Words written by Manav Kapur, Executive Director of Steelbird International Localization refers to the practice wherein different components of the vehicles are manufactured within the country where the vehicle is meant to be sold. 100% localization within the automotive sector would be an aspirational dream in tandem with the ‘Make in India’ vision of PM Modi. The Indian Automotive Industry has gained[Read More…]
Messe Frankfurt India together with Auto Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA) have announced that the fifth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi has been moved to an all-virtual concept. Focused on product showcases and sourcing interests, the organisers will host the industry at its virtual B2B matchmaking platform from 22 – 23 April 2021. In view of the latest[Read More…]
In its first-ever digital edition, CES 2021 was testimony to all things resilience from the global automotive components and tech industry. Ashish Bhatia picks out select showcases worthy of catching your attention. CES returned in 2021, in the first-ever digital edition. A whopping 2000 companies including 700 startups from across 37 countries unveiled next-gen innovation aimed at bettering the future.[Read More…]
In an Upfront and exclusive interaction, Parag Satpute, Managing Director at Bridgestone India opines that its time to increase the supply to meet the rise in demand. Ashish Bhatia with bureau inputs highlights the changes in tyre manufacture and business for the company. Q. How will tyre retail evolve with the new Bridgestone Select + store? A. Bridgestone India has[Read More…]
In an Upfront and exclusive interaction, K M Mammen, Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) speaks highly of the close-knit approach of tyre manufacturers taking along raw material partner suppliers and the OEMs. Ashish Bhatia gauges the sectoral impact on the coming quarters. Q. You’ve been a proponent of the ‘Tyre Industry’ leading the march of India manufacturing for the[Read More…]
The tyre industry has done well to keep the wheels of the nation rolling in a pandemic marred financial year. Ashish Bhatia gets the stakeholders to reflect on the changes, for good and bad, in an ongoing series of engaging conversations. The Financial Year 2021 (FY2021) began by casting a shadow over the tyre industry’s growth prospects. Believed to be[Read More…]
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) rose to the challenges to meet customer expectations in unprecedented times. Ashish Bhatia highlights the efforts made. A pandemic and a new chief! Despite changes in the dynamics of business, as usual, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) rose to the occasion to meet customer expectations in challenging times. In keeping with[Read More…]
In his new role as Director at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Dr Reji Mathai has his task cut out. He shares with Ashish Bhatia, his focus on collaborative research and development with the industry. Q. You’ve come at a very critical time with the automotive industry grappling with the broad choices of innovation, sustenance, localisation and compliance. How[Read More…]
The Union Budget 2021 attempts to offer the necessary “succour” to the automotive components industry. Ashish Bhatia takes you through the key budgeted allocations and brings out the expert opinions. The Union Budget 2021 was deemed as the “once in a century budget” even before it was made public. After a pandemic marred 2020, the ask was for bold reforms[Read More…]
Committed to 100 per cent carbon neutrality, Valeo has launched a pedal assembly for e-bikes.Team ACI looks at the mobilisation of this ‘zero-emission’ product in the portfolio. Valeo is on a mission! Committed to 100 per cent carbon neutrality by 2050, the company is accelerating its portfolio expansion. It is offering ‘zero-emissions’ products in emerging markets. Most recently, in a[Read More…]
