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Metro Rail sustainability suffering from affordability & connectivity

An affordable fare structure & an efficient last-mile connectivity are vital for Metro Rail

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Electric Vehicles: Revving Up Despite Roadblocks

The revision in the FAME II policy during 2023 posed a setback for the growth of 2W and 3W. However, the overall expansion of the EV market remained robust throughout CY2023.

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

Apollo Tyres launches two tyre brands for electric vehicles in India

Apollo Tyres a multinational tyre manufacturing firm based in India has launched two tyre brands for electric passenger cars and two-wheelers because it is optimistic about potential in both the domestic and international markets.

JK Tyre unveils range of EV-specific smart radial tyres

JK Tyre, the pioneers of radial tyre technology in the country, has taken yet another step to further enhance its technological prowess in the industry by developing the complete range of EV specific smart radial tyres for all categories of buses, truck, LCVs and passenger cars in India.

SAMIL sets new benchmark; conducts 100 auctions across 100 locations

The event recorded footfalls of over 15,000 customers.

JK Tyre unveils range of EV-specific smart radial tyres

These EV specific smart radial tyres are for buses, truck, LCVs and passenger cars in India.

CEAT to provide tech for connected vehicles, EV components

CEAT has planned to diversify its product portfolio by offering the latest technologies for connected vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).

Daimler India, PPS inaugurates BharatBenz dealership in Jabalpur

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in collaboration with PPS Trucking, inaugurated the new BharatBenz dealership in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur.

Indian auto component industry likely to grow 8-10% in FY23

According to rating agency Icra, the Indian auto component industry might have 8% to 10% growth in Financial Year (FY) 2023, due to the easing of supply-chain issues along with commodity inflation in the next half of the year.

VECV delivered 50 Eicher CNG buses to PMPML

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) delivered 50, 24-seater Eicher CNG AC Buses to Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). These buses were flagged off by Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil in Mahatma Phule Mandai, Pune.

VECV delivered 50 Eicher CNG buses to PMPML

Bus service flagged off by former CM Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil

Policy: Defer BS-IV & Bring in Scrappage

Given the grievous COVID-19 pandemic impacting the overall economic activities in the country, various industry organisations had sought government support by way of financial stimulus and other policy-related initiatives.

We are looking at positive growth this year

Gulf Oil has been in the oil and lubricants business catering to commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.

Gulf Oil clocks record volume growth

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL) reported its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30

We plan to invest Close ?40 million in India

Schaeffler rolling bearings and plain bearings significantly contribute to the outstanding performance of a large variety of construction equipment worldwide. Harsha Kadam, Industrial President, Schaeffler India, shares more on the company's presence in India and future plans for the market.

Schaeffler India posts net growth in Q3

During the June-September 2017 quarter, total income (net) for the quarter increased to Rs 5,103 million, higher by 4.2 per cent than the corresponding quarter of 2016.

Shriram Automall ties up with SBI

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) has joined hands with State Bank of India (SBI). Under this alliance, Shriram Automall will cater to all the segments of the SBI, including pre-owned commercial vehicles, construction equipment, three-wheelers and two-wheelers.

We have developed products in India for India

Gates Corporation, the Denver, Colorado-based fluid power and power transmission major, is optimistic about the growing Indian market. Teng Seen Khoo, President - East Asia & India, Gates Corporation and Rajesh C. Bhandari, Managing Director, Gates India, spell out the company's India plans for 2017.

Shriram Automall inks tie-up with Manappuram Finance

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has joined hands with Manappuram Finance Ltd. With this tie-up, the company marks a successful commencement of its association with the financial institution.

By following the same COBO Group values and ethos, we intend to be a key player in India

COBO is in India to help vehicle manufacturers solve their problems by providing innovative solutions. COBO has already identified a range of products that are suitable for the Indian market but we are also flexible enough to develop new products, says Stefano Scapin, Head of Business Development APAC, COBO Group.

Empowering Customers with Organised Approach

Two decades ago, India opened its doors for multinational automobile companies allowing them to penetrate the market, modernise the Indian transportation picture and make it beneficial for the end-users.

?Over the last 20 years, we have developed an impressive customer base.?

Helekar?s is a consultancy organising training programs on Defensive Driving for various categories of drivers. In last 20 years it has conducted more than 8,500 programmes all over India and trained more than 1,47,000 Personnels.

Third-party motor insurance

The insurance regulator has invited responses to a proposal to increase the third-party motor insurance premium by 14 per cent to 108 per cent. However, industry observers feel that the hike will not be so steep.

SAMIL ties up with Gramin Bank of Aryavart

?Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has entered in a strategic alliance with the Gramin Bank of Aryavart (GBA). As per the agreement, SAMIL will cater to the pre-owned vehicle inventory of the bank and facilitate their hassle-free disposal through its physical and online bidding platforms.

Farm Implements on Fast Growth Track

INDIA ranks second in farm output worldwide. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry, logging and fishing accounted for 17 per cent of the GDP in 2012. Rising costs and scarcity of manpower

Fabricated, Welded Tubular Parts

Indo Autotech is a manufacturer of sheet metal components, tubular components, fine blanked components, fabricated components, welding components, assemblies and sub assemblies. The product portfolio of the company comprises two-wheeler structural parts and sub-assemblies, foot rest sub assembly, hose clamps.

SAMIL to open 20 facilities

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) will roll out 20 automall facilities across the country this fiscal, according to Sameer Malhotra, CEO. Through an automall facility, the company provides a platform for buyers and sellers to transact in used vehicles - commercial vehicles, cars, tractors and also two-wheelers. In the financial year ended March 2014, SAMIL had facilitated transactions worth Rs 1,500 crore, a 50 per cent increase over Rs 1,000 crore in the previous fiscal.

Control cables for earthmoving equipment

Madhusudan Auto manufactures automotive control cables. The product range comprises control cables for earthmoving equipment passenger vehicles, trucks, two-wheelers.

We are going to add a few new products soon.

We have a turnover of about Rs 350 crore, out of which 10 per cent is from the equipment sector, says Nishant Jairath, Director Marketing, Metalman Auto. Excerpts of the interview.Could you elaborate on Metalman Auto?s product range?Metalman Auto manufactures various types of sheet metal and tubular fabricated assemblies with surface treatments. Our product range comprises cabins for construction equipment, loader arms and tower assembly. We supply our products to various original equipmen

Auto component makers seek govt relief

With the component manufacturers facing the heat of the slowdown, they are now expecting some relief on the lines of 2008-09, either in the form of excise duty cuts or interest rate cuts or otherwise.

Auto industry demands excise duty cut

The Indian automobile industry, faced with declining sales in the current fiscal due to high interest rates, rising fuel costs and commodity prices, is seeking an excise duty

New seal head units

SKF launches a new seal head unit for shock absorbers for off-road vehicles. SKF recently launched a new seal head unit, an integrated application for off-road vehicles, such as Enduro and Cross motorcycles, snowmobiles and quads. The new product increases vehicle performance and comfort for the riders and makes maintenance easier for suspension specialists.

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