Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, inaugurated the EV Zone at the exhibition held alongside the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC GM). The event, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is being held from 15th to 19th September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the EV Zone— themed “Fostering a Sustainable World”— showcases the Indian automotive industry’s progress in electric mobility and green technologies. During his visit, the Minister explored 31 production-ready electric vehicles displayed by 14 leading OEMs, including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW MG Motor, Mercedes-Benz, Kia India, EKA Mobility, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India, Piaggio, and Ather Energy. The pavilion highlighted India’s accelerating transition toward sustainable transportation.
Speaking at the inauguration, Piyush Goyal emphasized that sustainability is central to India’s growth, reflecting the country’s deep-rooted respect for nature. He underlined the importance of robust standards for a developing economy like India, adding that products designed and manufactured in India would soon be recognized globally for reliability, sustainability, and excellence. He also stressed that strong standards safeguard consumers, enhance satisfaction, and strengthen India’s competitiveness worldwide.
Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said “We welcome the government’s vision that ‘Design in India, Made in India’ products will gain global recognition for quality and sustainability. Automotive standards play a vital role in protecting consumers and building trust, and the industry looks forward to contributing to this vision.”
The IEC GM 2025 brings together over 2,000 global experts from 100+ countries to deliberate on electrotechnical standards. The exhibition features advancements in electric mobility, smart lighting, electronics, and IT manufacturing.
SIAM’s participation underscores its commitment to sustainable mobility and India’s Net Zero 2070 targets. Visitors are encouraged to experience the EV Zone and take the Digital Sustainability Pledge, with BIS pledging to plant a sapling for every commitment made—further promoting environmental responsibility.
