ACMA, Spark Minda Host Tech Show to Strengthen Tier-2 and Tier-3 Supplier Capabilities

The ACMA Mobility Foundation and Spark Minda Group have hosted the Spark Connect Tech Show, assembling 25 supplier partners for focused buyer-seller interactions designed to enhance visibility and capability development for Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers within the automotive supply chain. The programme represents a strategic evolution in ACMA's methodology, moving away from OEM-led exhibitions towards Tier-1-hosted platforms, facilitating more direct communication between suppliers and purchasing teams. The format permitted supplier partners to demonstrate their solutions and engage directly with Tier-1 and OEM-facing departments.

"While ACMA organises several large exhibitions and international events, targeted technology shows such as these play a distinct role in supporting individual companies. They enable direct engagement between OEMs, Tier-1s and supplier partners, and provide valuable, specific feedback from engineering, R&D and procurement teams. This kind of engagement is critical as we work to strengthen Tier-2 capabilities and build a more competitive automotive ecosystem," Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA, said in a statement.

The Spark Connect Tech Show forms part of the ACMA Mobility Foundation's continuing programmes to strengthen supply-chain integration and advance the development of a globally competitive automotive components ecosystem.

"Through our collaboration with the ACMA Mobility Foundation on initiatives such as the Spark Connect Tech Show, we are working to improve visibility and access for Tier-2 and Tier-3 supplier partners across Tier-1s and OEMs. These buyer-seller engagements provide an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and explore potential collaboration and business opportunities within the automotive value chain," said Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Spark Minda Group and Chairperson, Supply Chain & Raw Materials Pillar, ACMA.

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) represents over 1,100 manufacturers contributing more than 90 per cent of the auto component industry's turnover in the organised sector. 

In FY2025, the combined turnover of the auto component industry stood at USD 80.2 billion with USD 22.9 billion in exports and a trade surplus of USD 450 million.