Building Resilient Supply Chains

In part two of this feature, Deepti Thore looks at the ongoing efforts to strengthen resilient supply chains further and be future-ready.

Global EV Adoption

In an upfront conversation, Team Arthur D. Little comprising of Dr Andreas Schlosser, Partner, Global Head of Automotive, Germany, Barnik Chitran Maitra, Managing Partner at Arthur D. Little India and South Asia, and Fabian Sempf, Principal Arthur D. Little India, Local Head of Automotive Practice speak to Ashish Bhatia on the global EV adoption rates, barriers and opportunities for suppliers in the ecosystem.

Drive Technologies For EVS

MOEVing is backing Sona Comstar with its forte in big data. Ashish Bhatia with inputs from Deepti Thore looks at the collaborative effort on emobility.

The Perfect Chemistry

Battery performance relies on the perfect chemistry tasked with the job. Deepti Thore with inputs from Ashish Bhatia finds out from Team Battrix if they have zeroed in, yet.

Bosch Is Invested Heavily

Bosch India has transformed its headquarters into a smart campus. Ashish Bhatia with inputs from Sumesh Soman looks at such heavy investments in advancing technology to become future-ready.

The Eluding Parity And Opportunities

The global EV adoption gives a picture of ambitious followers, emerging EV markets and the starter nations. Ashish Bhatia looks at the factors driving the eluding parity between EVS and ICE vehicles and opportunities.

Influencing Tech

Automotive technology firms the world over continue to break new technical grounds. Deepti Thore draws attention to select offerings that may influence a mass adoption.

Building Resilient Supply Chains - Part 1

To survive and grow, the Automotive supply chains have turned resilient. Deepti Thore looks at continued efforts to modernise and withstand disruptions in the first part.

Technologically Advanced Aggregates

BPW Trailer Systems is offering advanced trailer aggregates. Ashish Bhatia with Prateek Pardeshi looks into the compliance-driven strategy.

Satisfying The Customer Base

BKT is satisfying the customer base to enhance its market acceptance. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the strides forward.

OTR To Stay On Course

JK Tyres with a new series of premium off-highway tyres wants to ensure CEVs stay on course. Prateek Pardeshi shares first impressions.

Dependable Innovation

Cummins vows to deliver dependable innovation at Excon 2k21. Prateek Pardeshi brings out the CEV engine range capabilities.

Driving The Transition To Cleaner CEVS

Ashok Leyland has taken a step for cleaner CEVS. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the ENGINE exhibited in line at Excon 2k21.

Green Engine Castings

Volvo Group in partnership with Brakes India launched the first green engine castings. Ashish Bhatia with inputs from Raghul Krishnan looks at the strategy to supply India make and developed castings, globally for select Volvo engines.

Tyre Exports And Replacement Demand

The tyre industry is banking on exports and replacement demand to drive growth. Ashish Bhatia weighs in on the tailwinds and the headwinds.

Recycled Polyester Tyres

Continental has found a use case in PET Bottles. Sumesh Soman looks at the commercialisation of recycled polyester tyres.

Thermal Management Aftermarket Portfolio

MAHLE builds on its thermal management aftermarket portfolio. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the indirect air-conditioning condensers.

Intervention to cool stagflation

With the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at 15.08 per cent, a nine-year record high and a double-digit rate for the past 13 months, inflation is being deemed as "stagflation" by critics.

Liquid Cooling To The Rescue

Battery Management Systems are increasingly finding a use case in liquid cooling. Ashish Bhatia looks at the grey areas of air-cooling, that suppliers have overcome.

Trends In Mobility

Anil Valsan, Director Knowledge Leader Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Industry Market, Ernst & Young LLP, and Global Automotive & Transportation Lead Analyst spoke of trends in mobility and the impact on companies across the ecosystem. Ashish Bhatia draws attention to the insights shared.

Tamil Nadu Finds Industry Favour And DICV Turns 10

In an upfront interaction, Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles speaks to Ashish Bhatia on Tamil Nadu finding industry favour and contributing to India's economic growth rate. He also hails a successful decade of operations in India.

Elgi Portable Air-Compressor

ELGi launched two high performance, energy-efficient portable air compressors. Sumesh Soman looks at the key product offerings.

Fins For Air-Cooled Engines

As technology advances there is a huge demand for performance engines and cooling is crucial in heat dissipation. Ashish Bhatia with Prateek Pardeshi looks at the advances in aircooled systems led by fins.

Breaking Down The Tamil Nadu FY23 Budget

The Tamil Nadu FY23 budget is all about growth, employment opportunities and new industries. Satyakam Arya, Chairman of CII, Tamil Nadu State Council and MD & CEO at Daimler Commercial Vehicles India breaks it down for us.

Antifreeze Coolants

Valvoline introduced a range of antifreeze coolants. Deepti Thore looks at the proposition of even operating temperatures in extreme drive conditions.

Zinc Becomes Dearer

Amidst the commodity price inflation, Ashish Bhatia with Sumesh Soman checks the bearing on zinc in its various forms for the components industry.

Bracing The Future Of Auto

The components industry is bracing for the future of auto. Team ACI looks at the synergies needed to tap the new wave.

Fires Force A Rethink

Battery safety has turned a big question mark. Ashish Bhatia with Prateek Pardeshi checks on the push for building cost-effective and safe battery packs.

Dethrone Manufacturing Powerhouses

With a push from trade volatility, interventions and private investment, India is poised to become one of the global manufacturing powerhouses. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at recent efforts that need to be multiplied manifold to realise this aspiration.

LANXESS hikes prices for inorganic pigments

Speciality chemicals company, LANXESS is imposing global price surcharges for its inorganic pigments with immediate effect.