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.
Jagadish Khattar
MD, Maruti Udyog Ltd.
September 24, 2025
Wonderful work being done. Expect lot many interactions with DAE on qualification of casks and many other fields.
Dr. A.K. Kohli
Chief Executive, BRIT (Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology),
September 23, 2025
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.
Santosh Mohan Dev
Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India
September 23, 2025
With best wishes.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Late President of India
September 23, 2025
A very lovely campus with talented and committed staff. Wonderful Conference, well planned and executed and coordinated. I wish all success.
M.C. Dathan
Director, VSSC, ISRO, Trivandrum
September 23, 2025
You have proved to be Master in Automobile Technology development. Good wishes for bright future. State Govt. is always with you.
Diwakar Raote
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra
August 26, 2025
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.
Nilkanth Avhad, IAS
Executive Director, PCRA
August 26, 2025
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.
Rajan Katoch
Secretary (Heavy Industries), GoI
July 13, 2025
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.
Maj. Gen. B.C. Khanduri
Hon'ble Minister MoRTH
January 19, 2019
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.
Devendra Phadnavis
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra
January 16, 2016
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.
Nitin Gadkari
Union Transport and Shipping Minister
July 23, 2015
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.
Anant Geete
Hon'ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public
June 16, 2014
I was hearing about this Organization. Pune is becoming automobile hub of the Asia and I am confident this Institution must be helping every Auto Unit.
Sharad Pawar
Hon'ble Min. Of Agriculture, GoI
August 14, 2010
Visited the laboratories and testing facilities at ARAI. I am impressed by the facility of testing and research. I wish all success for the staff and the organization.
Dr. Satyanarayana Dash
Secretary (Heavy Industries), GoI
April 11, 2008
Am extremely enlightened at the tremendous advancement In Automobile Testing Research to reach the level of International Standards. With the enthusiasm of the Director Dr. Marathe and his dedicated and devoted staff, I see no reason for it being the best International Institute with the rapid growth of this Industry. I wish the Director and his able colleagues, all the...
M. Kamal Naidu
Member Forest Advisory Commission &
Supreme Court of India
July 3, 2007
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. R. Chidambaram
Principal Scientific Advisor, GoI
January 20, 2007
I was very delighted to visit ARAI facilities on the occasion of launching Emission Certification Lab as a part of the NATRIP initiative. ARAI will have to play a major role in taking the Indian Auto India to world leadership position. My best wishes to Sh Marathe and his team.
Prithvi Raj Chavan
Hon'ble Minister of State (Prime Minister's Office)
July 17, 2006
Wonderful to be here. I wish to congratulate everyone involved with setting up of cask test facilities. These facilities have unique importance of their own in the safety related programs of DAE. Visit here also gave an opportunity to get a glimpse of programs here. My best wishes to various missions going on here.
Dr. Anil Kakodkar
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
January 4, 2006
Wonderful to be here. I wish to congratulate everyone involved with setting up of cask test facilities. These facilities have unique importance of their own in the safety related programs of DAE. Visit here also gave an opportunity to get a glimpse of programs here. My best wishes to various missions going on here.
Dr. Anil Kakodkar
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
January 6, 2004
ARAI's march towards becoming a 'Global Center of Excellence' has always impressed me every time I visited it. Abiding sense of commitment of each human being associated with this organization has never failed to move me. ARAI has a great vision and tremendous strength to achieve it. My sincerest good wishes!
Sunil Chaturvedi
Director, MoHI & PE, GoI
November 29, 2003
On the occasion of International Seminar - I visited this Institute - I am impressed by the efforts and planned progress. Govt. is fully committed to support to strengthen this organization to become a world class institute. I wish for the success and thanks to the President and Director giving me this opportunity.
Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
Hon'ble Minister of Industry (HI & PE), GoI
January 15, 2003
I am deeply impressed by the range of ARAI's activities and even more by the commitment of its staff. ARAI is making a significant contribution to the modernization of our automobile industry and deserves to be fully supported and encouraged. Mr. Bhanot has enhanced its status and thrust. Best wishes to him and his colleagues.
S. Sundar
Former Secretary, MoST &
Distinguished Fellow-TERI
May 15, 2002
On this National Technology Day, I wish ARAI continued success in its vital contribution to India's auto industry.
V. Sumantran
TATA Engineering, Pune
May 11, 2002
I am highly impressed to see the world class research facilities serving automotive industry. I congratulate Dr. Bhanot, Dr. Chaudhari and his team for developing and maintaining the expertise in the unique area for which we all Indians can feel proud. There are several areas in which our two organizations can work together. I look forward to this cooperation. Congratulations!...
Dr. A.K. Bhatnagar
Director (R&D), IOCL
January 7, 2002
Excellent function (SIAT)
Manohar Joshi
Hon'ble Minister of Industry (HI & PE)
January 10, 2001
Very competent and impressive Institution. There is great potential for growth.
R. Seshasayee
Ashok Leyland
January 13, 1998
I am happy to note the good work being done by the Stress and Analysis Group which I visited.
M. Natrajan
Director, VRDE, Chennai
January 2, 1992
Happy to visit this Institution. Good wishes.
Dr. M.R. Srinivasan
Chairman Atomic Energy Commission
August 28, 1989
Most impressed. Would like to come back and spend more time.
Shangzi Wu
Representative, World Bank
December 9, 1987
Long may ARAI continue to succeed and grow. Under the leadership of its director, it has made a major step forward with the new fatigue laboratory. It's Conference SIAT 87 was an excellent conference, I hope to return.
Dr. Cedric Ashley
February 2, 1987
It has been a pleasure to visit this emerging technological research temple to serve the automobile industry of India. I am confident that with more resources available from the newly established Central Fund, the ARAI will scale more heights of success. My best wishes to Dr. Ramchandran and all of his devoted colleagues.
Narayan Dutt Tiwari
Hon'ble Union Minister for Industries
January 18, 1984
I am really surprised by the achievements of the ARAI, modern equipment and facilities.
Stanislaw Radamitski
UNIDO Expert
June 2, 1981
It was a pleasure to visit the Automotive Research Institute. It is engaged in work, which has a vital bearing on the development of our country. Already it has lot of work to its credit. It can look forward to much better achievements.
Sadiq Ali
Hon. Governor Maharashtra
August 8, 1980
Good luck with your ambitious plans.
S. Andrews
MIRA, UK
May 1, 1980
Lot of progress I noticed, since my last visit. Keep it up!
Arun Kirloskar
Kirloskar Cummins
March 27, 1980
Extremely well organised setup. Ideal for industry.
Baba Kalyani
Bharat Forge
September 12, 1979
Highly impressed with the setup and the job being performed in great cordial. Wish you a great success.
Brijmohan Lal Munjal
Majestic Auto, Ludhiana
July 24, 1978
The visit has been extremely educative. The place is suitably equipped to assist growing industries in maintaining quality product.
N. D. Phatak
Spaco Carburettors
June 3, 1978
What Disney land is to a child, ARAI is to an automobile engineer.
Shridhar Kalmadi
Shri Sai Service Station
May 24, 1978
Quite an improvement, since my visit a year ago.
Venu Srinivasan
Sundaram Clayton
May 6, 1978
Very much impressive
M. D. Delos
Industrial Advisor, UNIDO, Vienna
October 12, 1977
Best wishes!
G. D. Merrem
Resident Representative UNDP, New Delhi
October 12, 1977
I was very happy to see the progress being made by the institute.
R. G. Gupte
Municipal Commissioner, Mumbai
October 3, 1977
Very much impressed by the dedication of Mr. Rao and his staff and also overwhelmed by their hospitality.
Roger Polgar
Resident Representative UNDP
August 16, 1977
Very happy to see the progress made.
N. K. Firodia
Bajaj Tempo
July 20, 1977
It is good to see the promising developments made by the ARAI, since my last visit. December 24, 1976
Brig. B. J. Shahaney
Secretary. For Technical Dev, Ministry of Industry, New Delhi
December 24, 1976
I was shown round the research station and I must say it has come to the take off stage. I have no doubt that it well soon assume it's proper responsibilities. Sincere thanks to Shri B.S.V. Rao who is taking such keen interest in the organization.
Lalchand Hirachand
Walchand Group
December 11, 1976
Best wishes!
C. S. Kirloskar
Kirloskar Cummins
September 25, 1975
Good wishes!
N. A. Kalyani
Bharat Forge
August 12, 1975
Best wishes!
H. K. Firodia
Bajaj Tempo
July 12, 1975
Good wishes!
Rahul Bajaj
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
July 12, 1975
