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Automotive

Support Automotive Innovation. Coordinate Product and Supply-Chain Requirements. Enable Responsible Growth.

AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR ADVISORY

Understanding Automotive in India

Astronis Global advises automotive manufacturers, component suppliers, mobility businesses, dealers, technology providers and investors on corporate, regulatory, contractual and commercial matters across the automotive value chain.

Automotive businesses operate across product development, manufacturing, sourcing, sales, after-sales service and emerging mobility technologies. Requirements vary with product category, vehicle type, market, manufacturing activity and the organisation's position in the supply chain.

OUR SERVICES FOR AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR ADVISORY

Our automotive sector services

Coordinated automotive sector advisory support shaped around your business context and applicable requirements.

Automotive Business Structuring & Investment

Support entity, joint venture, investment and expansion arrangements.

Manufacturing, Supplier & Distribution Contracts

Prepare or review OEM, supplier, dealership and distribution agreements.

Product Regulation & Type-Approval Coordination

Map potentially relevant vehicle, component, testing and certification requirements.

Electric Mobility, Batteries & Charging Advisory

Coordinate commercial and regulatory considerations for EV and charging activities.

Technology, Data & Mobility Partnerships

Review software, connected vehicle, data, IP and technology collaboration arrangements.

Transactions, Due Diligence & Dispute Support

Support acquisitions, supply-chain diligence, claims and commercial negotiations.

KEY BENEFITS

Why automotive sector advisory matters

Automotive businesses operate across product development, manufacturing, sourcing, sales, after-sales service and emerging mobility technologies. Requirements vary with product category, vehicle type, market, manufacturing activity and the organisation's position in the supply chain.

Automotive advisory and legal support
Automotive Sector Advisory
Considered for your next chapter.

Clarify obligations across…

Clarify obligations across manufacturing, distribution and mobility roles.

Strengthen supplier and OEM…

Strengthen supplier and OEM contract protections.

Identify product approval and…

Identify product approval and market-entry dependencies.

Support electric mobility and…

Support electric mobility and technology partnerships.

Improve supply-chain allocation…

Improve supply-chain allocation of quality and recall responsibilities.

Coordinate legal, regulatory…

Coordinate legal, regulatory and commercial considerations.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Legal framework for automotive sector advisory

Automotive businesses operate across product development, manufacturing, sourcing, sales, after-sales service and emerging mobility technologies. Requirements vary with product category, vehicle type, market, manufacturing activity and the organisation's position in the supply chain.

  • Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules

    Vehicle and road-use requirements depend on product, activity and current rules.

  • Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

    Standards and certification requirements apply to specified products as notified.

  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019

    Product, service, warranty and consumer-facing duties may be relevant.

  • Environment, battery and waste rules

    Environmental and extended-producer obligations depend on product and regulated role.

  • Data, competition and sector policies

    Additional considerations may apply to connected vehicles, platforms, market conduct and investment.

Automotive advisory and legal support
Structure for today.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Automotive value-chain considerations

A practical overview of automotive sector advisory considerations. The appropriate route depends on the facts, applicable law and current requirements.

FeaturesStageManufacturingDistributionMobility / EV Services
Core activityVehicle or component productionSales, dealership and after-salesCharging, fleet or connected services
Key contractsSupply, tooling and quality agreementsDealer, sales and service termsPlatform, charging and technology terms
Regulatory focusProduct, plant and environmental requirementsConsumer, warranty and sales disclosuresService role, equipment and data obligations
Main operational riskQuality, continuity and recall exposureChannel performance and customer claimsAvailability, safety and partner dependency
Evidence priorityTesting, traceability and quality recordsSales, warranty and service recordsUsage, incident and service-level records

Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.

AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR ADVISORY PROCESS

Automotive advisory process

A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.

  1. Business and product mapping

    Understand products, vehicle classes, markets, facilities and value-chain role.

  2. Regulatory and approval review

    Identify potentially applicable standards, testing, certification and operational requirements.

  3. Supplier and technology assessment

    Map critical suppliers, software, data, IP and manufacturing dependencies.

  4. Contract and risk allocation

    Review quality, warranties, recalls, delivery, indemnity and change mechanisms.

  5. Market readiness and implementation

    Coordinate documentation, approvals and internal action owners.

  6. Ongoing monitoring

    Revisit product, supply-chain and compliance issues as regulations or business models evolve.

DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

Documents for automotive sector advisory

The exact checklist depends on the matter, available records and applicable procedure.

  • Product, vehicle and component specifications
  • Type approval, testing, certification and conformity records
  • Manufacturing, quality, recall and traceability procedures
  • OEM, supplier, tooling, dealer and distribution contracts
  • EV, battery, charging, software and connected-service materials
  • Environmental, warranty, customer and incident records
PROFESSIONAL FEES & ADVISORY PACKAGES

Automotive Sector Advisory professional fees

Fees depend on the matter, complexity, urgency, jurisdictions and agreed scope.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Automotive Sector Advisory assessment

On request
  • Initial matter and document review
  • Applicable requirement assessment
  • Recommended next steps
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EXTENDED SUPPORT

Automotive Sector Advisory support

On request
  • Matter-specific planning
  • Filing or representation coordination
  • Ongoing status and deadline support
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FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

Complex or connected requirements

Request a tailored scope for complex matters or connected workstreams related to automotive sector advisory.

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Government fees, court charges and third-party costs are confirmed separately against current requirements.

KEY FEATURES

Automotive Sector Advisory at a glance

Clarify obligations across manufacturing, distribution and mobility roles.
Strengthen supplier and OEM contract protections.
Identify product approval and market-entry dependencies.
Support electric mobility and technology partnerships.
Improve supply-chain allocation of quality and recall responsibilities.
Coordinate legal, regulatory and commercial considerations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A few useful answers

Common questions about automotive sector advisory and the relevant process.

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Do automotive products always need the same certification?
Can automotive supplier agreements be reviewed?
Does automotive advisory include electric vehicles?
Who is responsible for a vehicle or component recall?
Can connected vehicle data be included?
TESTIMONIALS

Clear advice. Practical direction.

Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.

Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
Ananya MehtaChief Executive Officer, Northstar Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.★★★★★
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Rohan KapoorFounder & Managing Director, Vertex Digital Solutions★★★★
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
Priya NairGeneral Counsel, Meridian Healthcare Group★★★★★
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Move automotive projects forward with coordinated sector support

Align product requirements, supplier contracts, technology partnerships and market-entry actions across the automotive value chain.

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