Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Inaugurates SIAT 2026 in Pune

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel,i H. D. Kumaraswamy, inaugurated the three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 in Pune, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards safe, sustainable and globally competitive mobility solutions.

Organised by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in association with SAE International and SAEINDIA, SIAT 2026 is being held during ARAI’s Diamond Jubilee Year and focuses on innovative pathways for future-ready transportation systems.

Addressing the gathering of automotive experts, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers,Shri Kumaraswamy congratulated ARAI for its six decades of contribution in driving innovation and empowering safer and cleaner mobility. He described ARAI’s role in strengthening India’s automotive ecosystem as “commendable and transformative.”

During his visit to the symposium, the Union Minister toured various exhibition stalls, interacted with industry stakeholders, startups and researchers, and explored emerging technologies aimed at enhancing passenger safety and mobility efficiency. He visited the ARAI Pavilion and the Technology Pavilion, where cutting-edge innovations in vehicle testing, safety systems, electrification and connected mobility were showcased.(updated on 27thjanuary 2026)