24th July 2025 | The Ritz Carlton, Pune | The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, hosted an exclusive industry dialogue on “Accelerating the Automobile Ecosystem: For India and the World.” The event brought together leading voices from the automotive sector to discuss key opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mobility.
The evening featured welcome remarks by Stefan Halusa (IGCC) and Chandandeep Kaur (Standard Chartered), followed by keynote addresses from Dr. Vijay Rathod (MIDC) and Prashanth Doreswamy (Continental India). Discussions centered around government incentives, supply chain resilience, policy support, and the future of domestic manufacturing under the “Make in India” and PLI schemes.
A high-level panel featuring leaders from Standard Chartered, RSB Transmissions, Brose India, and Bosch explored evolving consumer demands, macroeconomic risks, and the strategic role of finance in automotive growth.
The event concluded with closing remarks by P.D. Singh and Kalpesh Saraf, and a networking cocktail, reinforcing India’s growing role in the global automotive landscape.
