The automotive industry in India has shown impressive growth over the past decade. With rising incomes and purchase power, personal vehicle ownership in India is on the rise. However, India is also grappling with mounting vehicle scrappage. Old and obsolete commercial vehicles plying on roads contribute significantly to air pollution. Recognizing this challenge, in 2016 the Indian government put forth a policy for scrapping old vehicles. However, lack of infrastructure and unclear guidelines had hampered its implementation. In recent years, focus on strict emission norms and impetus on electric vehicles have renewed interest in developing a robust vehicle scrapping ecosystem in India. Several global leaders have also announced investments in setting up automotive dismantling and recycling facilities in India. It is expected that a well-regulated vehicle scrapping program can boost replacement demand for new vehicles and support India's transition to more environment-friendly mobility solutions.
Market Dynamics
The key drivers propelling the growth of India's vehicle scrapping market include stringent emission norms by the government to curb air pollution, rise in aging vehicles, availability of incentives under voluntary and mandatory vehicle scrapping policies, and economic viability of recycling automotive parts. However, factors like inadequacies in infrastructure for quality inspection and dismantling facilities, lack of organized sector participation, and uncertainties over resale value of discarded parts pose challenges. There is vast opportunity for Indian dismantling and recycling technology providers to set up operations and collaborate with insurance companies, lending institutions, and automakers. Developing a circular economy approach by reusing components can boost sustainable automotive manufacturing and maintenance in India.
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