Auto expo 2023 ends with record trunout of over 6.36 lakh visitors: SIAM

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 has concluded with a record turnout of over 6.36 lakh visitors, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said on Wednesday. The biennial auto show, originally scheduled to be held in 2022 was postponed to this year due to COVID-19 and it witnessed five global launches, and launching and unveiling of 75 products.
It kicked off with press days on January 11-12 followed by general public days from January 13 to 18, 2023. "The show saw a turnout of 6,36,743 visitors, which is the highest-ever visitor turnout at Auto Expo," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Vinod Aggarwal said in a statement.
The show revolved around sustainable mobility and decarbonisation with thrust on five specific initiatives -- 'Surakshit Safar' focusing on road safety; 'Jaivik Pahal' for promotion of bio-fuel vehicles; 'Vidyutikaran' focusing on electrification of vehicles; 'Chakriyata' focusing on recycling of vehicles and 'Gas Gatishilta' focusing on gas mobility, he added.