Selling to India's Auto & Automobile Industry: Parts, Accessories & Beyond

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Selling to India's Auto & Automobile Industry: Parts, Accessories & Beyond

The automobile supply chain in India is huge and layered — manufacturers, spare parts suppliers, and accessory retailers all buy differently. Here's how to target the right layer.

Automobile companies: OEM-level, high volume

Vehicle manufacturers and assemblers buy components, raw materials, and industrial services at scale. Long sales cycles and strict quality/compliance requirements, but very high order volumes once you're an approved vendor.

Spare parts & accessories businesses: aftermarket

These businesses serve the aftermarket — repairs, upgrades, replacements. Faster sales cycles, more price competition, and a much larger number of potential buyers than the OEM layer.

Practical tip: aftermarket buyers respond well to bulk-pricing and fast-delivery pitches; OEM buyers care more about certifications and long-term supply reliability. Don't use the same pitch for both.

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