Made in China ambient lights are finding takers in the Indian aftermarket. Ashish Bhatia and Prateek Pardeshi look at their growing attraction. The bug of customisation has bitten Indian vehicle owners for a long. So much so, that even a new vehicle on delivery instead of making its way to the owner’s parking lot finds itself being driven into the[Read More…]
The industry is tackling supply chain bottlenecks with tools at its disposal. Deepti Thore looks at the advancements leading to improved decision-making. Indian Automotive supply chains have become very complex today. The need is to mitigate risks and reform multi-tier visibility to address bottlenecks with alternative procurement strategies. It is crucial to recalibrate supplier links and establish a committed crisis[Read More…]
Daimler Truck Innovation Center India has commenced operations. Ashish Bhatia looks into the largest Daimler Truck AG centre outside Germany, acting on crucial fronts of mobility. Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTIC) in Bengaluru has commenced operations. It is the most significant innovation and development centre outside Germany for Daimler Truck AG as a captive unit with ~1300 skilled engineers.[Read More…]
World EV Day: EV brand heads and experts share insightful ideas for fast-tracking India’s EV adoption initiative With ‘World EV Day 2022’ just around the corner, brand heads and e-mobility experts convey their messages on how India can strongly and steadily advance its automotive electrification initiative. These EV stalwarts will come together at the E-Mobility India Forum powered by NGV[Read More…]
The simulation tool from Ansys, Inc looks promising. Deepti Thore checks how it helps engineers break the design and innovation boundaries. Completing 50 years of relentless innovation, Ansys, Inc. is singularly focused on giving engineers the clarity and confidence to simulate their way towards transformational innovation. The company through its simulation tool is empowering engineers to break the design and[Read More…]
In part two of this feature, Deepti Thore looks at the ongoing efforts to strengthen resilient supply chains further and be future-ready. In part one of the feature ‘Building Resilient Supply Chains’, we looked at how stakeholders of the automotive industry including tier suppliers are strengthening resilient supply chains in the aftermath of the pandemic. With the importance of risk[Read More…]
To survive and grow, the Automotive supply chains have turned resilient. Deepti Thore looks at continued efforts to modernise and withstand disruptions in the first part. Automotive supply chains continue to add layers of resilience. Coming out of one disruption after the other, the rising commodity prices continue to put margins under pressure. The supply-chain bottlenecks like semiconductor shortages, container[Read More…]
Anil Valsan, Director Knowledge Leader – Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Industry Market, Ernst & Young LLP, and Global Automotive & Transportation Lead Analyst spoke of trends in mobility and the impact on companies across the ecosystem. Ashish Bhatia draws attention to the insights shared. The 13th Edition of Apollo CV Awards 2022 had a special guest. Anil Valsan, Director Knowledge[Read More…]
After two-year hiatus owing to the pandemic, the Automotive Skills Development Council, India’s first sector skill council for automobile industry successfully organised Skill-oriented brainstorming ASDC’s Partners Forum – 2022. This was inaugurated by Rajesh Aggarwal IAS, Secretary, MSDE at Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi on Wednesday. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairperson NCVET, Ved Mani Tiwari, COO and acting CEO, NSDC were[Read More…]
After the rollout of GST back in 2017, the landmark one nation one tax continues to evolve. Prateek Pardeshi checks on the overhaul and compliances. Who can forget the rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 01, 2017, flashing on screens nationwide at the stroke of midnight? Nearing the fifth anniversary, the ‘One Nation One Tax’ regime continues[Read More…]
