PM Modi Pays Tribute to Osamu Suzuki and Ratan Tata, Hailing Their Legacy as Inspiration for India’s Mobility Sector

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Celebrates India’s Automotive Future

On Friday, January 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, marking it as the largest mobility expo in India. The event is set to showcase over 100 new launches, including automobiles, component products, and cutting-edge technologies that promise to shape the future of India’s automotive industry.

During the inauguration, PM Modi praised India’s growing role in the global mobility sector, calling the country’s automotive industry “fantastic and future-ready.” He emphasized the importance of innovation and sustainability, noting how the sector is evolving in line with the demands of a rapidly changing world.

PM Modi also paid tribute to two prominent figures whose legacies have played a pivotal role in shaping India’s automotive landscape: the late Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the late Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. Modi stated that their visionary leadership continues to inspire India’s mobility sector and will influence its future growth.

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is expected to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, providing a platform for showcasing the latest advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), green technologies, autonomous systems, and more. The event reflects India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in sustainable and technologically advanced mobility solutions.

PM Modi Highlights Legacy of Osamu Suzuki and Ratan Tata, Envisions Future Growth for India’s Auto Sector

During the inauguration of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the late Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, for their immense contributions to India’s automotive industry. Modi emphasized that their legacies would continue to inspire the growth and innovation within the country’s mobility sector.

Addressing the future prospects of India’s automotive industry, PM Modi highlighted several key factors that will drive the sector’s growth. These include India’s large and youthful population, the expanding middle class, rapid urbanization, ongoing infrastructure development, and the “Make in India” initiative for vehicle manufacturing. Modi expressed confidence that these elements would fuel the growth and transformation of India’s auto sector, positioning it as a global leader in mobility solutions.

PM Modi Emphasizes Government’s Role in Driving Auto Sector Growth at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

In his speech at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the pivotal role of the government’s infrastructure initiatives in propelling growth in the automotive sector. He highlighted that the demand for vehicles is being fueled by substantial infrastructure investments, with the government allocating ₹11 lakh crore for infrastructure development last year. Modi noted, “Today, there is a web of highways and expressways connecting the nation, facilitating smoother transportation and contributing to the growth of the auto industry.”

The five-day expo, one of the largest of its kind in India, is being held across three major venues: Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in the national capital, and the India Expo Center and Mart in Greater Noida. This grand event is expected to feature over 100 new launches, spanning automobiles, component products, and cutting-edge technologies, further cementing India’s position as a leader in the global mobility sector.

PM Modi Highlights PM Gati Shakti and Vision for Future Mobility Solutions at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

In his address at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the transformative impact of the PM Gati Shakti initiative, which is enhancing multi-modal connectivity across India. He stated that this initiative is not only reducing logistics costs but is also positioning India as the most competitive country in terms of logistics efficiency. Modi added that such developments open numerous opportunities for growth in the automotive sector.

Further elaborating on the future of mobility in India, PM Modi outlined a vision for mobility solutions that are built on what he called the “7 Cs.” He stressed that future mobility should be:

1. Common – Accessible to all sections of society.
2. Connected – Seamlessly integrated with various modes of transportation.
3. Convenient – Easy and efficient to use.
4. Congestion-Free – Minimizing traffic bottlenecks and delays.
5. Charged – Supporting electric and sustainable vehicle options.
6. Clean – Promoting eco-friendly, zero-emission technologies.
7. Cutting Edge – Leveraging the latest in innovation and technology.

Modi’s vision aims to create a sustainable, advanced, and efficient mobility ecosystem, driving the future of India’s automotive industry.

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Highlights India’s Automotive Future

New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the largest mobility expo in India, expected to feature over 100 new launches across automobiles, components, and technologies.

Reflecting on the legacy of industry leaders like the Late Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the Late Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, PM Modi stated their contributions would continue to inspire India’s mobility sector.

In his address, PM Modi pointed out several factors contributing to the auto sector’s growth, including India’s large population, expanding middle class, rapid urbanization, and ongoing infrastructure development. He added that the government’s ₹11 lakh crore infrastructure investment would further drive demand for vehicles.

The five-day expo is being held across three major venues: Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, and India Expo Center and Mart in Greater Noida.

“PM Gati Shakti” was also highlighted by the Prime Minister as a game-changer for multi-modal connectivity, reducing logistics costs, and making India the most competitive in the logistics space.

PM Modi outlined the vision for the future of mobility, emphasizing the “7 Cs” – Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion Free, Charged, Clean, and Cutting Edge. Additionally, he highlighted efforts to reduce the nation’s import bill on fossil fuels, focusing on developing technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen fuel, and biofuels.

On the growth of EVs, PM Modi shared impressive statistics, noting that in the last decade, EV sales surged by 640%, from 2,600 units annually to more than 16.8 lakh units in 2024. He projected an eight-fold increase in EV sales by the end of the decade, emphasizing India’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the automotive industry.

The Expo is expected to attract over 5 lakh visitors from around the world and feature more than 5,100 international participants. Over 100 new product and technology launches are expected, with significant showcases from India’s automobile sector.

The event also saw the presence of several union ministers, including Nitin Gadkari, H.D. Kumaraswamy, and Piyush Goyal, alongside leaders from the automobile industry.

Courtesy: Narendra Modi

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