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  • CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 to Showcase Future of Global Mobility in Pune

    CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025

    Pune: The CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region, is set to take place from October 9 to 11, 2025, at the Pune International Exhibition Centre, Moshi.

    The flagship event will spotlight the evolving landscape of automotive innovation, sustainability, and future mobility.

    CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 to Drive Conversations on Future of Transportation

    Under the theme “Innovate. Integrate. Impact: The Future of Mobility,” the CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 will unite key stakeholders across the automotive value chain.

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    The exhibition will cover sectors such as commercial and passenger vehicles, EV ecosystem development, sustainable charging infrastructure, battery technology, policy and regulatory frameworks, automotive logistics, and advanced manufacturing systems.

    Arvind Goel, Chairman, CII WR Taskforce on Future Mobility & Vice Chairman, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd, highlighted that the event aims to bring together industry leaders to accelerate collaboration in the fast-evolving global mobility landscape.

    Platform for Western India to Explore Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions

    According to Akash Passey, Chairman, CII WR Taskforce on R&D, Innovation & Digitalisation and President, ZF Group India, the platform will allow Punekars and industry participants from Western India to engage with global innovators and experience emerging automotive technologies firsthand.

    Rajnikant Behera, Chairman, CII Pune Zonal Council & Executive Director, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, emphasized that India’s automotive sector is undergoing a transformative phase led by multiple mega trends, making the CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 both significant and timely.

    Showcasing the Full Spectrum of Powertrains and Technologies

    The exhibition will feature world-class automobile manufacturers presenting diverse powertrains, including internal combustion, hybrid, electric, hydrogen, CNG/LNG, and ethanol/biofuel systems. Exhibits will also include traditional and new-age automotive components, electrical and mechanical subsystems, and innovations driving sustainable mobility.

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    M S Shankar, Co-Chairman, CII WR Taskforce on R&D, Innovation & Digitalisation and Senior Advisor at ANAND Automotive Pvt Ltd, said the event will host expert sessions designed to foster innovation and promote sustainable growth in India’s mobility ecosystem.

    Concurrent Events and Knowledge Sessions at CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025

    Key highlights of the three-day event include:

    • CII Automotive Research & Development Conclave 2025 (October 9) – “Navigating the New Era of Automotive Research Excellence.”
    • CII Software-Led Mobility Conclave 2025 (October 10) – “Driving India’s Software-led Mobility Revolution.”
    • ARAI-AMTIF ‘Navigyaan’ – Startup & Innovation Conclave 2025.

    The CII NexGen Mobility Show 2025 will serve as a collaborative platform for policymakers, industry experts, innovators, and researchers to exchange insights, explore business synergies, and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent mobility in India and beyond.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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