Role Overview

Drive policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management in India for the automotive business, supporting the Group’s vision in mobility across all segments and legal entities in India. Working closely with the EVP - Group Public Affairs and multiple Auto business leaders, this leader will define and execute the public affairs strategy across shaping policy, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, policy communication and issue management. Additionally, this leader will advise senior management on macro-political developments, legislative risks developments, and regulatory matters impacting the business

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader and will possess significant leadership experience in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Corporate Affairs, along with a comprehensive understanding of India’s political, economic, and regulatory workplace, as well as insights into global policy developments. This role involves cultivating and maintaining trusted relationships with internal senior leadership, governmental agencies, industry associations,



and key stakeholders to enhance the Group’s external profile. This leader must demonstrate the ability to engage effectively with high-level government officials and exhibit strategic vision, maturity, and credibility to represent Mahindra at senior governmental and public platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Thought leadership and shaping Policy

▪ Develop and implement policy advocacy content and strategies aligned with the company’s business strategy and technology roadmap.

▪ Develop strategic responses and advocacy plans in alignment with business priorities.

▪ Monitor, analyse, and interpret policy and regulatory developments affecting the automobile and mobility sector (EV policy, emission standards, fuel efficiency norms, safety standards, import/export policies, taxation (GST), PLI schemes, and scrappage policies. Etc.)

▪ Develop, Engage & represent the company position i

📌 SVP - Group Public Affairs (Auto) (Delhi)
🏢 Mahindra and Mahindra
📍 Delhi