The Executive Committee of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, today elected Mr Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, as its new President for 2024-25.


Mr Shailesh Chandra, who previously served as the Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd.

The new office bearers were elected during the Executive Committee Meeting held today.

The members of SIAM also elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as the Vice President of SIAM for 2024-25. 

Mr Satyakam Arya, CEO & MD, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles was elected as the Treasurer of SIAM for 2024-25.

About SIAM

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It is a society with charitable objectives registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Its objectives include enhancing the contribution of the automobile industry to the growth and development of the Indian economy, assisting the automobile industry to meet its social obligations, and encouraging the efficiency of industry in general and the automobile industry, particularly in India. SIAM focuses on activities related to the improvement of the environment and ensuring the safety and protection of automobile vehicle users and the public at large. Recognizing these objectives, SIAM has been granted registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961 as an institution with charitable purposes.