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    Automotive Homologation, Testing & Certification, Research & Development,
    Innovation as well as Skill Development

About ARAI

THE AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), established in 1966, is the leading automotive R&D organization of the country set up by the Automotive Industry with the Government of India. ARAI is an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India.

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2025 Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award

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2023 IESA Industry Excellence Award on Battery Safe

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Best Learning Center Award 2015 ‘ARAI ACADEMY & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE’

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2019

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MCCIA Dr. R J Rathi Annual Award for Green Initiatives, 2022

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Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2016

Message From The Director

The automotive sector has always been of paramount importance for the country’s growth and ARAI has been playing dynamic role in the progress of Indian automotive sector for over last five decades, working in harmony and confidence with its stakeholders, like Government, Industry and Academia for development of Automotive Industry, by playing multiple roles. Testing & Validation, Certification & Homologation, Design & Development, Standardization & Harmonization, Advisory & Consultancy, Education & Training, Audit & Inspection, R&D, India specific studies & data generation, indigenous & cost effective technology development, etc. are some of the ARAI activities that shaped the automotive excellence, where it is today.
ARAI, in its commitment to develop sustainable mobility solutions is acting as a catalyst in moving towards safer, sustainable and cleaner environment and transportation sector. In today’s VUCA World scenario, ARAI is committed to leverage all its resources to protect the interest of its customers, stakeholders, employees and overall operations. Our teams are trained not only for testing and homologation for Indian requirements but are also accredited for export homologation. With right people, technology and tools to fulfil our commitments, ARAI is well equipped to take up future challenges. ARAI also recognizes the need to develop engineers to meet the rising demands of the automotive industry. ARAI Academy continues not only develop the next-gen engineers, but also upskill the working professionals for providing cutting edge solutions.
We, at ARAI, are proud to be an important element of the growth of automotive sector, with our world-class infrastructure and research expertise. It’s time for collective, collaborative and cooperative efforts to innovate newer solutions for inclusive development. ARAI – the tried, tested and trusted partner of the industry, with its motto – ‘Progress through Research’ pledges support to all stakeholders.

Let’s drive together to a brighter future.

Dr. Reji Mathai

Dr. Reji Mathai

Director, ARAI

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ARAI’s Research & Development focuses on advancing automotive technology through innovation in safety, emissions, alternative fuels, and mobility solutions.
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ARAI’s Engineering Services provide comprehensive solutions for design, testing, validation, and homologation of automotive systems and components.
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ARAI’s Education & Training programs offer specialized courses and skill development initiatives to nurture talent in automotive engineering and technology.

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The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has established a global presence through partnerships, collaborations, and its role in international automotive research and regulatory platforms.

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Jagadish Khattar

Jagadish Khattar

MD, Maruti Udyog Ltd.

An excellent Institution with very good facilities for testing and for R&D in the automotive sector. Some of these capabilities e.g. in the noise and vibration area and in the crash effects area can also be valuable for other sectors.
Dr. A.K. Kohli

Dr. A.K. Kohli

Chief Executive, BRIT (Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology),

Wonderful work being done. Expect lot many interactions with DAE on qualification of casks and many other fields.
Santosh Mohan Dev

Santosh Mohan Dev

Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India

Extremely glad to visit ARAI and see its unique facilities. I have no doubt in my mind that with this kind of initiative, we will soon emerge as a global player.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Late President of India

With best wishes.
M.C. Dathan

M.C. Dathan

Director, VSSC, ISRO, Trivandrum

A very lovely campus with talented and committed staff. Wonderful Conference, well planned and executed and coordinated. I wish all success.
Diwakar Raote

Diwakar Raote

Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra

You have proved to be Master in Automobile Technology development. Good wishes for bright future. State Govt. is always with you.
Nilkanth Avhad, IAS

Nilkanth Avhad, IAS

Executive Director, PCRA

Today I visited ARAI in reference to meeting regarding HDV norms. I am deeply impressed with activities carried out by ARAI and level of excellence achieved. I wish ARAI all success.
Rajan Katoch

Rajan Katoch

Secretary (Heavy Industries), GoI

Impressed by the state-of-art facilities established and coming up here and the professionalism and dedication of the Director and ARAI staff which together make ARAI a class institution. Keep up the good work.
Maj. Gen. B.C. Khanduri

Maj. Gen. B.C. Khanduri

Hon'ble Minister MoRTH

An excellent Institution with very good facilities for testing and for R&D in the automotive sector. Some of these capabilities e.g. in the noise and vibration area and in the crash effects area can also be valuable for other sectors.
Devendra Phadnavis

Devendra Phadnavis

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra

It's a proud privilege to kickstart the Golden Jubilee Celebration of ARAI. It has assumed the position of a premier Institution in the automobile sector. Starting as a humble testing facility now it is a lab of innovations. My best wishes for future.
Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari

Union Transport and Shipping Minister

Good and outstanding research which is very much useful for the future of the Country. Import of the crude and gas is a big problem for the economy of the country. For future of the Country, ARAI is very much important. Will be useful for the future of the country.
Anant Geete

Anant Geete

Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public

Today I got an opportunity to visit and see the ARAI labs. Research and Certification work to compete with the global requirements is being rightly done here. The Organization is doing commendable work and Industry needs to support it. Everyone in the Organization, its Directors and staff are working sincerely.

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