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The ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to reshape the auto component industry by increasing content per vehicle and creating new avenues for suppliers, according to a recent report by Ambit Capital.
The rating agency estimates that the tariff-related impact could erode operating profits by Rs2,700-4,500 crore, equivalent to 10-15 per cent of the operating profits of auto component exporters and 3-6 per cent of the overall industry's operating profits.
As more consumers in India opt for higher-end vehicles and premium features (like sunroofs, ADAS, etc.), the demand for advanced and higher-value auto components will see a sustained growth, said a report by Ambit Capital.
India's manufacturing base and cost advantages will position the country suitably for potential market leadership in coming years, said NITI Aayog in its latest report.
India's top policy think tank body NITI Aayog has envisions the country's automotive component production growing to USD 145 billion, with exports tripling from USD 20 billion to USD 60 billion.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Ajai Sahai, Director General and CEO of FIEO, said car exports to the US are insignificant, so it won't have much impact on Indian automakers.
The recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tariff on fully built vehicles (CBUs) and auto parts is expected to have little impact on India's automobile industry, according to a statement by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
The auto component industry in the country is facing export challenges due to the ongoing overhang of tariffs by the USA. In addition, currency depreciation has led to demand weakness in a few Middle Eastern countries and a major slowdown in the European region, says a report by DAM Capital
India's electronics sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with production increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent from FY16 to FY24, reaching USD 115 billion.