The Automotive Research Association of India

Research Institute of the Automotive Industry with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India.

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About ARAI
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a premier automotive R&D organization in India, dedicated to vehicle engineering, safety, emissions, and technology development. It plays a crucial role in setting industry standards, homologation, and certification while driving innovation in mobility solutions.

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Centre of Excellence
Centre of Excellence

Centre of Excellence Green Mobility

Centre of Excellence Powertrain

Fatigue & Materials Centre of Excellence (FMCE)

Intelligent Vehicle Technology CoE
Consulting & Advisory
Departments & Laboratories
ARAI features specialized departments and advanced labs for vehicle testing, certification, and research. Key areas include powertrain, emissions, safety, NVH, materials, and crash testing, driving innovation and industry compliance.

Departments & Laboratories

Automotive Electronics Department

Calibration Laboratory

Digital Twin Laboratory

Drivetrain Development Centre

Emission Certification Laboratory

Engine Development Lab (EDL)

Engineering Design & Simulation Centre

Environment Research Laboratory

Homologation Management & Regulation

Fatigue & Materials Centre of Excellence

Knowledge Centre

Technology Group

Noise Vibration & Harshness Laboratory

Passive Safety Laboratory

Powertrain Development

Safety and Homologation Laboratory

Structural Dynamics Laboratory

Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory
R&D Technologies
Certification & Standardisation
ARAI provides comprehensive certification and homologation services for all types of vehicles, systems, and components, including support for export homologation. It is recognized by international certification bodies from Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia, and assists the Indian government in standard formulation, regulatory harmonization, and setting up vehicle inspection centers. ARAI is also developing advanced infrastructure for testing and certifying electric and hybrid vehicles.

Certification & Standardisation

Certification

Standardisation

E-Services Homologation & Regulation
Knowledge Initiatives
ARAI promotes knowledge sharing through training, seminars, publications, and collaborations, fostering innovation and skill development in the automotive industry.

Knowledge Initiatives

Academic Collaboration (Learning Center)

Upskilling Programme (Training Center)

Conferences/Seminar

Technology Theatre
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