Many industry mavens from various sectors unanimously think that India has learned many lessons from the pandemic, and it can certainly handle the challenges if the third wave arrives shortly, says Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International.

The machine tools manufacturing sector was one of the worst-hit sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. IMTMA expects the industry to grow around 8-10% due to infrastructure spending and investments.

As per Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM, the risk of infection is high in a B2C show like Auto Expo with large crowds and difficulty in social distancing, so it has been postponed for now.

On a YoY basis, wholesale of two-wheelers grew by just 4%, but PV dispatches improved by 119%. Compared to Q1FY19, the demand and sales of tractors have not been affected by the pandemic.

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Dr Sreeram Srinivasan, CEO, Syrma Technology Pvt Ltd, discusses reasons behind the current chip shortage crisis and new growth opportunities for the company

SIAM requested more time to implement the dual airbags rule on existing car models in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The government has accordingly extended the deadline till December 31, 2021.

Mohan Kumar joined Michelin India as the head of the passenger car tyre sales in 2005 and was later promoted to the position of Business Head for India and SAARC countries in 2014.

MSIL located two companies in the NCR area, Airox Nigen Equipments Pvt Ltd and SAM Gas Projects Pvt Ltd, who were flooded with orders but had a capacity to manufacture only 5-8 plants a month. MSIL decided to use its resources to help scale-up their production.

The funds will be utilised to provide lifesaving supplies such as oxygen concentrators, PPE kits, medicines and medical equipment across the country.