The April 15 issue is a comprehensive analysis on how India Auto Inc is gearing up for Lockdown 2.0 and the forward planning that is underway.
15 Apr 2021 | 4799 Views | By Sumana Sarkar
Maharashtra, which is home to several leading automakers and suppliers, has just announced a fortnight of complete lockdown to combat the pandemic. Other states are following suit. How is India Auto Inc coping with the break in momentum, just when the green shoots of recovery had been sighted?
Our comprehensive cover story is all that and much more. We speak to captains of industry and stakeholders to find out how they are gearing up for Lockdown 2.0, the lessons learnt from last year and the forward planning that is underway. Most importantly, how are companies creating a future-proof plan of action.
Moving from Resilience to Resurgence
Meanwhile, a recent study by McKinsey India clearly indicates that the growth potential of Indian automotive industry is clearly spelt out despite the challenges including Covid-19. The findings highlight the importance of –
Skilling is an important part of this resurgence story as well. Nikunj Sanghi, Chairman of the Automotive Skills Development Council, says the pandemic accelerated the pace of digitisation in the Indian auto industry and even as ASDC is doing its bit to bridge the tech-divide fast, there’s plenty more to be done to bridge the yawning skills gap.
Passenger Vehicles on a roll
Down in the first half of FY2021, the PV industry has fought back and how.
Global CV players focus on India
ACMA Automechanika goes digital
Given the surge in Covid-19 cases, ACMA Automechanika 2021, the leading B2B aftermarket expo, will bring together component and aftermarket players through its integrated digital platform. Our preview details what you should expect.
There’s plenty more to read in this mid-month issue. Find out how IIT Mandi and RBEI researchers are optimiing IC-engine efficiency. We’d love to tell you more but it’s best if you get your hands on this exciting edition.
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