The Indian automotive industry has been going through a rough patch for a while now, with a slowing economy, changes in emission & safety regulations and many other challenges. The onset of COVID-19, and the extended lockdown to contain it, have only made things worse. Moreover, with the global markets also hit hard by the pandemic, export prospects have dimmed as well.

How can India’s automotive component manufacturers combat this COVID-19 crisis? How different are the challenges for players focused on OEMs, exports and aftermarkets, respectively? In this special live session, ETAuto.com will direct the spotlight on these questions.

The session will witness eminent experts from the automotive component industry and research houses, who are directly involved in tackling the COVID-19 crisis, sharing their views & thought leadership.

Key Discussion Points

• Guiding auto component manufacturers to weather the COVID-19 storm

• Predicting how long these challenges will continue

• Analysing the possibilities and challenges of uninterrupted production in this situation

• The impact of COVID-19-led supply chain disruptions on just-in-time inventory management

• Evaluating the severity of impact on micro, small and medium enterprises

• Steps taken by automobile OEMs and larger auto component players to overcome this storm

• Exploring how India can position itself with global majors who are looking to reduce their exposure to China