The key objectives of the conference are to Serve as a platform for stakeholders from the automotive and allied industrial sectors to share their expert views on strengthening the base for automotive R&D; Develop  a systematic approach to address the key gaps in the R&D domain; Understand the domestic and global R&D phase to plan for future developments ; Highlight priority areas for developing robust systems and solutions through research and innovation; Catalyze the automotive growth through innovation and evolving technology; Facilitate knowledge flow by working with international organizations through bi-lateral / multilateral cooperation mechanism; Create awareness among the end-users and consumers.