2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

The 2022 Indian Auto Expo has been postponed. This is due to the threat from the third wave of COVID-19. The decision to postpone the biennial event comes from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) after consulting with automotive manufacturers in India.

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

Back in 2020, the Auto Expo 2020 was scheduled before the pandemic hit our country. However, a few exhibitors couldn't participate due to the prevailing pandemic in their respective countries.

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

The Auto Expo is one of the country's largest B2C (Business to Consumer) events. It is the largest event for the automotive industry and a large crowd is expected to show up at the expo. Social distancing isn't really a possibility and this can cause the accelerated spread of the virus in the country as interested people from all over the country can attend the expo.

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

A statement released by the SIAM said, "Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2022 is currently scheduled from 2nd - 9th February 2022 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. Safety of Exhibitors, Visitors and all stakeholders involved and present at the Expo is the topmost priority for SIAM. It is in this context that the Indian Automobile Industry and SIAM recognises the inherent risks in organising the Auto Expo due to the on-going Covid-19 Pandemic and the apprehensions of a possible 3rd Wave."

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

The statement also mentioned the uncertainty of the third wave in the country and the time required for organising such a huge event in the country. "There is uncertainty around how COVID-19 would develop in the coming months and at the same time organising Auto Expo would need a lead time of preferably a year."

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

Also, Auto Expo is like a festival of celebration for the Indian Automobile Industry and we look forward to receiving maximum people with no fear of spread of infection."

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

The magnitude of the risk of spread of infection is extremely high in a B2C show like Auto Expo which is visited by large crowds and maintaining social distance would be difficult. It has therefore been decided to postpone the Auto Expo - The Motor Show for now.

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

The exact date for the next edition of Auto Expo - The Motor Show would be finalised later this year keeping in view the Covid situation and in alignment with the OICA Calendar of global Auto shows.

2022 Indian Auto Expo Postponed Due To COVID-19 Threat — New Dates To Be Announced Soon

Thoughts On 2022 Indian Auto Expo Being Postponed

It is encouraging to see how private companies are coming together at the time of pandemic to slow down the spread of the virus despite knowing that their decisions may affect their growth.

It is also our duty not to be bogged down by the pandemic and do what we can to stop the spread of the virus. The 2022 Auto Expo might be delayed, but rest assured, it will happen.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 16:41 [IST]
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