New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday urged the domestic automobile industry to focus on innovation and development of new products to boost the growth of the sector.
Addressing the industry at the curtain raiser event of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027, he said the global mobility industry is transforming and "we need to be ahead in the innovation curve".
He also suggested that the industry help MSMEs of the sector to promote sustainable growth.
"We need to put in lot of energy and strength," he said.
Building on the success of previous editions, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 is set to significantly expand in scale and scope.
The forthcoming edition is planned across Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, covering over 2.5 lakh sq metres of exhibition space, bringing together 11 concurrent shows, more than 1,750 exhibitors, and an expected footfall of over 10 lakh visitors.
The expansion reflects the evolution of Bharat Mobility Global Expo from a mobility exhibition into a comprehensive global platform representing the entire mobility ecosystem.
The 2027 edition will bring together established automotive sectors as well as emerging areas such as advanced mobility technologies, air mobility, urban mass transit, agri-mobility, batteries and energy solutions, and next-generation transportation systems.