The apex national association representing Auto Industry was incorporated as AIAM, 39 years ago. Over the years, apart from protecting and promoting the interest of the Automobile Industry, the Association has aquired a social face, with increasing emphasis on environment and safety related issues.

Keeping pace with the changing needs and in order to facilitate greater flexibility in operation, a society, namely, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) was formed in May 1998. All the companies who were the members of AIAM has become members of SIAM. In addition 3 new companies have also taken SIAM membership.

In the beginning SIAM will carry on part of the responsibilities of AIAM and then gradually all the activities of AIAM will be handed and safety.

SIAM is an important channel of communication for the Automobile Industry with the Government and National and International organisations. In keeping with the liberalised economic environment, the Society is committed to playing a proactive role in all issues of relevance to the Industry.

The Society also aims to play a pro-active role in creating awareness on important matters like Road Safety and Environment Protection. SIAM will organise, biennially, the Auto Expo series of Tade Fairs in co-operation with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Automotive Component Manufactures Association of India (ACMA).

SIAM is committed to the advancement of vehicular technology in India, which would ensure that the products are environment friendly, with enmhanced safety features, are cost effective and provide mobility to an increasing number of people.

The Indian Automobile Industry has an agenda for the future and SIAM hopes to be a catalyst in its endeavour to create an internationally competitive Automobile Industry and enhance the role of the industry as a responsible corporate citizen.