Automobile
Structuring your cross-border automotive expansion across the Australia-India corridor.
The Australia-India automotive corridor is one of the most commercially compelling bilateral trade opportunities in the Indo-Pacific. India is the world’s third-largest automotive market by volume (OICA, 2024). Its auto component sector recorded a turnover of AUD 59.7 billion in April-September FY2026 (ACMA), and exports grew from AUD 19.3 billion in FY2021 to AUD 33.2 billion in FY2025 – a 72% increase in four years.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Automotive market size (AU) | 22M+ registered vehicles (BITRE, 2025) |
| Automotive market size (IN) | 400M+ vehicles (2-wheel + 4-wheel) |
| Auto component market (AU) | AUD 12.3B aftermarket (US ITA) |
| Auto component market (IN) | AUD 59.7B turnover H1 FY26 (ACMA) |
| Component export trajectory (AU) | Import-dependent |
| Component export trajectory (IN) | AUD 33.2B exports FY25; target AUD 145B by FY30 |
| EV market (AU) | EV sales grew 16% YoY in 2024 (114,283 units) |
| EV market (IN) | 2.3M EV units sold in 2025; 8% market share |
| Trade advantage (AU) | AI-ECTA: 100% of Indian goods tariff-free (Jan 2026) |
| Trade advantage (IN) | AI-ECTA: 90% of Australian goods tariff-free (Jan 2026) |
Market Assessment
Identify the addressable opportunity for your specific product category, map the competitive supplier landscape, and establish a realistic revenue model for the first 24 months.
Regulatory Pathway
Map certification and homologation requirements: ADR (Australian Design Rules) for the Australian market; BIS, AIS, or CMVR requirements for India.
Partner Identification
Identify distributors, importers, and OEM procurement contacts appropriate for your product category and price point.
Commercial Launch
Manage introduction meetings, support technical demonstrations, assist in commercial terms negotiation, and coordinate first-order logistics.
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