment comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire and Baleno increased by 4.1 per cent to 50,362 units
Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly don't look all that rosy.
Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.
While retail sales at dealerships have suffered the full impact of demonetisation, the growth in wholesale volumes comes as dealers had relatively lower inventory after Diwali in October.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for the month owing to weak market sentiment
Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some companies
Worth Rs 210,024 cr, it is Rs 1,100 cr shy of combined Rs 211,186 cr value of Tata Motors and M&M
The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and Diwali was good but the demand tapered off subsequently.
Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault have lost share.
Despite a rise in input costs, leading car-makers refrain from hiking their price.
Maruti Suzuki will be launching 20 new products by 2020.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.
The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched its first crossover the S Cross
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