CII Automotive Water Conference 2025

"Enhancing Water Use Efficiency for Smarter Mobility”

9 October 2025, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi


The CII Triveni Water Institute organised the CII Automotive Water Conference 2025 on the theme “Enhancing Water Use Efficiency for Smarter Mobility”, marking the first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated exclusively to water stewardship in the automotive sector. The Conference brought together senior industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, and sustainability experts to deliberate on critical water challenges across automotive manufacturing and mobility ecosystems.


Against the backdrop of growing climate risks, evolving regulatory frameworks, and global sustainability imperatives, the Conference served as a high-impact knowledge platform to advance sectoral leadership in responsible water management. The deliberations focused on strengthening water resilience, improving efficiency across supply chains, and leveraging technology-driven solutions to support smarter and more sustainable mobility.

This year, the Automotive Water Conference focused on:

  • Building water resilience in the automotive sector amidst policy, regulatory, and global trade shifts
  • Water-efficient practices across automotive supply chains, from sourcing to showroom
  • Integration of sustainability, circularity, and digital innovation for future-ready mobility
  • Technology-driven solutions for improving water use efficiency, recycling, and compliance
  • Real-world case studies showcasing measurable improvements in water performance
Key Highlights:
  • Emphasized the importance of water stewardship as a strategic priority for the automotive sector in the context of climate change and resource constraints.
  • Highlighted how forward-looking automotive companies are aligning water management practices with national sustainability agendas and global standards.
  • Discussed approaches to building water-conscious and resilient supply chains through collaboration, circularity, and digital innovation.
  • Showcased cutting-edge technologies and practical solutions for monitoring, treating, recycling, and reducing water use in automotive manufacturing processes.
  • Presented case studies demonstrating tangible improvements in water efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
  • Facilitated knowledge exchange and collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and technology providers to accelerate sector-wide adoption of best practices.