Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt. Ltd., a 51: 49 joint venture between Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V., and Igarashi Motors India Limited, inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Chennai recently. The plant will have an annual capacity of 3 million DC motors. 

Commercial production of motors for wiper system and window lift system will commence in September. Further, manufacturing of motors for engine cooling systems for automotive applications will commence in December 2008.

The annual convention of the Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers would take place in Delhi on 4h September 2008. The convention will bring together global automotive industry leaders and other stakeholders in India to deliberate on future challenges. The theme of this year’s convention would be “India's Automotive Industry: Challenges for Leadership - 2016 and Beyond.” Focus would also be on issues influencing Indian automotive industry’s competitiveness and its integration with the global economy.