Navigating India’s automotive shift: EVs, E20 and UK collaboration

Cost: Free

Explore the dynamic transformation of India’s automotive industry and the exciting opportunities it presents for UK businesses.

What you’ll learn

• Unlock Market opportunities: understand where Indias automotive sector is growing fastest
• Navigate policy and Tech distribution: Gain clarity on the impact of EV adoption, E20 fuel transition, and evolving regulations
• Forge UK- India partnerships: Discover actionable collaboration opportunities across R&D, supply chains, connected car tech and investment flows.

Description
This webinar will bring together experts to discuss key trends, policy shifts, and areas for collaboration between India and the UK.

Key themes we’ll cover:

• Market Insights: Understand India’s rapidly evolving auto market, shifting consumer preferences, and the policy landscape driving change.
• Technology & Trade: Explore India’s technology strengths, current import dependencies, and how these shape the sector’s future.
• EV & Green Mobility: Gain perspective on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the E20 fuel transition, and infrastructure challenges.
• India-UK FTA Opportunities: Discover new avenues in trade, R&D, and supply chains arising from the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
• Collaborative Growth: Learn how joint efforts in EVs, connected vehicles, and green technologies can drive sustainable growth for both countries.
• Whether you’re already active in India or looking to enter this fast-growing market, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for UK exporters and partners

Speakers
Manish Verma
Senior Manager, UK India Business Council

Manish helps businesses unlock growth and partnership opportunities between the UK and India.

With over 15 years of experience, he has led more than a hundred consulting and research projects across sectors including automotive and mobility, capital goods, renewable energy, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and technical textiles. His expertise spans market entry strategy, investment promotion, partner development, competitive benchmarking, and policy analysis; supporting global organisations in navigating India’s high-growth yet complex business environment.

Prior to UKIBC, he was a Senior Consultant with Tecnova India, advising multinational companies on India entry strategies, business turnarounds, and partner development. Earlier in his career, he worked with Altios Consulting, supporting French firms in evaluating India’s market potential and supporting delegations.

Gunjan Sharma
Associate Director, UK India Business Council

Gunjan brings over 18 years of strategic consultancy and research experience to his role at the UK India Business Council, where he’s been shaping cross-border opportunities since joining in October 2013. He leads market-entry and intelligence projects, supporting both governments and businesses along the UK–India corridor.

There are no terms of business.