India is poised to become the third largest automobile manufacturing hub by 2020 according to the document. Currently India ranks 17th globally in automobile production. The small car market makes up 73% of total car sales in India. Major global automakers like Nissan, Renault, and Volkswagen are expanding in India due to growth in small car sales. Domestic leaders include Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, and Honda. Factors driving growth include increased access to credit, infrastructure investment, a growing middle class, and urbanization. The future of the Indian car industry looks promising as market size is expected to continue rising significantly.