Market Trends of india automotive led lighting Industry
Homegrown automotive brands are promoting economical passenger and commercial vehicles
- The total automobile vehicle production in India stood at 27.47 million units in 2022, and it was expected to reach 29.06 million units in 2023. The COVID-19 outbreak impacted the auto industry's entire operations. In April 2020, the auto industry was completely shut down, and no sales were recorded. Sales started in May 2020, but even then, they were far lower than they had been at the same point in 2019. According to a calculation by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the shutdown decision caused a daily output loss of INR 2,300 crore (USD 277.07 million). However, the market rebounded in 2021, and it is projected to witness positive growth throughout the forecast period.
- TATA Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Auto Ltd, among others, are the country's top automakers. India's automotive industry is expanding, with businesses emphasizing alternative fuels and improving the vehicle economy with eco-friendly fuels. For instance, Tata Motors introduced the Starbus Electric Bus, a passenger vehicle driven by alternative fuels, to satisfy the present and future passenger transportation needs in smart cities. Due to the energy-saving capabilities and high-lumen output of LED lights, they are being increasingly adopted in vehicles.
- Vehicle lighting is still a crucial component. Lighting enhances the aesthetic appeal of a vehicle's interior and exterior while contributing to vehicle safety. For instance, in September 2021, more than 50 companies in India submitted applications for production-linked incentives for LEDs and other products, with a proposed investment of INR 6,000 crores (USD 722 million). Such investments by companies and the government are expected to drive the overall adoption of LED lighting in India.
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Government policies are helping extend the network of charging stations
- Currently, India is in its developing phase. By March 2023, there were 6,586 public charging stations (PCS) operational in the country. The Government of India consistently demonstrates its commitment to establishing India as one of the significant players in the EV industry by introducing initiatives for electric vehicles.
- As India is developing, the electric vehicle industry is also picking pace, with the possibility of 100% FDI, new manufacturing plants, and an increased push to improve charging infrastructure. The government is promoting the installation of EV charging stations by providing capital subsidies, including FAME-II, PLI SCHEME, Battery Switching Policy, Special Electric Mobility Zone, and tax reduction on EVs. In April 2019, the FAME II plan was introduced with an USD 1204.65 million budget to support 500,000 e-three-wheelers, 7,000 e-buses, 55,000 e-passenger vehicles, and a million e-two-wheelers. The purpose was to encourage electric vehicle adoption in India. The plan was supposed to end in 2022. In September 2021, a PLI Scheme, or Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, for the automotive sector was approved by the Cabinet to increase the manufacturing of electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Additionally, as a value addition under the PLI scheme, investments in the LED lighting market are expected to be around 40% to 75%. This would also result in the manufacturing of components or sub-assemblies that were originally not manufactured in India. Such investments by the government are expected to drive the overall LED lighting market in India, including automotive LEDs. Further growing demand for EVs in India is expected to boost the demand for EV charging infrastructure, which would also create the need for automotive LEDs during the forecast period.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Indian government schemes are providing affordable residential homes, boosting the LED light penetration in the country
- One hundred percent loan approvals and tax incentives on interest payment are promoting the sales of EVs, complementing the growth of LEDs
- Production-linked incentives are expected to encourage local LED manufacturing industries
- Governments are investing in road connectivity between Tier I and Tier II cities
- Rising per capita income in the country is boosting the demand for LED lighting from the residential, commercial, and automotive sectors
- Affordable cars and the dominance of the two-wheeler segment will propel the growth of the LED lighting market
- Increasing nuclear families, urbanization, and increasing per capita income are driving the growth of the housing sector
- Government schemes such as UJALA are increasing the penetration of LEDs in the country
