ARAI provides specialized consultancy and advisory services to support the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Leveraging decades of technical expertise and cutting-edge infrastructure, ARAI assists OEMs, component manufacturers, and start-ups in areas such as vehicle design, powertrain development, emissions optimization, and regulatory compliance. Its advisory scope includes conventional and electric mobility solutions, homologation support, NVH refinement, ADAS integration, and guidance on emerging technologies like connected and autonomous vehicles. ARAI also offers strategic consulting to help clients navigate complex certification processes and align with national and international standards. These services empower industry stakeholders to innovate confidently, ensuring safety, sustainability, and market readiness. The Technical Support Cell (TSC) at ARAI provides single-window system for certification to start-ups, MSME and unorganized sectors viz., Bus body builders, Truck and Trailer manufacturers. ARAI TSC is well-equipped to provide guidance on each step of product development, vehicle testing and validation. ARAI also provides Consultancy and Advisory for establishing Inspection & Certification Centres or Automated Testing Station (ATS) across India.