Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex industry body representing 38 leading vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India.
SIAM is an important channel of communication for the Automobile Industry with the Government, National and International organisations. The Society works closely with all the concerned stake holders and actively participates in formulation of rules, regulations and policies related to the automobile industry.
SIAM organizes the biennial Auto Expo
series of trade fair
s in co-operation with Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA).The latest is the 9th Auto Expo held in New Delhi
from January 11, 2008.
The President of SIAM currently is Pawan Goenka, head of Mahindra's
Automotive Division,while Eicher Group CEO S Sandilya is elected as VP and Mr Dilip Chenoy is the Director General.
SIAM will celebrate 50 years, this is a major landmark, it represents 50 years of Automotive Manufacturing in India,In addition to the domestic manufacturers, such as TATA
, Mahindra,& Reva, today Mercedes Benz, BMW
, Audi
, Honda
, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen
, Skoda
, Renault
, GM
and Ford, all assemble vehicles in India. Each year the member companies (Usually in September), meet for a AGM, The SIAM Annual Convention, which attracts the worlds top automotive players, such as Sergio Marchionne
of FIAT, Bernd Bohr of Bosch, Fritz Henderson of GM.
The previous presidents of SIAM are:
SIAM is an important channel of communication for the Automobile Industry with the Government, National and International organisations. The Society works closely with all the concerned stake holders and actively participates in formulation of rules, regulations and policies related to the automobile industry.
SIAM organizes the biennial Auto Expo
Auto Expo
The ' is a biennial trade fair of automobile and auto component manufacturers organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.Organized jointly by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association , Confederation of Indian Industry and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers ; it is the Asia's...
series of trade fair
Trade fair
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
s in co-operation with Confederation of Indian Industry
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, seeking to play a proactive role in India’s development process. The organisation works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India,...
(CII) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA).The latest is the 9th Auto Expo held in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
from January 11, 2008.
The President of SIAM currently is Pawan Goenka, head of Mahindra's
Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered at Mahindra Towers in Mumbai, India, with operations in over 100 countries across the globe...
Automotive Division,while Eicher Group CEO S Sandilya is elected as VP and Mr Dilip Chenoy is the Director General.
SIAM will celebrate 50 years, this is a major landmark, it represents 50 years of Automotive Manufacturing in India,In addition to the domestic manufacturers, such as TATA
Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited is an Indian multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India. Part of the Tata Group, it was formerly known as TELCO...
, Mahindra,& Reva, today Mercedes Benz, BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
, Audi
Audi
Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer, from supermini to crossover SUVs in various body styles and price ranges that are marketed under the Audi brand , positioned as the premium brand within the Volkswagen Group....
, Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
, Skoda
Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto , more commonly known as Škoda, is an automobile manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Škoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 2000, positioned as the entry brand to the group...
, Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
, GM
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
and Ford, all assemble vehicles in India. Each year the member companies (Usually in September), meet for a AGM, The SIAM Annual Convention, which attracts the worlds top automotive players, such as Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne is an international manager best known for his turnaround of the Italian automotive group Fiat and, more recently, for managing the US automotive group Chrysler from bankruptcy to profitability...
of FIAT, Bernd Bohr of Bosch, Fritz Henderson of GM.
The previous presidents of SIAM are:
- Mr Ravi KantRavi KantRavi Kant is the Vice Chairman and a former managing director of TATA Motors, India's largest automobile manufacturing company. He is also the chairman of Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company, Hispano Carrocera and Tata Cummins...
of TATA Motors (2007–2009) - Mr Madhur Bajaj of Bajaj AutoBajaj AutoBajaj Auto is a major Indian vehicle manufacturer started by Jamnalal Bajaj from Rajasthan in the 1930s. It is based in Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Chakan , Waluj and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. The oldest plant at Akurdi now houses the R&D centre Ahead...
(2005–2007), - Mr Jagadish Kattar of Maruti UdyogMaruti UdyogMaruti Suzuki India Limited is a subsidiary company of Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki. The company offers a complete range of cars from entry level Maruti 800 and Alto, to hatchback Ritz, A-Star, Swift, Wagon-R, Estillo and sedans DZire, SX4, in the 'C' segment Maruti Eeco ...
(2003–2005), - R Seshasayee of Ashok LeylandAshok LeylandAshok Leyland is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. Founded in 1948, the company is one of India's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, as well as emergency and military vehicles. Operating six plants, Ashok Leyland also makes...
(2001–2003) and - Mr Venu Srinicasan of TVS MotorsTVS MotorsTVS Motor Company is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India.It is the flagship company of the parent TVS Group employing over 40,000 people with an estimated 15 million customers. It manufactures motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and auto rickshaws...
(1999–2001)