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How technology is transforming the auto industry

How technology is transforming the auto industry

Manav Kapur shares his thoughts on how technology is transforming the auto industry The automobile industry has been undergoing major transformations fueled by fast-paced technological advancements, changing customer behavior, and disruptions caused by the recent pandemic. With the increasing penetration of autonomous driving, cloud computing, electric vehicles, machine learning, blockchain, networking, etc., industry players are chalking out new and robust[Read More…]

by July 22, 2022 Perspective
How are Indian auto component makers addressing rising demands of EVs

How are Indian auto component makers addressing rising demands of EVs

Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International shares his thoughts on how Indian auto component makers addressing rising demands of EVs. The steady growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country has prompted the need for an evolution in the auto component industry as well. The Indian component manufacturers are extensively chalking out strategies to expand their capacity and[Read More…]

Automotive cyber-security & OEM: How they are interconnected

Automotive cyber-security & OEM: How they are interconnected

Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International shares his thoughts on Automotive cyber-security and OEMs, along with how they are interconnected. In the technology-driven era, the integration of IoT and car technology has blessed customers with an all-new driving experience. Besides, remote managing features and well-equippedservice stations are enhancing their user experience. Connected, autonomous, shared and electrified vehicles are soon going[Read More…]

by June 13, 2022 Viewpoint
The Road Ahead

The Road Ahead

Upfront |   The Road Ahead   In an upfront conversation Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International speaks to Sumesh Soman about the road ahead for safety and business.  How did the company cope up with the adversities caused by the pandemic? We probably had the highest sales in the pandemic year. Even in the following year, we are building on[Read More…]

by December 17, 2021 Upfront
Preparing For The Third Wave

Preparing For The Third Wave

The automotive industry can offset the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 by mapping tier suppliers among other initiatives writes Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International. The health ministry has said that the third wave of Covid-19 is now imminent and India should start to prepare itself for the new mutant of novel Coronavirus. The outbreak of the pandemic[Read More…]

by September 17, 2021 Special Report
A Jab For Localisation

A Jab For Localisation

The auto industry has sought Government intervention to boost the prospects of 100 per cent localisation, writes Manav Kapur, Executive Director at Steelbird International. Localisation refers to the practice wherein different components of the vehicles are manufactured within the country where the vehicle is meant to be sold. A 100 per cent localisation within the automotive sector would be an[Read More…]

by May 5, 2021 Special Reads, Web Exclusive
Auto industry seeks government support to boost 100% localisation

Auto industry seeks government support to boost 100% localisation

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…]

by March 24, 2021 Special Reads
Coronavirus: time to unleash the potential for auto-components sector

Coronavirus: time to unleash the potential for auto-components sector

Written by: Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International When Wuhan in China becomes the epicentre of Coronavirus, the crisis brought a watershed moment for the automobile sector of India, which outsources various components from the world’s largest manufacturing hub. India is the prosperous abode of USD 100-billion automotive industry; the fourth-largest in the world and an employer to more than[Read More…]

by March 18, 2020 Viewpoint