Category Archives: manufacturing

Destination India: The Factory of the Future

Posted on September 2, 2009 by indra

India is no more a sourcing destination for only software and BPO, pharmaceuticals, or textiles and leathers. India now also exports automobiles, auto parts, and more importantly components for major aerospace industry such as Airbus and Boeing. Dynamatic Technologies recently … Continue reading →

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Automobile Sector: Still A Potential Savior

Posted on August 6, 2009 by indra

So now Nanos are out on road. However, I have not seen one in Noida still. Perhaps either Noida or I myself is unlucky. I wish every individual user of Nano write about their experiences. It will be a great … Continue reading →

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Cat Comes to India

Posted on June 29, 2009 by indra

Images of Cat Tata Motors first acquired and finally brought in the British icons Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) for Indian market. It is nostalgically historic moment for Tata as well as for all Indians. JLR is owned by an … Continue reading →

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Tata Motors’ Nano and Apple’s iPhone

Posted on June 25, 2009 by indra

Nano has been a benchmark of India’s innovative strength. Some called it as ‘triumph of Indian ingenuity’. The launch made waves across the automobile crazy population worldwide to a certain extent similar to what Apple’s product announcements make. As reported, … Continue reading →

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Growing ‘Made in India’

Posted on June 8, 2009 by indra

India’s big domestic market is reason enough for growing interest of MNCs to set up its manufacturing plants in India. Many companies of developed countries are entering in India’s manufacturing sector. Most of the globally known auto companies including commercial … Continue reading →

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Death (?) of General Motors-The Legendary Giant

Posted on June 4, 2009 by indra

IMAGES It is unbelievable to many like me but the reality too that can’t be overlooked anymore. GM will soon be declared bankrupt. General Motors filed for bankruptcy on Monday morning. It is the lowest point in General Motors’100-year history. … Continue reading →

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Nano Arrives, Creates Major Milestone

Posted on March 25, 2009 by indra

Images of Nano After the Mamta sabotaged the Nano project in Singur, Tata Motors was under test for its capability to bring in the Nano in a respectable time frame. Nano’s official launch yesterday was a great achievement for Tata … Continue reading →

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Will India Get into Clean car Business?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by indra

The Geneva Motor Show 2009 has opened with the emphasis put on showcasing green technologies. The world is trying to find a solution to the global warning. As claimed by the environmentalists, emissions from the fossil fuel driven vehicles’ exhaust … Continue reading →

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Made in India: Car or Laptop

Posted on February 7, 2009 by indra

It appears Tata Motors will soon launch its most talked about ultra cheap car, ‘Nano’, the small car seen as a symbol of India’s expertise in frugal engineering. Some says it may be as early as on the next March … Continue reading →

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Challenges of American Carmakers: Technology vs. Management

Posted on February 6, 2009 by indra

Many a times I wonder why US automakers have failed to maintain the leadership and remain contemporary in technology and management. Why couldn’t GM, Ford, or Chrysler, at least the former two, establish a brand GM Production System or Ford … Continue reading →

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