Asia’s Largest Auto Component Show To Be Held At Pragati Maidan From 12-15 January, 2023

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Auto Expo – 2023 Components is Asia's largest automotive show, jointly organised by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

The 2023 Auto Expo Component Show is driven by Technovation; it serves as a global hub for innovation and cutting-edge technology. The event is essential in exhibiting the most recent innovations in automotive components for cars, trucks, electric vehicles, bearings, garage equipment and spare parts in many markets. However, due to difficulties caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, the biennial automotive expo did not take place in 2022. The expo is now prepared to resume in January 2023 after a brief hiatus.

It is anticipated that innovative and advanced technologies in the components sector, in both greener and cleaner energy-saving formats, would be unveiled at the next Auto Expo 2023 - Components. Here is the important event information you should be aware of before the Auto Expo 2023 Components begins.

Auto Expo 2023 - components venue
With a strong concentration on automobiles (Auto Expo 2023 — Vehicles) and auto components (Auto Expo 2023 - Components), the Auto Expo is now held at two different locations. The India Expo Mart in Greater Noida will once again serve as the location for the Auto Expo - The Motor Show. At Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, there will be an Auto Expo - Components event.

Auto Expo 2023 – components date and time
The Auto Expo - Component is slated to take place from 12 January through 15 January, 2023. Business visitor hours are 1000 – 1800 on 12-14 January and 1000–1300 on 15 January, while General Public hours are 1330–1700 on 15 January, 2023. Entry to the exhibition halls closes every day 30 minutes before closing time, while entry to the event venue closes one hour before closing.

Auto Expo 2023 – components: how to get there
Pragati Maidan in New Delhi has excellent access to the metro and roads. The distance between the domestic and international airport and Pragati Maidan is 18 kilometres and 23 kilometres, respectively. There are several gates for entering Pragati Maidan, and shuttle services are free at all of the entrances. Gate #10 for direct admission is about a five minute walk from the Pragati Maidan Metro Station.

Auto Expo 2023 - components participating
The automotive component industry is anticipated to introduce a wide range of new innovations at the Auto Expo 2023 - Components, as well as cutting-edge technologies in automobile, truck, two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments.

The Electric Vehicle category of the Auto Expo will also include some extremely intriguing and cutting-edge innovations. Along with the REA Pavilion, a focused pavilion has been planned for ACMA innovation, ACMA Safer Drive, Bearing, Garage Equipment, EV Components and Start-ups. At the event, more than 800 exhibitors display the technology and services they have to offer this market.

The Auto Expo Components event has always included interactive forums as a key component. In contrast to earlier editions, a conference has been planned together with a buyer-seller meetup and matchmaking activities in an effort to maximise the event from a commercial perspective. National pavilions are built for France, Germany, Japan, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom and many others to display global technology and innovation in the automotive sector.

Greaves Cotton Appoints Santosh Singh As Chief Strategy And AI Officer

Santosh Singh

Greaves Cotton has appointed Santosh Singh as Chief Strategy and AI Officer. He will be based in Mumbai and will lead strategy, transformation, AI-led enterprise capability building and business excellence for the Greaves Cotton Group.

Singh comes with over two decades of experience in strategy, business excellence, innovation, and AI-led enterprise transformation. He joins Greaves Cotton from Tata Technologies (TTL), where he served as Global Head – Marketing and Business Excellence. During his tenure there, he co-led the enterprise GenAI roadmap and developed use cases focused on customer engagement and productivity.

His primary mandate is to drive the Greaves.NEXT strategy, the company’s roadmap for growth across the energy, mobility and industrial solutions sectors.

In his new role, Singh will focus on accelerating growth for Greaves Technologies (GTL), developing an enterprise-wide AI roadmap, and establishing partnerships with hyperscalers and AI labs.

Parag Satpute, Managing Director & Group CEO, Greaves Cotton, said, “We are pleased to welcome Santosh to the leadership team. His extensive expertise in strategy, digital transformation, and AI will play a significant role in shaping Greaves’ next phase of growth. His global experience will further strengthen our innovation roadmap and support our long-term business priorities.”

Singh will also work across business units to incubate and scale growth vectors and lead business excellence initiatives.

Luminar Sells Photonics Division To Quantum Computing Inc For $110 Million

Luminar

Luminar Technologies, Inc., a global technology company advancing safety, security and autonomy across various sectors, has announced it has agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. (LSI), to Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) for USD 110 million in an all-cash transaction.

QCi is an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company focused on photonics-driven technologies and sensing applications. LSI's innovation platform and engineering depth align with QCi’s strategic priorities in optical systems, chip-scale innovation and photonic architectures. The acquisition is expected to position LSI to grow and capitalise on the demand for photonics solutions.

Paul Ricci, CEO, Luminar, said, "We are pleased to partner with QCi as they continue to accelerate their photonics roadmap. QCi’s focus on photonics-driven technologies provides an aligned platform for LSI to expand its customer base, accelerate growth opportunities, and invest in markets where long-term demand for high-reliability optical systems is increasing. We are incredibly proud of the LSI team for the progress they have made to reach this milestone, and we are excited for the opportunities ahead for LSI under QCi’s ownership.”

Yuping Huang, CEO, Quantum Computing Inc, said, "I’m excited about the opportunity to partner with the exceptional team and valued customers of LSI. There is clear strategic alignment and shared vision between our organizations, creating strong momentum from day one. Following the closing, we will move quickly to invest in and scale LSI’s existing business, while bringing our teams together to accelerate our quantum photonics roadmap. This is a powerful combination, and I’m energized by what we will achieve together.”

In a separate announcement, Luminar announced that it has initiated voluntary chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. LSI is not a debtor in the chapter 11 cases and is operating in the ordinary course. Because LSI is a subsidiary of Luminar, the transaction will require the approval of the bankruptcy court via a Section 363 sale process, which the parties expect to receive by the end of January 2026, subject to closing conditions.

Neusoft And MapmyIndia Partner For Intelligent Mobility Solutions

MapMyIndia

Chinese technology company Neusoft Corporation and Mappls MapmyIndia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage their strengths in software and data resources to collaborate deeply.

The companies will engage in joint technological development, ecosystem collaboration and resource integration to provide navigation products and intelligent mobility solutions tailored to localised needs in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and India.

The partnership is a response to the fact that while global auto brands are expanding into Southeast Asia and India, they face challenges in these regions due to complex road conditions, unique traffic rules, extensive addressing systems and high localisation adaptation costs. These issues limit the ability of automakers to deliver a complete intelligent user experience.

Under the collaboration, Neusoft will adopt its OneCoreGo Global Intelligent Mobility Solution 6.0 Plus as the core technology carrier, deeply integrating MapmyIndia's map data, real-time traffic information and multi-dimensional value-added services. MapmyIndia is noted as the largest local mapping company in India, holding more than 90 percent market share in in-vehicle navigation.

The integration is intended to strengthen a full capability loop of ‘navigation + payment + interaction + connectivity + operations’.

Through API integration and technological convergence, the two parties will jointly develop navigation products and mobility solutions highly adapted to Southeast Asia, India and similar regional markets. These solutions will deliver precise route planning and real-time traffic guidance, address local user needs and continuously enhance product experience and scenario-based services. This will help automotive partners rapidly launch intelligent vehicle models with competitiveness in local markets.

The partnership enables Neusoft to combine the global end-to-end strengths of its solution with localised ecosystem resources, paving the ‘last mile’ for automakers entering the Southeast Asian and Indian markets and delivering comprehensive intelligent mobility experiences.

Ultraviolette Secures $45 Million Growth Capital From Zoho And Lingotto

Ultraviolette Automotive

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has secured USD 45 million from Zoho Corporation and Lingotto, one of Europe's investment management companies as part of its ongoing Series E investment round.

The investment from Zoho Corporation was led by Sridhar Vembu, Mani Vembu and Kumar Vembu.

This growth capital will accelerate the domestic and international scale-up of current products F77 and X-47, as well as future product platforms Shockwave and Tesseract.

Ultraviolette has built a design and technology-led enterprise with the F77 and the recently launched X-47.

The company has expanded to 30 cities across India in a short span of 12 months and is expanding to 100 cities by mid-2026. The F77 motorcycles were recently launched in the United Kingdom, bringing Ultraviolette's presence to 12 countries across Europe.

Narayan Subramaniam, Co-Founder & CEO, Ultraviolette Automotive, said, “We are glad to announce our Series E investment from Zoho and Lingotto. Lingotto's legacy of backing iconic performance and mobility brands, combined with Zoho's long-term commitment to fostering cutting-edge Indian innovation, aligns perfectly with Ultraviolette's mission to build category-defining electric mobility solutions for India and global markets.”

Niraj Rajmohan, CTO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette, said, "With the ongoing Series E investments, we are doubling down on growth and expanding our production to meet increasing demand. Our focus is on advancing breakthrough battery technology, elevating performance capabilities and expanding production to support upcoming product platforms. This investment will accelerate our journey towards scaling into India and global markets."