INDUSTRY TALK

Focusing on challenges

Focusing on challenges

At the recent SIAM annual convention, focus was on long-term policies to counter future challenges Story : Bhargav TS It was in 2000 that the Indian automobile industry rolled automobiles complying with BSI emission norms. Much has changed since. The industry has moved past BSII emission norms in 2002, and past BSIII emission norms in 2005. The BSIV emission norms were[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Global trends to survive, thrive

Global trends to survive, thrive

Stress was laid on progression to partnering with OEM for product development from being a mere supplier at the 56th Annual Session & National conference hosted by ACMA. Story & Photos: Bhargav TS The Indian auto component industry recorded a turnover of Rs.255,600 crore in 2015-16. Exports contributed almost 30 per cent of the Indian auto ancillary industry’s revenue at Rs.70,900[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Federal-Mogul India applies aftermarket thrust

Federal-Mogul India applies aftermarket thrust

With a target to double the turnover by 2020, Federal-Mogul India is betting big on the aftermarket. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Showcasing a slew of OE and aftermarket products like Goetze engine valves for heavy commercial vehicles apart from gaskets, pistons, piston rings and liners, spark plugs, wiper blades and steel rings at the Auto Expo 2016, Federal-Mogul India is[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
BKT Tyres: Changing rules of the game

BKT Tyres: Changing rules of the game

BKT is eyeing a leadership role in the global OHT tyre market by means of a USD 500 million investment. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Established in 1954 as a manufacturer of bicycle tyres at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Mumbai-based BKT Tyres is changing the rules of the game. It is diligently working towards realising the vision of achieving leadership in the off-highway tyre[Read More…]

by November 10, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK