Eastern India’s first auto show was inaugurated by the State Transport Minister in Kolkata. There is a expectation that the eastern region has 13 percent of share of sales of the national auto sector, according to the SIAM.
But South and West has 25 and 30 percent of the share of the sales each. The largest part that is nearly 35 percent is held by North. There is a larger potential for industry growth.
It is said that Eastern auto show focused more on the local involvement and as it provides the exposure to local regions. The share of the West Bengal held only 4 percent of the national sales, though there industry grew by nearly 25 percent in previous year.
The auto show in Kolkata will continue till November 22 at Salt Lake Stadium, with around 20 auto exhibitors. There are major companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Toyota and etc.
It is seen like, the main responsibility of the auto show East is to encourage sales. Special things like bike racing and a 4X4 track have set up in order to attract the visitors.