India's automobile industry is one of the largest globally, with a projected CAGR of 16% from 2013 to 2017, driven by rising incomes and finance availability. The market produced 3.23 million passenger vehicles in 2012-13, with exports anticipated to reach $30 billion by 2020-21. Key players in the sector include Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and Mahindra, with significant FDI inflows contributing to its growth as a manufacturing hub for high-end vehicles.