Rajendra Petkar, President & CTO of Tata Motors, delivered a keynote at the ETAutoTech Summit '24, shedding light on the vital need for sustainable transitions in the automotive industry. Petkar stressed the importance of a 'win-win' approach that benefits all involved parties, including OEMs, component industry players, government bodies, and customers. He discussed the essential balance between advancing hardware sustainability, responsible sourcing, and decarbonization efforts, alongside the increasing focus on software integration in modern vehicles. Highlighting India's potential as a global manufacturing hub, particularly in the automotive sector, Petkar commended the supportive government policies like the National Hydrogen Mission. He expressed confidence in India's future position in the global automotive market by 2030. The discussion also revolved around fuel transitions, with mentions of the upcoming E20 fuel blend and the growing role of hydrogen, CNG, and LNG as alternative fuels. Petkar emphasized the necessity of a diversified approach, with some vehicles shifting towards battery electric while others adopting hydrogen-based solutions. He concluded by underlining the importance of collaboration, skill development, and continuous innovation in the journey towards sustainability, recognizing it as a multi-step process that requires collective efforts and industry-wide advancements.