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International Centre for Automotive Technology
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The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), commonly branded as iCAT, is a Government of India Enterprise established in 2006 and headquartered in Manesar, Haryana. It operates as the country's principal government-authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D service provider, holding exclusive authorization from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMV Rule 126) for Type Approval and Conformity of Production testing, alongside Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) authorization for emission testing and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recognition for tyre and safety-equipment testing. The organization is NABL-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, with VCA (UK) approval in place since 2008 supporting international certification recognition.

ICAT runs two facilities in Manesar spanning approximately 54 acres (8 acres at Centre-1 and 46 acres at Centre-2), housing thirteen or more specialized laboratories including a Passive Safety Lab for crash testing, a Vehicle Semi-Anechoic Chamber (30m x 20m x 10m) for EMC/EMI testing up to 18 GHz, an Engine Test Cell with altitude simulation up to 2,000m, an Electrical and Electronics Lab covering XEV components and battery safety (including thermal runaway), Fatigue and NVH labs, a Photometry Lab, a Tyre Test Lab, CAD/CAE simulation facilities, and dedicated test tracks. Services span Testing & Validation, Certification/Homologation, Powertrain Development, Research & Development, Design & Engineering, Calibration, Training, and Consultancy, covering 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, buses, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment under AIS, CMVR, UN-ECE, Bharat NCAP, and Global NCAP protocols.

ICAT generates fee-based revenue through professional-services engagements with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 component manufacturers, powertrain and EV developers, and international automotive companies seeking India market access. Distribution is direct enterprise engagement at the Manesar facilities, supplemented by international partnerships with KIAPI (Korea), GULFTIC (Dubai), MPR International (Germany), FT Techno (Japan), NRCS (South Africa), IDIADA, TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD, SGS, and Bureau Veritas. The go-to-market relies on direct B2B sales, technical symposia (iPASS, iNVH, iCARS, iSFV, iSIC, iSOL), and industry events including the Nugen Mobility Summit. Honda is referenced as a named enterprise customer.

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iCAT is a Government of India Enterprise providing authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D services from two Manesar facilities spanning ~54 acres, serving OEMs, component manufacturers, and EV developers under CMVR, BIS, CPCB, and international standards.

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Serves global market

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automotive testing services, vehicle certification homologation, crash safety validation, EMC electromagnetic testing, automotive powertrain development
NAICS code2 codes
  • Testing Laboratories and Services541380
  • Testing Laboratories and Services54138
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Testing Laboratories8734
  • Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals3825
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Automotive Testing and Certification Services
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1Testing and Certification Services
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ICAT provides fee-based testing, validation, certification, and homologation services for automotive vehicles, components, engines, and electronic systems. Services are authorized under MoRTH CMV Rule 126 for Type Approval and COP, CPCB for emission testing, and BIS for various product categories. Revenue is generated through service fees for regulatory compliance testing, developmental testing, and certification.

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Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
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ICAT is a government-authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and research & development service provider. It sells fee-based services including testing & validation, type approval/homologation under MoRTH CMVR, powertrain development, R&D, design & engineering, calibration, training, and consultancy, executed across specialized laboratories for crash testing, EMC, NVH, fatigue, engine/emissions, batteries, photometry, tyres, and CAD/CAE simulation.

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ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) operates as a comprehensive automotive testing, certification, and R&D service provider with two centres in Manesar, Haryana spanning 54 acres combined. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services including Testing & Validation, Certification/Homologation, Powertrain Development, Research & Development, Design & Engineering, Calibration, Training, and Consultancy. Supporting these core services are specialized laboratory facilities including Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory, Test Tracks, Tyre Test Lab, Passive Safety Lab, Photometry Lab, NVH Lab, Fatigue Testing Lab, Electrical and Electronics Lab, EMC Lab, CAD/CAE Lab, Component Test Lab, Engine Test Cell, and I&C Department. ICAT provides end-to-end support from vehicle concept and design through virtual validation, physical testing, and certification for both automotive and non-automotive sectors.

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Partnership8 partners
1KIAPI Korea
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Korea International Agency for Automotive Parts (KIAPI) partnership for certification work, enabling mutual recognition and support for automotive certification between India and Korea.

2IDIADA
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Strategic partnership for automotive engineering, testing, and certification services withIDIADA, a global automotive engineering and testing consultancy.

3TUV Rheinland/SUD
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Partnership with TUV Rheinland and TUV SUD for certification services, leveraging their global network for international market access and compliance support.

4SGS
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Partnership with SGS for testing, inspection, and certification services, providing global reach for automotive certification and compliance verification.

5Bureau Veritas
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Partnership with Bureau Veritas for global testing, inspection, and certification services supporting international automotive market access.

6GULFTIC Dubai
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Gulf Testing and Inspection Centre (GULFTIC) partnership for automotive and non-automotive testing services, enabling regional market access in the Gulf region.

7MPR International Germany
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MPR International partnership for overseas automotive and non-automotive business development, supporting German and European automotive industry engagement with Indian testing capabilities.

8FT Techno Co. Ltd. Japan
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FT Techno Co. Ltd. partnership for capability development in futuristic automotive technology, enabling technology exchange and collaboration with Japanese automotive industry.

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International Center for Automotive Technology

Automotive Testing and Certification Servicesicat.in

iCAT is a Government of India Enterprise providing authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D services from two Manesar facilities spanning ~54 acres, serving OEMs, component manufacturers, and EV developers under CMVR, BIS, CPCB, and international standards.

What International Center for Automotive Technology does

The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), commonly branded as iCAT, is a Government of India Enterprise established in 2006 and headquartered in Manesar, Haryana. It operates as the country's principal government-authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D service provider, holding exclusive authorization from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMV Rule 126) for Type Approval and Conformity of Production testing, alongside Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) authorization for emission testing and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recognition for tyre and safety-equipment testing. The organization is NABL-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, with VCA (UK) approval in place since 2008 supporting international certification recognition.

ICAT runs two facilities in Manesar spanning approximately 54 acres (8 acres at Centre-1 and 46 acres at Centre-2), housing thirteen or more specialized laboratories including a Passive Safety Lab for crash testing, a Vehicle Semi-Anechoic Chamber (30m x 20m x 10m) for EMC/EMI testing up to 18 GHz, an Engine Test Cell with altitude simulation up to 2,000m, an Electrical and Electronics Lab covering XEV components and battery safety (including thermal runaway), Fatigue and NVH labs, a Photometry Lab, a Tyre Test Lab, CAD/CAE simulation facilities, and dedicated test tracks. Services span Testing & Validation, Certification/Homologation, Powertrain Development, Research & Development, Design & Engineering, Calibration, Training, and Consultancy, covering 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, buses, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment under AIS, CMVR, UN-ECE, Bharat NCAP, and Global NCAP protocols.

ICAT generates fee-based revenue through professional-services engagements with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 and Tier-2 component manufacturers, powertrain and EV developers, and international automotive companies seeking India market access. Distribution is direct enterprise engagement at the Manesar facilities, supplemented by international partnerships with KIAPI (Korea), GULFTIC (Dubai), MPR International (Germany), FT Techno (Japan), NRCS (South Africa), IDIADA, TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD, SGS, and Bureau Veritas. The go-to-market relies on direct B2B sales, technical symposia (iPASS, iNVH, iCARS, iSFV, iSIC, iSOL), and industry events including the Nugen Mobility Summit. Honda is referenced as a named enterprise customer.

International Center for Automotive Technology firmographics

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Name
International Center for Automotive Technology
Legal name
International Centre for Automotive Technology
Website
https://icat.in
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
iCAT is a Government of India Enterprise providing authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D services from two Manesar facilities spanning ~54 acres, serving OEMs, component manufacturers, and EV developers under CMVR, BIS, CPCB, and international standards.
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Haryana
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India
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Asia

Offices2 records

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International Center for Automotive Technology business model

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B2B
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Services
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Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

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  1. Testing and Certification Services: ICAT provides fee-based testing, validation, certification, and homologation services for automotive vehicles, components, engines, and electronic systems. Services are authorized under MoRTH CMV Rule 126 for Type Approval and COP, CPCB for emission testing, and BIS for various product categories. Revenue is generated through service fees for regulatory compliance testing, developmental testing, and certification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

International Center for Automotive Technology product offering

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Core offering

ICAT is a government-authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and research & development service provider. It sells fee-based services including testing & validation, type approval/homologation under MoRTH CMVR, powertrain development, R&D, design & engineering, calibration, training, and consultancy, executed across specialized laboratories for crash testing, EMC, NVH, fatigue, engine/emissions, batteries, photometry, tyres, and CAD/CAE simulation.

Product overview

ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) operates as a comprehensive automotive testing, certification, and R&D service provider with two centres in Manesar, Haryana spanning 54 acres combined. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services including Testing & Validation, Certification/Homologation, Powertrain Development, Research & Development, Design & Engineering, Calibration, Training, and Consultancy. Supporting these core services are specialized laboratory facilities including Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory, Test Tracks, Tyre Test Lab, Passive Safety Lab, Photometry Lab, NVH Lab, Fatigue Testing Lab, Electrical and Electronics Lab, EMC Lab, CAD/CAE Lab, Component Test Lab, Engine Test Cell, and I&C Department. ICAT provides end-to-end support from vehicle concept and design through virtual validation, physical testing, and certification for both automotive and non-automotive sectors.

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Problem solved

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  • Testing & Validation

Companies that use International Center for Automotive Technology

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Named customers2 records

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International Center for Automotive Technology partnerships and signals

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Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • KIAPI KoreacoreTechnology or IntegrationKorea International Agency for Automotive Parts (KIAPI) partnership for certification work, enabling mutual recognition and support for automotive certification between India and Korea.
  • IDIADAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for automotive engineering, testing, and certification services withIDIADA, a global automotive engineering and testing consultancy.
  • TUV Rheinland/SUDcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with TUV Rheinland and TUV SUD for certification services, leveraging their global network for international market access and compliance support.
  • SGScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with SGS for testing, inspection, and certification services, providing global reach for automotive certification and compliance verification.
  • Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Bureau Veritas for global testing, inspection, and certification services supporting international automotive market access.
  • GULFTIC DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulf Testing and Inspection Centre (GULFTIC) partnership for automotive and non-automotive testing services, enabling regional market access in the Gulf region.
  • MPR International GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPR International partnership for overseas automotive and non-automotive business development, supporting German and European automotive industry engagement with Indian testing capabilities.
  • FT Techno Co. Ltd. JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFT Techno Co. Ltd. partnership for capability development in futuristic automotive technology, enabling technology exchange and collaboration with Japanese automotive industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

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Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Frequently asked questions about International Center for Automotive Technology

What does International Center for Automotive Technology do?

ICAT is a government-authorized automotive testing, certification, homologation, and research & development service provider. It sells fee-based services including testing & validation, type approval/homologation under MoRTH CMVR, powertrain development, R&D, design & engineering, calibration, training, and consultancy, executed across specialized laboratories for crash testing, EMC, NVH, fatigue, engine/emissions, batteries, photometry, tyres, and CAD/CAE simulation.

Is International Center for Automotive Technology a public or private company?

International Center for Automotive Technology is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was International Center for Automotive Technology founded?

International Center for Automotive Technology was founded in 2006. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is International Center for Automotive Technology based?

International Center for Automotive Technology is headquartered in Haryana, India, in the Asia region.

How does International Center for Automotive Technology make money?

One revenue line is on record: testing and Certification Services.

Does International Center for Automotive Technology have an API?

No public API is recorded for International Center for Automotive Technology.

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BusinessLineICAT issues first compliance certificate for 15-metre multi-axle sleeper busIndia's International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) issued its first compliance certificate on Wednesday for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus made by Synaty Automotive Pvt. Ltd., under AIS-119 and AIS-153 under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The bus holds 42 berths in the fully sleeper variant or 21 berths plus 42 seats in the hybrid variant. ICAT Director Saurabh Dalela called it a milestone in testing advanced passenger vehicle configurations.The Times of IndiaGovernment Starts Testing E25 Petrol Blend, Final Study Report Due Next Year, ETAutoThe government has begun testing E25 petrol (25% ethanol blend) on vehicles through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), with a study report expected by the end of next year. ARAI will test the blend's impact on performance and fuel efficiency over 150,000 km on E10- and E20-compliant vehicles, with results to be vetted by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) before the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas decides on mandating higher ethanol blends. The move comes as the existing E20 petrol mandate, which took effect nationwide in April 2025, has faced consumer criticism over reduced fuel efficiency and concerns about potential vehicle damage.The Times of IndiaE25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next year - The Economic TimesIndia's government has begun testing E25 petrol, a blend containing 25% ethanol, with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) conducting performance and fuel efficiency tests over 150,000 km on E10- and E20-compliant vehicles. ARAI's study report, expected by the end of next year, will be sent to the International Centre for Automotive Technology for vetting before being forwarded to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for a decision on mandating higher ethanol blends. The initiative aims to boost domestic biofuel production and reduce India's reliance on imported crude oil, though it carries reputational risk given consumer complaints about reduced fuel efficiency under the existing E20 mandate.MintCrash course: How India is strengthening the four pillars of the car testing worldThe Union heavy industries ministry is upgrading India’s four vehicle testing agencies—Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), International Centre for Automotive Technology (Icat), Global Automotive Research Centre (Garc), and National Automotive Test Tracks (Natrax)—at a total cost of ₹776.29 crore, with the work being tendered by state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd under the PM E-Drive scheme. The initiative aims to build expertise in EV certification, vehicle connectivity, cybersecurity, and alternate fuels, and to reduce testing wait times from 6–8 months to near zero, enabling faster vehicle launches and access to government incentives under the PLI-Auto and PM E-Drive schemes. Industry experts say robust testing infrastructure will reduce technology risk for financiers, unlocking institutional capital for EVs and next-generation mobility.Manufacturing Today IndiaOla Electric’s Roadster X+ receives official iCAT approvalThe International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) has certified Ola Electric's Roadster X+ motorcycle under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, enabling the commencement of deliveries. The flagship model features Ola's indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, making it the first electric motorcycle in India with a fully in-house-developed battery system offering up to 500 km range. This certification allows Ola Electric to integrate its proprietary battery technology across its two-wheeler portfolio.KNN IndiaOla Electric Gets iCAT Certification For Its Electric Bike Roadster X+Ola Electric has received certification from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) for its Roadster X+ electric motorcycle. The certification, issued following rigorous safety, electrical, performance, and environmental testing as per MoRTH guidelines, clears the company to begin deliveries of the bike powered by its in-house developed 4680 Bharat cell battery pack. The company stated this milestone advances its vision for vertical integration in EV technology and accelerates EV adoption in India's motorcycle-dominated two-wheeler market.Business TodayOla Electric's flagship Roadster X+ gets CMVR certification; stock reactsOla Electric Mobility Ltd announced that its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), has received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) in Manesar. The Roadster X+ is the first electric motorcycle in India to be certified with a completely in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, offering a range of up to 500 km on a single charge, and the company will now begin deliveries. Following the announcement, Ola Electric shares rose 1.21 per cent to Rs 35.86.InstagramInstagramOla Electric's flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+, has received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) in Manesar, clearing the way for customer deliveries. The motorcycle is powered by Ola Electric's indigenously developed 4680-format Bharat Cell battery pack, making it India's first electric motorcycle to be certified with a fully in-house developed 4680 battery cell, with a claimed range of up to 500 km on a single charge. The certification represents a milestone in Ola Electric's push to localise battery technology and expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio in India's electric mobility ecosystem.The Times of IndiaKumaraswamy pitches ICAT facility for Bengaluru to focus on EV, SDV development - The Economic TimesUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy has proposed Bengaluru to host the third International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), focusing on EV technology, autonomous systems, and software-defined vehicles. ICAT currently operates two centres at Manesar, Haryana under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, and the proposed Bengaluru facility aims to leverage the city's IT ecosystem to position India as a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions. The initiative aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and would include advanced EV development labs, cybersecurity facilities, ADAS research, and a National Automotive Data Repository.Autocar ProfessionalCrash and learn: iCAT’s passive safety lab shows just howThe International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) inaugurated its new Passive Safety Lab and three other testing facilities in Manesar, India, with a total investment of Rs 530 crore. The facility was officially opened by Union Minister Anant G Geete on May 29 to support OEMs and suppliers in meeting enhanced safety regulations, demonstrated by the crash testing of a Maruti Suzuki Baleno.