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The 17th Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Automotive, held on January 20, 2026, in New Delhi, focused on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the automotive sector, addressing supply chain resilience, carbon dioxide regulations, and powertrain diversification. Key participants emphasized the importance of sourcing materials for electric vehicles and transitioning to sustainable mobility technologies. The meeting highlighted a projected bilateral trade of USD 33.4 billion for 2024-25, alongside significant German investment plans in India.