6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 begins

Spanning 51,000 sqm of gross exhibition area, the 2026 edition underscores the growing scale and strategic importance of the Indian automotive aftermarket. The exhibition highlights innovations across electrification, alternative fuels, sustainable mobility solutions and advanced vehicle technologies, reflecting India’s expanding role in the global automotive supply ecosystem.

Demonstrating its strong international character, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 saw significant overseas participation, bringing global best practices and cutting-edge technologies to Indian shores, while simultaneously positioning India as a reliable manufacturing and sourcing destination for global markets. The presence of international pavilions reinforces the growing influence of Asian and Global economies in shaping the future of the automotive aftermarket.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries from industry and government including Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Vikrampati Singhania, President, ACMA and Vice Chairman & MD, JK Fenner (India), Sriram Viji, President-Designate, ACMA and Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt Ltd, Wolfgang Marzin, President & CEO, Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Michael Johannes, Vice President - Mobility & Logistics, Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd and Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA. 

Inaugurating the expo, Jitin Prasada  said:“India is going to be the economic centre-stage of the world. The US and UK FTAs are a turning point in India’s growth story, unlocking immense business potential. With the quality and precision of the Indian auto component industry, we will be the trusted partner of the European Union as well as the USA ensuring our place in global automotive supply chains, including electronic EVs. Through incentives under the Electronic Components Manufacturing Scheme, we have ensured that components for EVs and automobiles receive the necessary impetus for growth, enabling us to deliver world-class products—Make in India, Make for the World.”

Singhania said: “Today, ACMA Automechanika has firmly established itself as India's largest and most dedicated aftermarket auto components exhibition. Each successive edition has grown in scale, relevance and international participation and this edition reflects both the resilience and the ambition of the industry. India is not only the world's fastest growing automotive market, but also an increasingly reliable global supplier of quality auto components and systems serving OEMs and aftermarket customers across the world.”

Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd stated: “ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 returning after two years showcases a massive participation of auto components and aftermarket industries in India and across the globe. The exhibits have evolved as well, with innovations that aim to strengthen India’s competitiveness across global supply chains and help India become a hub of auto components.”

Vinnie Mehta, Director General, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), said: “The show has successfully targeted the very timely solutions that could help industry evolve and adapt to meet emerging demand. The showfloor has innovations targeting sustainable fuel technologies, components, new developments in line with clean fuel and a focus on the quality and packaging side that help India serve global markets.”

The next two days of the expo will feature curated knowledge sessions and leadership dialogues aimed at addressing current industry challenges and charting future growth pathways. Key discussion themes include:

• Engineering the Future: Advanced Technologies Enabling Growth, Reliability and Innovation for Indian Aftermarket 2.0

• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards in India’s Aftermarket: Anti-counterfeiting, Building Trust and Consumer Rights

• The Changing Landscape of the Automobile Aftermarket: Technology, Distribution & Vehicle Servicing

• Repair, Maintenance and Workshop Best Practices for the Independent Aftermarket

• Leadership Dialogue – Call to Action: Advancing Automotive Semiconductor Power Components and the Ecosystem

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 features participation from leading Indian companies such as Advantec Wheels, Accurub Corptech, Ample Auto Tech, Autel India, Banco Products (India), Elofic Industries, Gates Corporation, JK Fenner India, Mann+Hummel Filter, Minda Corporation (Spark Minda), NRB Bearings, Schaeffler India, SKF India, TATA Autocomp and ZF India, among others. International exhibitors include AutoTuner (FR Team International), GMB, Kamoi Kakoshi Co., Cinbar Otomotiv, Evolution SRL, Horpol, Horse Powertrain Solutions, Teknorot Otomotiv and Nagano Industrial Unipersonale.

The exhibition is supported by leading global and regional industry bodies including INEMI, ASPA, AIAWA, AAMPACT, ASA, EGEA, FIGIEFA, FAIASPDA and Frost & Sullivan, reinforcing its role as a pivotal platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development in the automotive aftermarket.