February 12, 2026
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wbk Institute of Production Science at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, to collaborate on advanced manufacturing and circular factory research. The agreement formalises joint efforts in research and development across digital production systems, circularity, quality management, and talent development. […]
February 12, 2026
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has developed a dedicated test facility in Pune to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Indian road conditions. The infrastructure is intended to address validation requirements as ADAS features expand from premium vehicles to mass market segments. Spread across 20 acres, the ADAS Test City has been […]
January 27, 2026
The three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 opened in Pune on 27 January 2026, bringing together automotive manufacturers, researchers, policymakers and technology providers to discuss developments in vehicle safety, clean mobility and advanced automotive systems. The event is being held during the Diamond Jubilee year of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). […]
October 29, 2025
Ola Electric Mobility Limited has received certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for its indigenously developed 5.2 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack based on 4680 Bharat Cell technology. The certification, granted under the AIS-156 Amendment 4 standards issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, makes Ola the first Indian electric vehicle […]
