TL;DR
SIAM's recent Sustainability Week emphasized India's commitment to a circular economy in the automotive sector through new material compliance and sustainability standards.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently concluded its four-day Sustainability Week 2026, culminating in the inaugural International Conference on Automotive Material Compliance & Sustainability (AMCS) in New Delhi. The event brought together global regulators, industry leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on driving circularity, compliance, and innovation within the global automotive supply chain. A key focus was India's role in advancing sustainable mobility through stringent global safety standards and the principles of a circular economy.
Discussions at the conference highlighted the importance of compliance with the End-of-Life Vehicles Rules 2025, which aims to strengthen structured vehicle scrappage and resource recovery mechanisms in the country. Participants underscored the need for a systemic shift to an automotive circular economy, covering aspects from design philosophy and material sourcing to manufacturing practices and digital tracking.
