pinny, India’s leading full-stack used-car platform, partnered with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) atthe 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, automotive leaders, dealers and ecosystem partners to discuss the evolving auto retail and mobility landscape.
Held under the theme “Bharat in the Driver’s Seat – Inclusive Mobility, Inspired Growth,” the conclave featured Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, Mahmood Ahmed,Additional Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, and senior leaders from across the automotive ecosystem. Gurveen Bedi, Senior Vice President, Spinny, spoke on the evolving role of vehicle exchange in auto retail.
Gurveen Bedi, Senior Vice President, Spinny, said: “We need to help consumers get the best price for their used cars. That’s where the Spinny ecosystem comes in — when consumers get better value, everyone benefits.”
Spinny currently buys and sells around 15,000 cars a month and works with new and used-car dealerships and OEMs. Its full-stack ecosystem spans vehicle buying and selling, refurbishment, retail, auctions andservicing.
Bedi also highlighted the opportunity for dealerships to improve the economics of their used-car operations. Under Spinny’s exclusive partnership model, the company says dealerships can unlock up to 3% additionalvalue on a car by addressing costs and operational leakages across the used-car lifecycle.
Spinny currently works with OEMs including Tata Motors, Nissan, Kia and Tesla, with plans to bring more brands into its ecosystem as it expands its exchange proposition.
The conclave also addressed the broader evolution of mobility, including the growing adoption of electric vehicles and the need for a stronger supporting ecosystem. Discussions highlighted the importance ofgreater consistency in EV policies across states, along with easier access to charging infrastructure, electricity and related approvals.
Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy emphasised the importance of keeping the Indian customer at the centre as mobility evolves, while Mahmood Ahmed highlighted India’s progress on vehicle standards and the need for dealershipsto evolve towards a more integrated customer experience.
Sai Giridhar Raj Kumar, President, FADA, said: “The next decade will profoundly transform automobile retail. Technology, consumer expectations, business models and mobility solutions are all evolving at an unprecedented pace. Yet one thing remains unchanged: the dealer continues to be the bridge betweenthe automobile industry and the consumer.”
For Spinny, the partnership with FADA reflects its focus on working with dealerships and OEMs to build a stronger exchange ecosystem, helping customers unlock better value for their existing vehicles whileenabling dealerships to build more efficient used-car operations.
