Automotive Industry news and views

Rane Holdings logs a consolidated sales and operating income of Rs 449.15 crore

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 7 2012

Rane Holdings Limited, the investment arm of the auto component major, Rane Group of companies announced its unaudited consolidated financial results yesterday for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Automotive aftermarket for parts in India to reach Rs 39,000-44,000 crore by 2015, McKinsey report

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 7 2012

Currently worth Rs 19,000-24,000 crore, the automotive aftermarket in India has been growing at eleven percent and is estimated to reach Rs 39,000-44,000 crore by 2015, says a CII-McKinskey and Co report on opportunities in the Indian automotive aftermarket in auto service sector.

Globalisation of the automotive sector will increase the skill levels of the sevice sector, says a KPMG study

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 7 2012

Global OEMs entering India directly or through joint ventures have all created detailed training programmes for all their service centres (own and authorised) to ensure consistent service delivery to their customers.

Skills for new era in auto service sector, KPMG report

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 7 2012

The automobile sector in the country is set to continue in its growth trajectory for the next five years and India is an increasingly favourite destination for global majors looking at emerging markets, says a KPMG report.

Auto Serve 2012 to focus on improving profitability in aftermarket trade in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Auto Serve 2012, the annual event is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry focused on automotive care, maintenance, components and spare parts, will be held at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam from November 16-18.

Indian automotive replacement market to post negative growth for the first time

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

The automotive replacement market in India, for the first time is likely to report a negative growth in the current fiscal by around 10-15 percent from the current $ 3.7 billion.

Operations at Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant continue at quick pace despite labour strike

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Maruti Suzuki India has dismissed 546 workers, out of which 150 of them are in jail for indulging in violence.

Hyundai India firm on its stand of not recognising the minority CITU affiliated union

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

The Chennai-based Hyundai Motor India Limited, facing in what the company terms as 'illegal disruption of work' by the minority CITU affiliated union is defiant on its stance of not recognising the union.

Indian manufacturing sector to log subdued growth in Q3 2012, says FICCI

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Indian industrial growth declined to 2.7 percent in August this year, thanks to the poor show by the manufacturing sector and contraction in capital goods output.

Toyota Financial Services enter the key Chennai market

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

TFS, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, expand their presence through the Southern Region with attractive offers.

Nissan offers scholarship for two IIT-Madras students

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Nissan Global Foundation confers scholarship on IIT-Madras duo for 2012.

Motherson Sumi Systems' net profit for Q2 2012 at 137.58 crore

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Indian auto component manufacturer, Motherson Sumi Systems today reported an over five-fold increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 137.58 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2012 on account of robust exports.

Bharat Forge to establish SEZ for educational institutions in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Six international institutions will establish India operations at the proposed SEZ by Bharat Forge.

Robert Bosch Engineering inaugurates automotive systems laboratory in Bangalore

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

The automotive system lab of Robert Bosch Engineering to conduct study on live engine and vehicle systems.

Mahindra First Choice target Rs 200 crore turnover in three years

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 6 2012

Multi-brand car service major Mahindra First Choice is on the growth path and as part of its ambitious expansion plans, the company would open 275 outlets pan India.