In March 2016, AxleTech, a leading manufacturer and supplier of drivetrain systems and components for on-highway and off-highway heavy-duty vehicles, opened its first manufacturing facility in India at Pune.

Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) has been taking the sustainability issue very seriously.

A lot of upcoming norms are being planned, some of which are already mandated at least till 2025-26. Biswajyoti Mandal, Vice President, Technology,etc.

The Indian automobile market poses great challenges but it is one of the most exciting markets. This is simply due to the fact that these challenges do create uncertainties but at the same time provides lot of opportunities to innovate and create new ideas to achieve future goals.

The central government, state government and the indian automotive industry together have undertaken the NATRiP initiative to establish state-of-the-art research and testing facility.

For passenger car players, there is a huge opportunity in terms of sales. Also, many international players have plans to set up their manufacturing units in India to cater to domestic and international markets.

Indian casting production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7 per cent from 2018 up to 2023. The foundry market is linked directly with the development of the overall automotive sector.

There is a significant shift in the patterns and consumers are looking at EVs as a serious and safe alternative to petrol vehicles, informs Nagesh Basavanhalli, Managing Director & CEO, Greaves Cotton Limited.

Technologies are definitely going to turn the industry upside down and take it for a ride. It is not just one technology or trend but the coming together of several technologies that is shaping the industry.