Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Bharat Mobility Global Expo is gaining international recognition, with its third edition in February 2027 expected to become the world’s second-largest mobility exhibition. He urged the Indian mobility industry to look beyond the domestic market, strengthen global partnerships and position India as a major manufacturing hub through export-led growth.
Speaking at the curtain raiser of the third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 in New Delhi, Goyal expressed confidence that the event would grow further in scale and international participation. He said the exhibition could potentially become the world’s largest mobility event, depending on demand for exhibition space and the expansion of facilities at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi.
The Minister called on organisers and industry stakeholders to promote the event internationally and attract at least 25,000 overseas visitors out of the expected 10 lakh-plus footfall. He emphasised that participation should extend beyond original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to include tyre dealers, suppliers, auto component manufacturers and businesses from the after-sales market.
Goyal said bringing the entire mobility ecosystem under one roof had helped overcome the traditional fragmentation of exhibitions across different sectors and locations. The initiative has brought together industries ranging from steel, chemicals and electronics to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles, construction equipment and tyres.
He credited the availability of Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, developed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of establishing India as an international exhibition destination, with enabling this integrated approach. He described Bharat Mobility as an example of a whole-of-Government effort that has brought together departments, ministries, States and industries.
Congratulating stakeholders on the success of the first two editions, Goyal said the third edition should be larger, more efficient and technologically advanced. He noted that the first two days of the exhibition would be dedicated to businesses, business launches and new product launches, allowing companies to demonstrate their capabilities to international buyers and partners.
India well on track to achieve $1 trillion export target
Reiterating India’s ambition to achieve $1 trillion in exports this year, Goyal said the country was well on track to meet the target. He stated that exports had reached approximately $480 billion by September, accounting for around 48 per cent of the annual goal in the first six months. With exports generally gaining momentum in the second half of the year, he expressed confidence in the country’s performance.
He said the October export figures would be released by the Commerce Secretary on November 15 and indicated that the numbers were expected to be encouraging. The Minister also highlighted the engineering sector’s export growth of around 22 per cent, urging the industry to sustain this performance and make it a benchmark for future expansion.
Goyal said the European Union’s 27-nation bloc was expected to open up for Indian businesses at zero duty by March or April, creating further opportunities for exporters. India was also negotiating trade agreements with another seven to eight countries. Once these arrangements materialise, Indian businesses would have preferential access to markets accounting for nearly 75 per cent of global GDP, he said.
The Minister urged companies to act early to take advantage of emerging international opportunities. He highlighted Government initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the auto component industry, the PLI Scheme for specialty steel and the Export Promotion Mission, calling on businesses to make full use of these measures to strengthen exports, market their products and build their brands.
Global manufacturers encouraged to make India a production base
Goyal said Indian manufacturers supplying Japanese and European automobile companies, as well as the aerospace and defence sectors, had demonstrated the ability to meet international quality standards. He urged the industry to combine the strength of India’s domestic market with overseas demand to achieve economies of scale and improve global price competitiveness.
Referring to his recent visit to Japan, the Minister said international industry leaders had shown considerable interest in partnering with Indian manufacturers to serve global markets. Several companies were considering investments worth billions of dollars in India, he said.
He also pointed to growing interest among European manufacturers in establishing production facilities in India. Referring to the ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations, Goyal said market access in India could initially allow European automobile companies to test demand by introducing a limited number of models. Once they identify models with sufficient demand, they could establish manufacturing facilities in India to serve both domestic and international markets.
Such investments would create opportunities for Indian component manufacturers, startups, steel and rubber industries and other participants across the mobility value chain. Goyal said India’s large domestic market was a significant advantage in attracting global manufacturers.
Citing automobile sales during the festive season, he said one million cars had been sold during Navratri alone, while around 70,000 cars were sold over the two days of Dhanteras. He said the scale of domestic demand offered global companies an opportunity to establish manufacturing operations in India and use the country as a base for exports.
The Minister said the mobility sector should aim to build a complete manufacturing and technology ecosystem in India, covering vehicles, components, designs and mobility solutions. He expressed confidence that the country could aspire to sell 10 million passenger vehicles domestically, with exports additional to those sales. Annual two-wheeler sales were already around 25 million units, excluding exports, he noted.
Mobility sector seen as a driver of economic and social transformation
Goyal said mobility was not merely about production figures or economic contribution but also about improving lives and fulfilling aspirations. Referring to World Bank data indicating that 50 crore people had moved out of extreme poverty in India over 12 years, he said one of the first aspirations of people moving up the economic ladder was to upgrade their transport options.
He described the transition from bicycles to two-wheelers and from two-wheelers to entry-level cars as an example of this change. The growth of the new middle class, the increasing number of first-time passenger vehicle buyers and the expansion of highways and roads were also contributing to the sector’s prospects.
The Minister highlighted the growing affordability and attractiveness of electric mobility and said the sector would benefit significantly from India’s position as the fastest-growing large economy. He urged businesses to think big, pursue collaborations, adopt new technologies and support startups to bring innovation into the mobility ecosystem.
He also referred to the possibility of expanding exhibition infrastructure at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in response to growing demand. The demand during the third edition would be assessed to plan the next phase of expansion, with the objective of providing at least one-and-a-half times, if not twice, the existing exhibition space by the fourth edition.
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027: Dates, venues and key attractions
The third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 will be held from February 4 to 9, 2027, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, Delhi. The event is expected to feature more than 1,750 exhibitors, 11 concurrent shows and over 10 lakh visitors across more than 2.5 lakh square metres of exhibition space.
Organised through collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and industry stakeholders, the Expo will be held under the theme “Smarter Mobility for a Better Tomorrow”. It will bring together established automotive sectors and emerging areas such as advanced mobility technologies, air mobility, urban mass transit, agri-mobility, batteries, energy solutions and next-generation transportation systems.
At Bharat Mandapam, the event will host Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2027, India International Tyre Show 2027, Bharat Battery Show 2027, Mobility Tech Pavilion, India Cycle Show 2027 and the Steel and Advanced Materials Pavilion.
Yashobhoomi will host The Components & Technology Show 2027, Bharat Construction Equipment Expo 2027, Agri Mobility & Technology Expo 2027, Air Mobility Expo 2027, and Metro & Urban Mass Transit Expo 2027.
Both venues will also feature participation by States and Central Ministries, conferences, special pavilions, experience zones, startup showcases, business meetings and media facilities. The combined exhibition will cover the entire mobility value chain, from vehicles, components and materials to software, batteries, digital technologies, infrastructure and future mobility solutions.
Focus on future technologies, startups and international partnerships
The 2027 edition will highlight technologies shaping the future of mobility, including electrification, advanced batteries and energy storage, connected and software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced manufacturing, sustainable materials and emerging mobility solutions.
Alongside exhibitions, the event will host conferences, leadership sessions, policy discussions, product launches, technology demonstrations, buyer-seller meetings and business-to-business and business-to-government interactions. These engagements are expected to bring together industry experts, policymakers and decision-makers from India and overseas.
Special emphasis will be placed on the participation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups and emerging technology companies. The platform will offer them opportunities to showcase their capabilities, engage with global OEMs and technology leaders, explore partnerships and access new domestic and international markets. Country pavilions and international delegates will also form an important part of the event.
Central Ministries, State Governments, testing and certification agencies, research institutions and other ecosystem stakeholders will showcase policies, initiatives, infrastructure capabilities and programmes supporting India’s evolving mobility landscape.
With its expanded scale, wider sectoral coverage and growing international participation, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 aims to strengthen India’s position as a global destination for mobility manufacturing, innovation, technology and investment.
Goyal said India must act quickly to establish itself as a trusted manufacturing partner for companies looking to relocate operations and production. Calling on the industry to translate optimism into action through scale, speed and skill, he expressed confidence that Bharat Mobility would help India emerge as a global leader in the mobility sector.
Further information about the Expo is available at www.bharat-mobility.com.
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