The Indian machine tool industry is currently estimated at around $ 2.3 billion (Rs 14,692 crores), of which the domestic production accounts for almost 50 per cent of the total consumption.

The government is pushing for energy efficient vehicles and lighting system is playing a big role in this shift. Driven by government regulations for CO2 emission reductions, halogen lights is likely to be phased out with LEDs taking their place.

Glass plays a big role in automotive exterior. India being a hot country, sunlight can cause thermal discomfort. Sunlight transmits harmful UV radiation which is detrimental for the skin.

Diesel technology has a low shelf life when it comes to passenger vehicles. Therefore most of the power train manufacturers are already deep diving and investing in green energy solutions.

At this year’s Hannover Messe 2019 trade fair, Yaskawa showcased prototype of a new and larger Motoman HC20 collaborative robot (cobot), which would hit the Indian market in near future.

Owing to their varied strengths, Cobots bring in ingenuity and creativity by taking care of repetitive manual labor activities so that the employees can climb up the skills ladder.

To tap the electric vehicles segment, Automotive Axles Ltd (AAL) - a joint venture of Kalyani Group and Meritor Inc, USA - is gearing up to launch a solution called eAxle.

JBM Group’s auto components division has been in business for over three decades and has attained a colossal presence by being able to offer better manufacturing techniques coupled with global quality standards, supported by its in-house design and engineering divisions.

In March 2016, AxleTech, a leading manufacturer and supplier of drivetrain systems and components for on-highway and off-highway heavy-duty vehicles, opened its first manufacturing facility in India at Pune.