Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Electric Mobility, has become the first Indian to be elected President of OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles). Headquartered in Paris and founded in 1919, OICA represents the global automobile manufacturers’ community on key issues such as safety, emissions, and trade policy. Chandra’s appointment signifies India’s growing influence in global automotive governance, especially in electric mobility and sustainable transport. His leadership will help align India’s fast-evolving vehicle ecosystem with global standards while promoting EV innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainable manufacturing in the international automotive industry.