INDEA Lays Foundation for India鈥檚 First Auto Design School
20 Jun 2025 CW Team
The Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), the country鈥檚 first institute focused solely on automobile design and management, held its foundation stone ceremony at XLRI Delhi-NCR. The event was graced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who virtually unveiled the stone as Chief Guest.
INDEA aims to become a premier talent hub, driving innovation in the Indian automotive sector. The school will focus on advanced design, mobility solutions, and sustainable practices, playing a vital role in shaping India鈥檚 transition from a cost-driven to a quality-led automotive industry.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Gadkari emphasised the industry's role in achieving the Rs 417 trillion (USD 5 trillion) economy vision, highlighting the need for smart design, robust safety standards, R&D, and next-generation testing frameworks. He added, 鈥淭he young talent trained at INDEA will transform knowledge into innovation and innovation into national strength.鈥�
The institute is expected to support employment generation, enhance global competitiveness, and position India as a leader in automotive research and design.