Autocar Professional Magazine - March 1, 2019

In this issue

The fourth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi saw over 500 exhibitors showcase innovations, new products and a heightened focus on Industry 4.0. The Indian aftermarket looks well set to hit a turnover of Rs 98,000 crore by FY2023. In our comprehensive cover story which reviews this year’s trade fair, we speak to a number of industry heads to find out the reason for their bullishness.

Gautam Kanduja, director of the Mumbai-based Mansons which supplies to global OEMs, Tier 1s and independent aftermarket trucks, trailers, buses and vans, reveals plans to bring the company’s CV product range to the Indian aftermarket.

Rakesh Kher, president of Minda Distribution and Services of the UNO Minda Group, speaks on the company’s expanding footprint in the organised aftermarket and why he is optimistic about maintaining a robust 17 percent CAGR till FY2025.

Piaggio Vehicles, a substantial player in the small commercial vehicle space, especially in goods carriers in India, has a plan to contribute to sustainable mobility through alternative fuel solutions and electric three-wheelers, the first of which — a passenger carrier — is set to be introduced in mid-2019. Managing director and CEO Diego Graffi tell us this and lots more.

Do you know that Tata Motors, which has drawn up a multi-pronged strategy to develop its EV business, plans to focus on EVs for personal use, in addition to the fleet sector? And amidst all the EV talk last month, Mahindra & Mahinda launched its latest salvo at the UV market – the XUV300.

All this and much more in this issue.