As per the data reported by SIAM in the Auto Industry Sales Performance, the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and quadricycles in April 2021 was 1,875,698 units.

Though awareness about electric vehicles (EVs) is rising, range-anxiety is affecting widescale adoption of EVs. To address this, 48V electrical systems could be the instant and a simple solution, says Anurag Garg of Vitesco Technologies India.

The top auto players anticipate challenges in the areas of dealership activity, supply chain and customer movement. Analysts expect the impact of the second wave on the auto sector to be considerable.

May is expected to be subdued with more lockdowns and OEM maintenance shutdowns. However, the full-year prediction remains positive if the COVID wave recedes in the April quarter.

The company also plans to upgrade sales networks and increase production in the country. It intends to introduce a new MPV early next year after India recovers from the second wave of COVID-19 impact.

Hyundai is planning to suspend production in its Asan plant for two days next week, owing to the lack of electronic parts. The company had already suspended operations on Monday and Tuesday last week.

The inauguration of these facilities is in line with Tata Motors’ retail acceleration strategy.

MSIL domestic sales in FY 19-20 had fallen by 18 per cent due to reasons that are well known and in FY 20-21 have been impacted due to COVID related factors

Compared to its existing conventional treatments, the new coating lasts much longer and helps in shedding debris and grime while protecting the vehicle against traffic pollution, acid rain, solvents, animal matter and more.