As a financier and service provider in the pre-owned vehicles segment, Bike Bazaar is bracing for the rollout of scrappage policy. Sumesh Soman looks at the value proposition and impact on the components ecosystem as a crucial subset. The verdict on the scrappage policy is a split one! Divided between an opportunity on one end of the spectrum and a[Read More…]
The cabinet approved Rs 26,058 crore PLI scheme for auto, auto-components and drone industry. The government reduced the outlay for this PLI scheme to Rs 25,929 crore from Rs 57,042 crore announced in November last year. Speaking of the decisions taken on the auto sector, Anurag Thakur said that the incentives worth Rs 26,058 crore will be provided to the[Read More…]
Covestro is all set to showcase its DirectCoating technology during Digital Expo 2021 from September 14-16. The company has joined hands with a team of three industry partners: Votteler Lackfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, laser texture specialist Reichle Technology Center and Merck KGaA as a manufacturer of pearl effect pigments. The result is an effective concept for the production of interior parts with seamless, intelligent surfaces[Read More…]
CEAT Tyres has announced its association with Royal Enfield for its newly launched RE Classic 350. CEAT will be supplying the Zoom Plus and Zoom Plus F range of tyres for the new RE Classic 350. The sizes that will be fitted are 100/90-19 ZOOM PLUS F TL 57P, 120/80-18 ZOOM PLUS TL 62P, 100/90-19 ZOOM PLUS F TT 57[Read More…]
Maxxis India has introduced an exclusive range of tyres for the sports segment, Maxxis M6311/M6312 under the MAXXCEED series. The M6311/M6312 tubeless tyres claim to provide significant control while riding along with greater resistance. The tyres are currently available for the replacement market across leading two-wheeler line-up like Bajaj Pulsar (150,160, 180, 200, 220), TVS Apache (160, 180, 200), Yamaha[Read More…]
Mercedes-Benz India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University(DSEU) to provide a one-year Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics course(ADAM). It falls in line with the ‘Skill India’ initiative of the Government. The course will fulfil the requirement for superlative service in the automotive sector and students will have hands-on experience of the latest tools[Read More…]
Considered to be the flag bearer of EVs, Tesla, Inc has a strong supplier base in each country that it operates in. Ashish Bhatia looks at this ecosystem and the underlying opportunities for more suppliers in India. It is well known that Tesla Inc. is setting its base in India after the country rolled out a red carpet for the[Read More…]
Dassault Systemes (Dassault) has introduced DELMIAWorks (DW suite) in India. Joining a host of 3D modelling and simulation applications from Dassault, the DW suite extends to automotive manufacturing operations with a pan India potential for growth. Dassault aims to deploy the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions as part of the DW suite. The initiative is[Read More…]
Messe Frankfurt India is all set to launch E-Mobility India Forum powered by NGV India Summit on 7th October 2021 at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The forum will invite EV brand leaders and government dignitaries to address major opportunities and challenges that the country is facing on the path to achieve a complete EV ecosystem. The growing sensitivity of the[Read More…]
German luxury car manufacturer, BMW is relying on SportContact 6 tyres from Continental as original equipment for the new M4. The SportContact 6 has been developed in particular for sporty vehicles and is specially designed for handling, precision and driving stability at high speeds. In addition, it has been rated best in the EU tyre label in the wet grip[Read More…]
