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The Export Dynamics

The Export Dynamics

Export prospects for CV suppliers were limited, but opportunities existed amidst headwinds. Ashish Bhatia explored in this multipart series. Export aspirations have faced significant challenges due to unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. These include geopolitical trade uncertainties, supply chain bottlenecks, recessionary trends, and a demand slump that threatens consumption. The Russia-Ukraine crisis has already impacted trade, and the Israel-Gaza crisis has[Read More…]

by April 15, 2024 Cover Story
ACMA Reassures Continuation Of Robust Growth

ACMA Reassures Continuation Of Robust Growth

ACMA reassures continuity in robust growth backed by strategic investments in the auto components sector, writes Richa Tyagi. In its findings shared at the Industry Performance Review for the first half of fiscal 2023-24 (H1-FY24), the turnover of India’s automotive component industry during the period April-September 2023 stood at an impressive Rs.2.98 lakh crore (USD 36.1 bn). This translates to[Read More…]

by April 15, 2024 Cover Story
Trends At SIAT 2024

Trends At SIAT 2024

ARAI organised the 18th SIAT 2024. Deven Lad and Prajakta Chavan highlight the progressive mobility developments.   The apex Research and Development (R&D) organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) organised the 18th edition of its flagship biennial symposium at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi. Moving out of the Oxford Golf course venue, over 1500[Read More…]

by February 19, 2024 Cover Story
The Export Dynamics – Part 1

The Export Dynamics – Part 1

Headwinds have challenged the export prospects. Ashish Bhatia looks at the limitations and opportunities for the CV suppliers in this multipart series. The export aspirations have been significantly hindered by unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. From geopolitical trade uncertainties, to supply chain bottlenecks, to recessionary trends and demand slump threatening consumption. If the Russia-Ukraine crisis wasn’t hard enough on trade, the[Read More…]

by February 7, 2024 Cover Story
Integrating Road Safety Education

Integrating Road Safety Education

Road Safety is an integral part of the school curriculum, but not enough. Experts demand practical knowledge, to bring down the number of road accidents, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane Concerned by the alarming increase in the number of traffic accidents and fatalities across India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MORTH) made ‘Road Safety’ an integral part of school[Read More…]

by January 30, 2024 Cover Story
Metaverse For Reskilling And Upskilling

Metaverse For Reskilling And Upskilling

The industry is focused on reskilling and upskilling. Ashish Bhatia highlights the efforts of Skillveri, an enabler.   The careers and employment opportunities in the automotive sector are evolving. The transition to sustainable choices and green mobility solutions coupled with growing electronic content per vehicle means that the technology is forcing a change. The industry needs to adapt quickly! There[Read More…]

by January 14, 2024 Cover Story
Breaking Down Entrant Barriers

Breaking Down Entrant Barriers

The entrant barriers for the automotive business can be perceived as lower. Ashish Bhatia wears the startup lens to study the dynamics involved.   With the transition to sustainable mobility and the increasing electronic content per vehicle, the traditional composition of the automotive industry has a new DNA. Here tech companies or startups with a faster go-to-market strategy and risk-taking[Read More…]

by November 20, 2023 Cover Story
Nippon’s Mantra For Global Growth

Nippon’s Mantra For Global Growth

Upfront With Nippon Paint India Nippon Paints India is aspiring big! Ashish Bhatia focuses on the link between the automotive division’s global strides and India’s successes. The high footfall at the Nippon Paint India Automotive Division booth at the 20th Automechanika Dubai edition paints a clear picture of the company inching closer to realising global aspirations. Here, penetration in the[Read More…]

by November 20, 2023 Cover Story
Futuristic Engines: A New ICE Age

Futuristic Engines: A New ICE Age

    The recent developments in ICE have given it a new lease of life. Ashish Bhatia looks at permutations and combinations pointing at a longer-than-envisaged green run. With all the emphasis on transitioning to net-zero emissions through EVs and Hydrogen fuel cells, Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) continue to evolve in the background and hold their own. It is far[Read More…]

by November 9, 2023 Cover Story
Commercial Automotive Seating Systems

Commercial Automotive Seating Systems

Pinnacle Industries has played a big hand in helping to evolve commuters’ seating, pretty much across modes of transportation. Ashish Bhatia goes through the product lifecycle to understand what makes these commercial automotive seating systems click across the board   On your next trip, ditch the plan of boarding a flight. You must consider the Vande Bharat Express, to experience[Read More…]

by October 8, 2023 Cover Story