In this issue

As the BS VI norms come into effect from April, Forbes India’s Auto Special looks at how they will impact the automobile industry which has been battling turbulent times for over a year now. Sales of vehicles have been declining and the coronavirus is likely to have an adverse impact on the supply chain from China. The cleaner emission norms signal a step in the right direction, but they will also worsen demand as many models will become more expensive while some others bow out of the market. Amid this, a slew of Chinese companies is making their foray into India. The country offers a great opportunity to car makers as two recent players in town, MG Motors of China and the Hyundai-owned Kia Motors, have found.

Banking With Uncertainty

The Yes Bank turmoil came with a one-off solution, but newer banks will not be spared from the contagion effect. And Covid-19 will only hurt retail lending more

9 mins

Two Decades and Counting

As Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik completes 20 years in office, the state government is scripting another chapter in a series of developmental programmes for the state, this time focusing on knowledge-based industries and manufacturing

10+ mins

Fast and Furious

Amid India’s worst automobile slowdown, two new entrants are trying to make it big. Can they sustain the success after the initial rush?

8 mins

The Big Shift

The BS VI emission norms are good for the environment, but the rising costs that will come along may dampen the industry mood

9 mins

China Drives In

With India showing the potential to become the third-largest automobile market in the world, car makers from China are revving up to sell their vehicles here

9 mins

ROAD TO REVOLUTION

The future’s electric. And Indian auto makers are launching newer models and building an ecosystem as the government offers favourable policies and financial incentives

8 mins

How To Put EVs On Fast Track

From setting up charging points to domestic manufacturing, electric vehicles need an infrastructure push for faster adoption

8 mins

India Is A Price-Sensitive Market Driven By Sentiment

Schaeffler India’s Harsh Kadam on the German component maker’s plans for the changing automotive landscape

4 mins

On A Familiar Terrain

Tata Motors, the maker of India’s first SUVs, is back in the game with its aggressive line-up

7 mins

SOUNDS of SOULS

With its serene atmosphere and intimate performance spaces, the centuries-old Ahhichatragarh Fort plays the perfect host to the Sacred Spirit Festival

6 mins

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