Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

What Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers does

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex non-profit industry body representing nearly 50 major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Hero MotoCorp, and Bajaj Auto. Founded in 1960 and headquartered at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, SIAM operates as the collective voice of the Indian automotive industry in dialogue with the central government, regulators (including the Bureau of Energy Efficiency), and international counterpart associations such as OICA, IMMA, JAMA, VDA, and ACEA.

SIAM's commercial offering is a portfolio of services rather than a single product. Its core revenue streams are recurring annual membership fees from OEMs, event-based income from the biennial Auto Expo (co-organized with ACMA and CII), annual conventions (Annual Convention, Looking Ahead Conclave, Styling & Design Conclave, CSR Conclave), and the Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS), and subscription-based statistical and research publications covering vehicle sales, commodity prices, model-wise PV data, and white papers on EVs, road safety, and sustainability. It also operates the HSRP booking portal as a regulated digital intermediary and the SAFE (Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment) subsidiary focused on road safety and environmental initiatives. SIAM is governed by elected leadership; Shailesh Chandra (MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles) serves as President and became the first Indian President of OICA effective November 2025, with Rajesh Menon as Director General.

The company operates with a lean team (11-50 employees) and a horizontal, B2B membership model: members are exclusively large OEMs in the automotive manufacturing sector. SIAM's competitive position rests on its statutory-style designation as the industry's apex body, an unmatched convening footprint (Auto Expo is the second-largest motor show globally), 65+ years of institutional data authority, and deep working relationships with ministries responsible for heavy industry, road transport, environment, and commerce.

Name

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Legal name

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Website

https://siam.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIAM is the apex non-profit industry body representing nearly 50 major vehicle and engine manufacturers in India, providing policy advocacy, the biennial Auto Expo, statistical publications, and industry events, and engaging with government and global automotive associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SIAM generates revenue from annual membership fees paid by automobile manufacturers including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, and other major OEMs operating in India.
2. Event Management: SIAM organizes major automotive events including Auto Expo - The Motor Show (biennial), Annual Conventions, Looking Ahead Conclaves, Styling & Design Conclaves, and various technical conferences generating revenue through registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
3. Statistical Reports and Publications: SIAM publishes industry reports, statistical data, and research publications that are sold or provided to members and subscribers. These include monthly commodity prices, vehicle sales data, and specialized white papers on automotive topics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIAM is an apex national industry body representing nearly 50 major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It serves as the unified voice of the Indian automotive industry through policy advocacy with government ministries, statistical data services, and premier industry events such as the biennial Auto Expo motor show, Annual Conventions, Looking Ahead Conclaves, Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS), and Styling & Design Conclave. It also operates an online HSRP booking portal, publishes subscription-based statistical reports and white papers, and runs the SAFE initiative focused on road safety and environmental sustainability.

Product overview

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national industry body representing major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. Rather than offering a unified software product, SIAM provides a portfolio of industry-facing services including: an online HSRP (High Security Registration Plates) booking portal connecting vehicle owners with authorized manufacturers; subscription-based statistical and industry data services; and organizes major industry events including the biennial Auto Expo motor show, annual conventions (Looking Ahead Conclave), the Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS), Styling & Design Conclave, and CSR Conclave. SIAM also operates the SAFE initiative for road safety and produces white papers and technical publications on automotive trends, regulations, and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAFE: Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment - SIAM's initiative focused on road safety and environmental sustainability in the automotive sector

Products and services

• HSRP Booking Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizes Auto Expo - The Motor Show, Asia's largest and world's second largest motor show, with 100+ exhibitors and 6+ lakh visitors over 58 acres

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles)coreOthersSIAM represents Indian automotive industry in OICA, the global umbrella organization of automobile manufacturers. SIAM President Shailesh Chandra was elected as the first Indian President of OICA effective November 2025, indicating deep strategic integration.
• IMMA (International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association)coreOthersSIAM represents Indian automotive industry in IMMA, the international body for motorcycle and motorized two-wheeler manufacturers.
• ACMA (Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIAM works closely with ACMA on major initiatives including Auto Expo - The Motor Show, conferences, and policy advocacy. ACMA represents auto component manufacturers while SIAM represents OEMs.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIAM co-organizes Auto Expo with CII, India's premier industry chamber, combining automotive OEM and broader industry ecosystem participation.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIAM engages with BEE on CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norm consultations, energy efficiency rating systems for electric vehicles, and policy development for automotive fuel efficiency.
• Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIAM works closely with the Ministry of Heavy Industries on PLI schemes, FAME subsidies, auto PLI scheme administration, and manufacturing policy initiatives.
• SAFE (Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAFE is an independent body incorporated under SIAM's initiative focusing on road safety and environment. It organizes the SAFE Annual Convention and promotes integrated approach for cleaner environment and road safety.
• Global Counterpart Associations (SMMT, VDA, JAMA, CAAM, ACEA)majorOthersSIAM works closely with international automotive associations including SMMT (UK), VDA (Germany), JAMA (Japan), CAAM (China), ACEA (Europe), ANFAVEA (Brazil), KAMA (Korea), GAIKINDO (Indonesia) for knowledge sharing and bilateral engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA): JAMA is the apex industry body representing Japan's major vehicle manufacturers. It is the most direct international functional peer to SIAM, with a comparable mandate of policy advocacy, OEM representation, statistical publishing, and global federation participation.
• Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA): VDA is the German automotive industry association, representing OEMs and suppliers. It mirrors SIAM's combined advocacy, event, and statistical role for the German auto ecosystem and is a close bilateral partner.
• Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): SMMT is the UK trade association for the automotive industry. It performs equivalent functions to SIAM — industry data, policy advocacy, and member services — and is explicitly listed as a SIAM counterpart.
• European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA): ACEA represents European vehicle manufacturers at the EU level. Its advocacy, statistical and event-driven mandate makes it a close functional peer to SIAM and a designated bilateral partner.
• China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM): CAAM is the official Chinese auto industry body covering OEMs, statistics, and policy. Its scale and structure closely parallel SIAM's role for India and it is an established bilateral counterpart.
• Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA): KAMA represents Korean OEMs domestically and internationally. It performs the same trade-association function for Korea as SIAM does for India and is listed as a SIAM bilateral partner.
• ANFAVEA (Brazil): ANFAVEA is the Brazilian automotive vehicle manufacturers association. It performs statistical reporting, policy advocacy, and event coordination comparable to SIAM and is a designated bilateral partner.
• GAIKINDO (Indonesia): GAIKINDO is the Indonesian automotive industry association, best known for the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Its advocacy and trade-show functions are closely analogous to SIAM's.

Regional players

• Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA): ACMA is SIAM's domestic sister association representing auto component manufacturers. They co-organize Auto Expo and collaborate on policy, making ACMA the closest within-India counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): CII is India's broader industry chamber that co-organizes Auto Expo with SIAM. While not auto-specific, CII performs parallel advocacy, event, and policy facilitation functions at a multi-sector level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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