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PLUS - Nitin Gadkari opens up on green fuels, competition and future of Indian auto market

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari again calls on OEMs to adopt alternative fuels ‘in the national interest’, and warns the reluctant ones that the market will move ahead, with or without them.

16 Sep 2024 | 8638 Views | By Hormazd Sorabjee

It's always a pleasure interacting with you. Last financial year, we overtook Japan to become the third largest car-making nation. What is your vision going forward: How do we sustain growth, and what do you feel are the opportunities and challenges? 

The automobile industry is very important. It has ...

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