# The first automobile in India rolled in 1897 in Bombay.

# India is being recognized as potential emerging auto market.

# Foreign players are adding to their investments in Indian auto industry.

# Within two-wheelers, motorcycles contribute 80% of the segment size.

# Unlike the USA, the Indian passenger vehicle market is dominated by cars (79%).

# Tata Motors dominates over 60% of the Indian commercial vehicle market.

# 2/3rd of auto component production is consumed directly by OEMs.

# India is the largest three-wheeler market in the world.

# India is the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in th world.

# India is the second largest tractor manufacturer in the world.

# India is the fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world.

# The number one global motorcycle manufacturer is in India.

# India is the fourth largest car market in Asia - recently crossed the 1 million mark.