INTERACTIONVOL LXVI, FEBRUARY 2018

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Feature Editor Chethan R. Kumar 3 Message from Designer Divya Thakur the CEO Message from CORRESPONDENTS 4-8 Company Highlights

ANAND Automotive Ramneet Bhasin the CEO Anand CY Myutec Automotive Shuvadeep Samanta 9 ANAND U Anand I-Power Col. Braham Singh 10-11 Awards & ANAND U Recognition Kapil Thakur Dear Team ANAND and Friends, drive a culture of quality and excellence in the group. Ansysco Anand/Anchemco Anand Neha Khatri Welcome to the first issue of ANAND Interaction for 2018. Let me begin by wishing all of you With the Indian 2018 round the corner, ANAND has chosen to focus on and your families a very happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful year ahead filled with new “Future Ready” as the theme for our group’s display there. We are planning to feature opportunities, hope and positivity. mainly products from our portfolio which cater to emerging new technology areas CY Myutec Anand 12-17 Cover Story like BS VI, Fuel Efficiency, Safety, Light weighting and some EV related products and K. Latha Looking back, 2017 was a year of recovery for the global economy; reasonably robust in technologies. Regulatory highlights and ANAND product portfolio and technologies many countries and regions like Europe, China, Japan and Russia, slow in South America covering these areas form this edition’s cover story. especially Brazil and stable in Asia, USA and UK. Overall, the growth rate of global Faurecia Clean Mobility 18-19 Mando-20 years of economy improved to 3.6% for 2017 and is projected to touch 3.7% in 2018. It is a delight to talk about the celebration of “20 years of Partnership” between ANAND Subramani Kuppuswamy and Mando Corporation, an affiliate of Halla Group of Korea, another testament to our partnership It has been a tumultuous year for the Indian economy. Recovering from the effects of philosophy of the “Power of Partnership”. The last 20 years have seen the association Federal-Mogul Anand Bearings India demonetisation and stabilizing after the introduction of GST, one of the most impactful tax between the two automotive component giants, from Korea and India, strengthen reforms of recent times, Indian economy is now steadily treading the path of growth. The Pankaj Manish manifold. Over these two decades, our JV company, Mando Automotive India, has World Bank forecast for Indian GDP growth for FY 2017-18 is raised to 7.2% compared to become the largest company at ANAND, by sales and also one of the very successful 6.8% in FY 2016-17. ones. Federal-Mogul Anand Sealings India Manjunath Karikatti 20-21 Group Sponsorships With the robust growth of Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Services sector expected to ANAND companies continue to win prestigious awards and recognitions from customers, be sustained during 2018, I expect 2018 also to be a good year for the Indian economy, industry bodies and global institutions. The Group once again was in the limelight at the though there are apprehensions about continuation of good monsoons for the third year third summit of The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Gabriel India running in 2018. Any deficiency there may cause some dip in rural demand which has been Centre for Technology (ACT) held in Pune. Four of our Group companies were recognised Unmesh Rajhans quite buoyant so far, but in my opinion, it will still not have a significant impact on the overall under various categories at these prestigious ACMA Awards. Shalini Gupta momentum of the Indian economy. 22-23 SNS Foundation ANAND companies undertook memorable brand promotion activities this year. Gabriel Most segments of Auto Industry in India have grown in high single-digit or in low double- India, our flagship company sponsored the Pune team ‘Puneri Paltan’ at this year’s pro Haldex India digits during 2017, posting an average 8% to 9% growth. Of these Passenger Vehicles have Kabaddi League. SUJÁN Luxury and Gabriel India co-sponsored the Indian National Rajesh Yadav grown at around 10%, Two-wheelers at 9 %, M&HCVs at 8% to 9% and LCVs at 10%. The Polo Team to participate at the prestigious World Polo Championship held at Sydney, expected announcement of vehicle scrappage policy and the new Electric Vehicles policy Australia. ANAND once again sponsored the Salwan memorial Golf Tournament for Henkel Anand India will further boost market demand for Automobiles which is likely to remain firm in 2018. School students. Vivek Tyagi ANAND sales growth in 2017 has once again been ahead of the market at around Rs. 9400 Continuing its customer connect, ANAND conducted a Technology Day focused on 24 Visits Crores ($ 1.4 Billion); 5% over budget and 12% over last year. The Group now accounts for technologies only for electric vehicles at premises in Bengaluru. This MAHLE Behr India 3.3% of the Indian Auto Components Industry and has steadily improved this share from was the first of its kind Tech Day by ANAND showcasing the Group’s portfolio exclusively Shivangi Pathak 2.8% around three years back. in electric vehicles. This growth has been possible by our capitalising on our strong new business pipeline ANAND strongly believes in the ‘Power of People’. It is this fundamental belief that has MAHLE Filter Systems (India) 25 ANAND Technology Day with our OE customers, our continued focus on aftermarket and export opportunities and made the development of its people central to its core philosophy. Succession planning Kritika Nigam almost 20% growth at SUJÁN Luxury, our hospitality vertical. Exports grew ahead of the and ‘Growth from Within’ is an integral part of this philosophy. For decades the Group at Mahindra Electric budget and are now 10% of group sales. Aftermarket was below budget due to the effects has been successful in developing and maintaining a talent pool of potential leaders of demonetization and GST but has now started growing well since last six months. I am Mando Automotive India of the future. To further strengthen the talent pipeline and to groom future leaders, optimistic about this momentum carrying forward to 2018 as well and the Auto industry ANAND Group HR introduced a “Revised and Refined” version of ANAND Leadership Tanushree Bose growing, in the range of 9% to 11%. Development Programmes (ALDP) with ANAND Mentorship (AM), ANAND Talent (AT) and ANAND Leader (AL) programmes under its umbrella. Also introduced were Nurturing As we all know now, the , globally as well as in India, is faced with SNS Foundation and Empowering Women (NEW) and Mentoring Certification programmes. Roadshows 26 SUJÁN major transformational changes in the next decade, which offer a huge challenge as well Damayanti Bhowmik were conducted across all the hubs to create awareness among the employees and as a great opportunity. The introduction of more stringent regulations on emissions, safety, encourage them to be part of this Prestigious program. fuel efficiency etc.on one side and the emergence of autonomous, connected, electric and Spicer India hybrid vehicles on the other side, require huge investments by the Industry, the Government Sustainability is a key pillar of ANAND philosophy. Many ANAND companies are Suchita Kadam and other stakeholders, in new technologies, R&D, infrastructure and services. All major taking key steps towards achieving sustainable growth. Spicer India released its first global OEMs and component players are working on the development and perfection of ‘Sustainability Report’ thus ushering in a new era of sustainable development. Gabriel these technologies. Since many of these technologies, especially in the Electric and Hybrid SUJÁN Luxury Hospitality India team completed the installation of solar parks in Dewas and Khandsa to start vehicles are still not mature and there are several competing technologies there, one of Yusuf Ansari harnessing solar energy successfully. MAHLE Behr India, Chakan plant recently started the challenges comes from selecting , backing and investing in technologies which will reaping the benefits of renewable energy through windmills and solar panels and its ultimately succeed. Noida plant also installed solar panels. Takata India ANAND, with its long standing partnerships with global auto component majors, is very R. Girirajan I am also pleased to share that SUJÁN, continues to make its mark on the world stage. well placed to bring in many of these new technologies available with its JV partners to Three of its properties have been recognized by the Condé Nast Traveller award and by India in sync with their introduction by OEMs in India. Many of these, like technologies for Outlook Traveller award, giving us reason to rejoice. Another news of great pride is the Valeo Friction Materials India BS VI (similar to Euro VI), Safety (Airbags, ABS/ ESC etc.), Light weighting, Mechatronics re-election of Mr. Jaisal Singh as the Vice President of Relais & Châteaux and Member of Sathiyaseelan Jaganathan and several EV related products are already being offered to the Indian OEMs by ANAND their global Executive Committee & Board of Directors. companies. Valeo Service India Auto Parts Finally, I would like to compliment and thank the entire Team ANAND for their efforts in In selected areas, ANAND is forging new relationships with technology partners from making 2017 a year of excellent progress and success and would like to urge the team to Suma Chendrashekhar overseas, to address the need for some of these new technologies. To focus efforts on continue to put in their best to not only meet but exceed the ambitious goal of profitable capturing these new growth opportunities, ANAND has set up an Automotive Growth growth we have set for 2018. PRODUCED BY Council at the group level and focussed groups at ANAND’s flagship Gabriel India (Board Corporate Communications Team subcommittee on growth) and at SUJÁN, ANAND’s hospitality vertical. Another growth area being actively pursued (through Gabriel India) is Railways business Warm Regards, where we are trying to strengthen our existing presence by offering a basket of several new products.

ANAND’s focus on AHQC (ANAND house of Quality culture) the group wide initiative launched in the beginning of 2017 is progressing well and gathering critical mass. The progress is reviewed every quarter by the AEC (ANAND Executive Committee). AHQC in Deepak Chopra Group Chief Executive Officer TM offices has also been evolved with support from the central AHQC team. This initiative now encompasses several other ongoing initiatives like EIM, AHPS, VSME, EHS, COPQ etc. to ANAND

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Spicer India, Chakan, Pantnagar and Jodalli plants organise Innovation Concourse

n Innovation Concourse was organised at multiple locations of Spicer AIndia Private Limited. Mr. Mahendra K. Goyal, Managing Director, Spicer Mando Corporation recognises Mando Automotive India for Mr. Deep C. Anand inaugurates the ANAND Cricket Training India, had shared his vision for inculcating a ‘Culture of Innovation’ by setting exemplary business performance. Academy at Parwanoo aspirational goals while inaugurating the concourse at Jodalli plant. The event was attended by Spicer India employees, including department heads ando Automotive India was awarded for its outstanding performance r. Deep C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand and designated “innovators”. The concourse allowed for sharing out-of- Mfor second consecutive year at Mando global business workshop meet MFoundation, inaugurated the ANAND Cricket Training Academy at the the-box ideas that were generated using the methodology of ‘Three Gear held at Korea. Parwanoo Hub on 27th September 2017. During his address, he shared words Thinking’. of encouragement about participation in sports and motivated the participants This year, Mando India was recognised for achieving 20 percentage higher than Projects were showcased to portray how results could be achieved through to preserve a sporting spirit. Mr. Anand interacted with the Anchemco Anand the projected business plan. The recognition was conferred during the award systematic breakthroughs, thinking and implementation. The concourses girls cricket team, who shared their respective sports journeys with him. ceremony at Mando business workshop meet, held at Korea in the month of culminated with rewards and recognition accorded to the “innovators” for January. Mr. Se Joon Oh, Managing Director, Mando Automotive India received their efforts in completing the projects. the award from Mr. Chung Mong-won, Chairman, Mando Corporation. Spicer India launches its first sustainability report The business workshop meet was attended by business heads of Mando Companies from various locations. picer India Private Limited achieved a milestone in its journey of ANAND Group and Salwan Education Trust join hands for Ssustainability by publishing their first sustainability report. This report ‘The Salwan Golf Cup’. details the various activities towards embedding sustainability in operations and outlines performance according to sustainability parameters. The he Salwan Education Trust in association with ANAND Group report highlighted the extensive measures adopted by Spicer India towards Torganised ‘The Salwan Golf Cup 2017’. This was the fourth annual sustainable development. school golf championship conducted by the Trust and the ANAND The sustainability report was released at a formal program held at ANAND Group has been associated with it for the past two years. This is a Corporate Office on 29th November 2017, by Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, prestigious championship recognised by the Indian Golf Union and is ANAND and Mr. Robert Pyle, President of Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, hosted in collaboration with the Golf Society. Dana Incorporated, USA. The Salwan Schools, which operate under the aegis of Salwan Education Trust, one among the first day-schools in India to provide golf facilities to students. The schools encourage the participation of students at golf tournaments at both State and National levels. The awards ceremony to felicitate the winners was held on 8th December 2017 at the ITC Classic Golf Resort and Country Club, Manesar, Haryana. Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Head – Group Human Resources, ANAND Group graced the event as Guest of Honour and presented the awards to the winners.

ANAND Group companies - Gabriel India and MAHLE Behr India step ANAND Talent Management Programme Roadshow towards sustainability. Gabriel India participates at the International Railway eople development is the cornerstone of HR practices at the Equipment Exhibition – 2017 PANAND Group. In the spirit of continual improvement, these n its efforts to create sustainable growth, Gabriel India completed programmes have been redesigned to make them more structured, Ithe installation of solar parks in its plants at Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, as well as Khandsa, Haryana, and started harnessing solar he Commercial Vehicles and Railways Business Unit (CVRBU) of Gabriel meaningful, attractive and effective. Hence, these programmes have energy successfully. TIndia Limited, participated at the International Railway Equipment now undergone a transformation, and reintroduced in a “Revised and Exhibition (IREE) held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, in October 2017. IREE Refined” avatar. The solar plant at Khandsa was inaugurated on 8th November 2017, is Asia’s largest event for the rail transportation sector and is organized by by Mr. Deep C Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in association with the Ministry of The Group HR team has also introduced a Nurturing and Empowering Women Foundation. This plant generates 138 kW of power at its peak and Railways, Government of India. (NEW) Programme to provide women employees the direction to challenge produces close to 570 solar units per day, thus helping to reduce the barriers, increase self-awareness and groom to grow into the talent pipeline. carbon footprint of the Khandsa plant by 12 tons of CO2 per month. Gabriel India showcased the following range of products: A related programme called ‘Mentoring Certification’ has also been introduced • Yaw damper, primary vertical damper, secondary vertical and lateral The solar plant in Dewas was inaugurated on 4th October 2017, by to develop mentoring capability at ANAND. These mentors would be used to Mr. Rajinder Singh Sachdeva, COO, Trucks, Buses and Engines, Volvo dampers and hydraulic dampers for LHB coaches guide various mentees across different programmes of HR. • Vertical dampers for locomotives Eicher Commercial Vehicles. It generates 182 kW of power at its peak • Vertical shock absorber for Ceylon Railways in Sri Lanka The HR team decided to launch all the programmes—ANAND Leadership which is fed into the plant’s power line for instant consumption. It is • Primary vertical damper for Non-Ac coaches Development Programme, NEW and Mentoring Certification—across the estimated that reduction in carbon footprint is equivalent to planting • Double acting hydraulic shock absorber having a capacity of 600 kgf and hubs at Gurugram, Pune, Parwanoo and Chennai through roadshows. 15,000 mango trees. 900 kgf The roadshows were full-day events, with individual kiosks set up for MAHLE Behr India Private Limited (MBIL) has been moving towards • Vertical and lateral dampers for secondary air spring suspension each programme and thrown open for the employees to explore and seek energy-efficient manufacturing units at several locations since 2013. arrangement clarifications. These roadshows were effective in providing information about The Chakan plant recently started reaping the benefits of renewable the various programmes to the participants. The event had participants from more than 20 countries across the world and energy through windmills and solar panels. In its second phase of Gabriel India’s stall generated a lot of interest. implementing renewable energy sources, the installation of solar panels was accomplished at its Noida plant.

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in the Spotlight International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certifies CY Haldex India hosts its Annual Supplier’s Conference

Myutec Anand aldex India Private Limited hosted its Annual Supplier’s Day Conference on Y Myutec Anand Private Limited was awarded the IATF certification by H26th October 2017. Valeo Service participated at ACMA Automechanika trade fair Cthe Certification Body of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH. This The suppliers present during the event were addressed by Mr. Bjarne Lindblad, certification establishes the application and adoption of a quality management Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Logistics, Haldex AB; Mr. Binu aleo Service participated at the Automotive Component Manufacturers system for the manufacture of transmission parts for automotive application at Sivanathan, Chief Operating Officer, Haldex India and other senior dignitaries VAssociation (ACMA) Automechanika trade fair at Pragati Maidan, New CY Myutec Anand. from Haldex AB and Haldex India. They shared expectations, opportunities, Delhi. ACMA Automechanika is a premium biennial automotive aftermarket trade fair organised by Messe Frankfurt. This year, more than 550 exhibitors CY Myutec Anand ranks third in obtaining this certificate among the automotive future technology and a systematic approach to managing the relationship from 17 countries participated in the trade show, exhibiting their latest manufacturers in Chennai and is the first company to implement the same between Haldex and its suppliers. innovations. within the ANAND Group companies. Valeo Service displayed their cabin air filter, HCV spring-type clutches and their new lighting product, CIBIE, along with other product ranges related to transmission, electricals, thermals, visibility, suspension, filtration and sealing.

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Gabriel India and TORRE Automotive team together conduct successful ride sessions for Toyota South Africa Motors

fter Gabriel India’s Technical Assistance Agreement signoff with TORRE, Asenior representatives from the TORRE–Gabriel India Team worked at Gabriel India’s Chakan R&D Centre in order to build prototypes for Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). MAHLE Filter Systems (India) augment production line at MAHLE Behr India conducts 8D trainings for Suppliers Gurugram plant Subsequent to the prototyping, successful ride sessions were conducted at BIL launched the 8D training module for all its suppliers with the view of Toyota, South Africa, in September and October 2017 by the TORRE–Gabriel n efficient and advanced polyurethane (PU) production line was set up to Mcreating an ecosystem of trained employees for the industry. This training India Team. Aenable manufacturing of a top-quality air filter element. This production involved the methodology of defining eight principles of problem-solving, CY Myutec Anand conducts knowledge sharing workshop line is the first establishment of its kind at the MFSIL Khandsa plant. The line focussing on finding out the root cause of a failure with the help of quality includes a three-stage paper pleating machine equipped to German standards. control tools. Solutions that were offered varied from short-term to long-term Y Myutec Anand conducted a workshop for its employees on 22 and Development of this pleating set-up will help fulfil upcoming requirements in options. During the first phase, a total of 21 partners were short-listed and C23rd October 2017, with the intent of strengthening their understanding accordance with BS VI emission norms in India. trained. about various company processes. An interactive session was held during the workshop, wherein each department presented an overview of their respective Supporting the production line is a precise and robust adhesive-dispensing work area, sharing insights about their roles and responsibilities and thus, their machine that enables paper media curing at high temperatures along with contribution to the company. a high-speed melt rate. The two set-ups together have greatly improved the production time. The production line caters to the customer base in the The workshop was graced by senior officials from CY Myutec Anand including northern region of India, including and . Mr. Jong Woo Lee, Managing Director, Mr. Cho, Operations Head, Mr. J Murali, Finance Controller and Mr. Pandian, Plant Manager. It provided insights about various work processes to the 38 participants and helped align the working of team members with the company’s major targets, while also providing an understanding of management-defined strategies to achieve the same.

Henkel Anand India hosts Kaizen Awards at Gurugram plant he Lean Enterprise team of Henkel Anand India Private Limited MAHLE Filter Systems (India) starts in-house stamping at Takata India participates in Mahindra World City Marathon Tsuccessfully implemented kaizen practices at its Gurugram plant to Parwanoo plant gain benefits with respect to the six elements of safety, productivity, quality, 2017 delivery, cost and morale. To recognise the best kaizen completed at the n in-house stamping line was set-up to fulfil the demand of the existing Henkel Anand India inaugurates Engineering and Application plant, the management at Henkel Anand hosted the Kaizen Awards for its Ahigh-speed (4XEL) production line at MFSIL, Parwanoo plant. The set-up, bout 300 employees from Takata India participated in the Mahindra World Development Center at Gurugram. while reducing supplier dependency, will support the plant to manufacture City Marathon 2017 at Chennai, which was organised on 12th November employees on 4th October 2017. The recognitions were awarded by Mr. A enkel Anand India, inaugurated the Engineering and Application around 4.5 million parts per year. 2017. The marathon is held in aid of Nanhi Kali, a NGO engaged in providing Shilip Kumar, President, Henkel India, who was the guest of honour at the Development Center at Gurugram, with the intent to better collaborate award ceremony. quality education to girls from economically disadvantaged families. With 90% H The new set-up is completely mechanised, with a servo feeder to feed the steel of the employees on the shop floor being women, Takata’s participation in the with their customers and be recognized as strategic solution provider. The coils and robotic arms to unload parts. marathon held a lot of significance. research center holds the facility like CAD and CAE facility for designing lightweight and crash worthy solutions, proto and validation facility to Runners from the Takata team were led by Mr. Mitsuhiko Oyama, Chairman ensure flawless launch, pilot mixing lab for sustainable chemical formulation and Managing Director, Takata India, who ran 5 km and Mr. R Girirajan, Senior for technical support and scale up, testing and validation facility and tear - Director, Takata India, who completed 10 km in record time. down room for analysis and out-of-the-box idea and solutions.

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ANAND Group companies celebrate Annual Hub Event

Gurugram Hub Function mployees from the Gurugram hub of ANAND Group companies, ANAND U hosts Ecomprising of ANAND Automotive, Anand CY Myutec Automotive India, Gabriel India, Henkel Anand India, MAHLE Filter Systems (India), Takata India and SNS Foundation, came together to celebrate the annual hub event on 4th November 2017. The programme was based Senior Speak on the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: The World is One Family’. Mr. Deep C Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, Deep C Anand Foundation along with Mrs. Kiran Anand graced the event as the Guest and Recognition of Honour. The function was attended by the family members of all the employees. ANAND Executive Committee Members handing over the recognition forum souvenir to Mr. Sunil Kakkar, The colourful cultural evening was made possible by enthusiastic Forums Executive VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki India Limited. performances from participating teams revolving around various themes celebrating cultures from across the globe. The cultural program was ANAND U, the corporate university of ANAND followed by recognitions that were awarded for various sporting events Group, hosted Recognition Forums at Chennai, held across the year within the hub. Delhi and Pune with the intent of ‘sharing best practices and celebrating success’, which are in line Parwanoo Hub Function with its vision. Felicitations were awarded under the categories of functional certifications, e-learning, mployees at the Parwanoo hub, from Ansysco Anand, Federal- learning enablers and the ANAND Shoolini topper. EMogul Bearings India, Gabriel India, Henkel Anand India, MAHLE Filter Systems (India), SNS Foundation and ANAND School, all got ANAND U also conducted Senior Speak together to celebrate their annual hub event on 18th November 2017. programmes at its Chennai, Delhi and Parwanoo The event was held based on the theme, ‘Youth on the Move’, wherein hubs to encourage insights into the diverse participants presented a cultural show depicting the youth of different perspectives through interactive sessions between eras. The event was graced by Mr. Subhash Suresh, Senior General ANAND Group leaders and eminent people from Manager, TVS Nalagarh, who presided over the event as the Chief different walks of life. Guest. The event at Chennai was graced by Mr. Kim The lucky draw and award ceremony for the winners of various sporting Hyung-Tae, Consul General of the Republic of Mr. Mahendra Goyal, MD, Spicer India receiving Mr. Joy Panda, Business Head, Ansysco Anand and the trophy on behalf of the Spicer India Team Ms. Sampada Inamdar, Dean, ANAND U, handing events held around the year at the hub were celebrated by all those Korea, the function at Gurugram was presided over by Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive VP, Supply Chain, from Mr. Arul Kumar, Joint Managing Director, over the souvenir to Ms. Shilpi Beakta, Assistant attending the event. Mando Automotive India. Commissioner, Parwanoo. Maruti Suzuki India Limited and the programme at Parwanoo was attented by Ms. Shilpi Beakta, Assistant Commissioner, Parwanoo.

Anniversary celebrationsTM at ANAND Group companies

Mr Kim Hyung-Tae, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, addressing the audience at the Senior Speak in Chennai, with Ms. Sampada Inamdar, Dean, ANAND U Anand CY Myutec Automotive India nand CY Myutec Automotive India recently celebrated its annual function Aat Gurugram. The celebrations were marked with many cultural and other entertaining programmes. This was followed by the annual award ceremony, where awards were presented for the Best Employee, Best Cell, Best Project and Sports Excellence Awards.

Takata India o commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Takata India operations, ‘Takata TAnnual Day’ was celebrated at the Chennai plant on 2nd September 2017. Various fun and cultural activities were conducted for the staff and the event was graced by all the senior members. The OE team conducted a highly appreciated special performance involving Tamil cultural dances, such as Gummi and Nattupura Padal. The evening came to a close with awards presented by Mr. Mitsuhiko Oyama, Chairman and Managing Director, Takata India.

Henkel Day Celebrated elebrations were held at Henkel Anand India, Gurugram, to mark the 141st Henkel CDay on 26th September 2017. The celebrations were based on the theme of ‘Agility’. Various fun-filled activities were conducted for the staff members to mark (L-R) Mr. Rajeev Gera, COO, Anand CY Myutec; Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD, Gabriel India; Mr. Deepak Chopra, Mr. Arul Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Mando Automotive the day. Mr. Abhijeet Kulkarni, COO, Henkel Anand India, congratulated all the team Group CEO, ANAND; Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.; Mr. Sunil India and Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Head-Group Human Resource, members on the day of the anniversary. Kaul, AEC Member, ANAND Group; Mr. Deepak Thukral, VP, Supply Chain, MSIL; Mr. Rajiv Budhiraja, VP, ANAND handing over the certificate at Chennai Recognition Supply Chain - RCI, MSIL and Mr. Jagdish Kumar, Group CFO, ANAND at Gurugram Recognition Forum Forum

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Mr. Yusuf Ahmad Ansari, VP and Director of Experiences, SUJÁN Luxury and Mr. Ashish Kumar Rai, VP and Director of Operations, SUJÁN Luxury receiving the Outlook Traveller Awards at ANAND Award from Shri Satpal Maharaj, Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttarakhand

Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND and Mr. Mahendra K. Goyal, MD, Spicer India, receiving Best in Delivery Mr. Jaisal Singh, Chief the award from Executive, SUJAN Luxury, Mr. Mohit Srivastava, Plant Head of Gabriel India, awarded to Anchemco receiving the award from Khandsa Plant, receiving the award from Shri Yogi Spicer India Team receiving the Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award Anand Condé Nast Traveller Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

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Gold Award for Gold award for Quality MAHLE Behr India team receiving Quality at ICQCC and Productivity (large the ICQCC award at Manila awarded to category) awarded to Anand Silver Award at the Anchemco Anand CY Myutec Automotive, Supplier Quality Excellence International Convention on Gurugram Award for the Assessment Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) Year 2016 awarded to MAHLE awarded to MAHLE Behr India Behr India

Best Workplaces in India in terms of Certificate of Appreciation Providing Employment Opportunities to Best NGO in Kalghatgi Block, for Good Practices in Safety Gold in Safety Award awarded Women Engineers awarded to Gabriel Dharwad district awarded to Systems awarded to Gabriel to MAHLE Filter Systems India, Outstanding Performance in Quality India, Khandsa plant SNS Foundation India, Khandsa plant Pune plant and Delivery Award at India Supplier Summit 2017 awarded to MAHLE Filter Best performing division 2017 Systems(India), Khandsa plant for sales, marketing and finance Gold Award for quality at the Annual Bava at the Independent Aftermarket Waluj Cluster Convention awarded to Silver award in Health & Safety Noteworthy contribution in Gold Award for Quality at Convention awarded to Valeo Gabriel India, Aurangabad team (very large category) awarded successfully implementing International Convention Service India to Mahle Filter Systems India, Award for ‘Implementing Best Supplier various programmes of Team members of SNSF being felicitated by the on Quality Control Circles Government Teachers’ Association of Kalghatgi Chennai plant Practices- QRQC (Quick Response Quality the Bank awarded to SNS Block, Dharwad (ICQCC) awarded to Gabriel Foundation ‘Best Boutique Camp’ awarded to Commitment and consistency in Control)’ awarded to MAHLE Filters Systems India, Khandsa plant SUJÁN JAWAI, Jawai Bandh the manufacturing and supply of India (MFSIL), Khandsa and Chennai Plant quality shock absorbers awarded to Gabriel India, Dewas plant Rashtra Vibhushan Award Third place in 12th National (2017) in the Platinum Runner-up favourite Safari Lodge Quality Circle Competition category for “Excellence in in India, 2017 awarded to awarded to Gabriel India, Health and Safety for Workers” SUJÁN Sher Bagh, Ranthambhore Gold award in Health and Safety Parwanoo plant awarded to Mahle Filter (very large category) awarded to Systems India, Parwanoo plant Gabriel India, Khandsa plant Runner-up Readers’ Travel Awards for Best in Class Award for all round Favourite Indian Boutique Hotel awarded Supplier Excellence performance in the Powertrain Award for Superior to SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur Award for 2017 Category by maintaining high level performance for Design and MFSIL team receiving the Rashtra awarded to Gabriel Platinum Supplier of quality, delivery, efficiency and Development awarded to Vibhushan Award India, Dewas plant awarded to Haldex India innovation awarded to Spicer India Spicer India

Gabriel India team receiving Gold Quality Award from Bajaj Bronze in Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) Silver award in Human awarded to Spicer India, Jodalli Resource awarded to Spicer plant India, Satara plant

Mr. Anand Sontakke, COO, MAHLE Filters System (India) Silver award for Quality and receiving the award from Mr. Marc McAllister, VP and Productivity (very large category) Golden Peacock Innovation Managing Director, International Markets, Harley Davidson awarded to Spicer India, Management Award - 2017 Satara plant awarded to Spicer India

Anchemco Team receiving the Best in Delivery Award from Bosch

Winning ANAND Group companies at third summit of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India Centre for Technology (ACT) Anchemco Team receiving the Gold MAHLE Behr India team receiving Award at ICQCC 2017 in Manila the award from General Motors FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 11 COVER STORY COVER STORY

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BS VI norms are applicable to all major India’s automobile industry is on-road vehicles i.e. light and heavy duty one of the fastest growing in the world. The industry contributes vehicles, two and three-wheeled vehicles. around 7 % to India’s GDP. The industry produced 25.3 million vehicles across all segments for Key Highlights the year 2016-17 (ending March 2017), a growth of 5.4% over the previous year. During the period Stringency of mass emission standards driving conditions and better capture driving modes in which April-December 2017, around 21.4 and the introduction of new standards pollutant emissions can be elevated. vehicles were produced, a robust • Tightening of Particulate Matter (PM) mass emission limits • “Real world driving cycle emission conformity norms” will growth of 11% over the same • Tightening of emission limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx ), come into effect from April 2023, as driving cycle data will be period last year. As the industry carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) for two- collected in meantime to arrive at the standards. has grown, the Indian government wheelers, making them as clean as gasoline passenger has continued to ensure that vehicles on a per-kilometer-driven basis regulations to support health and Requirement of cleaner fuel, with the • Introduction of particle number (PN) limits for light and heavy WE ARE safety, environment protection, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas duty vehicles (LDV, HDV) fuel consumption. The automotive (MoPNG) taking necessary actions regulations in India are governed by • Maximum allowable sulphur content of 10 ppm compared to FUTURE READY the Ministry of Road Transport and “Real-world driving conditions” type 50 ppm today Highways (MoRT&H) which is the approval and in-service conformity Preparing for Regulations with Innovative Solutions nodal ministry for regulation of the test requirements to help ensure that automotive sector in India. emissions performance demonstrated in On-Board Diagnostic laboratory testing is maintained (OBD) System The important Automotive Regulations in India can be categorised as • Measurements will be done using Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) 1. Enhanced and more stringent OBD • For HDVs (mainly trucks and buses), type approval will requirements for all vehicle classes be based on the World Harmonized Steady-State Cycle 2. First ever OBD requirement for two Bharat Stage emission standards Fuel Efficiency Safety Norms (WHSC) and World Harmonized Transient Cycle (WHTC). and three-wheeled vehicles To regulate the emissions from vehicles, for better To regulate fuel efficiency of vehicles to reduce fuel To ensure safety of vehicle occupants. Both these cycles are more representative of real-world air quality and health of the population. consumption and global warming.

Bharat Stage Emission Standards Emission standards

The BS standards, based on European regulations were first introduced in emission norms, which would match the existing Euro 6 emission standards Compression Spark Compression Spark 2000. Progressively stringent norms have been rolled out since then. All new to quite an extent, will leapfrog from the current BS-IV emission standards, vehicles manufactured and sold after the regulations come into effect have to bringing the schedule for BS-VI ahead by 4-5 years. The vehicle categories Engine Engine Engine Engine be compliant with the regulations. Bharat Stage (BS) III norms were in force in covered by the regulation include light and heavy duty vehicles, two-wheelers India effective October 2010. Bharat Stage IV emission norms were effective in and three-wheelers. BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV 13 major cities since April 2010, while it went into effect for the entire country in This notification comes at a time when many Indian cities are struggling with NONE April 2017. 68% 82% 25% 82% 70% severe air-quality problems, resulting in health problems of their population, 0.0045 g/km In 2016, the Indian government announced that the country would skip the and sets a precedent globally to accelerate the adoption of clean vehicle 4 Wheeler 2 Wheeler BS-V norms altogether and adopt BS-VI norms by 2020. The proposed BS-VI technologies and fuels. BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI Light Duty Class 1-3

BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS IV BS | BS || BS ||| BS |V BS V| NONE NONE 87% 50% 0.16 44% 0.130 g/km g/km 5 years to go to 5 years to go to 7 years to go to From BS IV to next stage next stage next stage BS VI in just BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI BS VI three years 4 Wheeler 3 Wheeler Euro 4 was implemented Euro 6 was Heavy Duty across Europe implemented across Europe NOx Particulate Matter Percentage shows reduction 2000Note: Euro 4 was implemented2005 across Europe in 2005 and Euro2010 6 was implemented across2014 Europe in 2014. 2017 2020

BS VI represents an Accleration of Emission Standards in India

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ANAND Group on BS VI ANAND Group companies are well equipped to cater to the requirements of the automotive industry, to comply with BS VI requirements. Four of the ANAND Group companies are already working towards manufacturing products to meet these requirements.

Federal-Mogul ANAND Faurecia Clean Mobility Sealings India Mahle Behr India Mahle Filter Systems (India)

Selective Catalytic Reduction Head Gaskets EGR Oil Filter Modules (SCR) • Composite material will be replaced • To optimize combustion which in turn reduces • Designed to reduce pressure peaks by special alloy steel due to higher NOx emission, some exhaust gases are • Purpose:- To reduce harmful NOx • Soot particle separation and operate at compression pressures and higher combined with fresh air/fuel mixture. higher temperatures • SCR is an advanced active emissions temperatures of engines • Using EGR the exhaust gases will be cooled control system that injects reductant agent before it is fed back (Urea) and has a thermal decomposition of exhaust gases Carbon Canister • Injected Urea reacts with NOx selectively CAC /ICAC + LTR • To reduce evaporation losses thereby reducing hydrocarbon emissions on a catalyst to form NH3 (Ammonia) and • Air coming out pf turbo charger needs Carbon Di Oxide (CO2) NH3 then reduces Heat Shields to be cooled before it enters combustion NO & NO2 ( NOx) to N2 (Nitrogen) and H20 • As combustion pressures and chamber for optimal combustion (Water) temperatures in engines go up and also • CAC/ICAC along with LTR help in Fuel Filter Modules as engines become more compact, reducing the temperature of air • Higher level of filteration of moisture Diesel/ Gasoline Particulate there is an increasing need to shield from fuel Filters – DPF/ GPF surrounding areas with ‘heat shields’ E-Visco • Purpose:- To reduce particulate matter in • Typically in commercial vehicle, to Air Intake Manifold exhaust gases optimally maintain the temperature of • Improved Flap systems for optimised • Exhaust gases are passed through porous the coolant, the radiator fan needs to combustion metallic filters which capture the particulates be switched on only as required • Integrated with Mass Air Flow Sensor thereby preventing harmful soot and other • E-Visco switches on/off the radiator (MAFS) particulates from being injected into the fan only when required to save energy • High efficiency of filteration which aids atmosphere. in longer life of engine Indirect Condenser Lean NOx Trap – (LNT) • Improved heat exchange due to usage of coolant which then reduces load on compressor Cylinder Head Cover and Oil • Purpose:- To reduce harmful NOx mist seperators • Reduces the size of the condenser • Lean NOx Trap adsorbs and • Improved oil mist separation to reduce oil stores NOx in lean burn operation. carryover and also improved Crankcase Regeneration is required to avoid pressure regulation build-up on Catalyst material. Electrical Brush Less Motor Occasionally rich air-fuel mixture is fed which converts adsorbed Nitrate • Improve efficiency from 60% to 85% into N2 • Consumes less power

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Fuel Efficiency (FE) determines fuel consumed for Technical standards related to safety like mandatory usage every mile or kilometre that a vehicle is driven. of Airbags, Antilock Brake System (ABS) & Speed warning systems in all vehicles. Purpose of FE Fuel • To reduce fuel consumption and hence the import of fuel Passenger Vehicles Efficiency • Impact on climate change by reducing carbon dioxide • Mandatory Usage of Airbags, ABS and Speed Warning systems in all models of cars Safety Fuel efficiency targets • Cars to meet Front/ Side Impact and pedestrian protection tests Indicated in km/litre or litres per 100 km or CO2 g/km. CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency, Two Wheelers which is the weighted average fuel efficiency of the vehicles sold by a company • ABS / CBS ( Combined Braking system) will be mandatory for all Two - Wheelers > CAFE will force manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency • Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) has been made mandatory for Two -Wheelers > Favours diesel engines as diesel is more fuel efficient > Favours smaller cars which tend to have better fuel efficiency Commercial Vehicles • ABS implemented for all trucks above 12T and buses above 5T • 100 % ABS implementation for all trailers

Introduced for the first time in India. ANAND Group on Safety Regulations introduced include ANAND Group companies are well equipped to ensure safety of all vehicle occupants.

• 18.2 km/ litre from April 2017 2017 2022 km/litre 18.2 22.0 • 22 km /litre from April 2022 Three ways to improve fuel efficiency Regulation in Safety include: CO2 gms/km <130 <113 • Passenger Vehicles - Mandatory Usage of Airbags, ABS & Speed Warning systems in all models of cars from October 2018 Fuel efficiency can be defined in terms of 2CO : the annual Light Weighting or weight reduction Corporate Average CO emissions for every automaker • 2 Wheelers - ABS / CBS ( Combined Braking system ) mandatory for all New Models from April 2017 2 Engine Efficiency Improvement should be less than 130g/km till 2022 and less than Friction Reduction • Commercial Vehicles - ABS implemented 100% for all trucks above 12 ton & buses above 5 ton from October 2015 113g/km CO2 from 2022 onwards

Henkel Anand India Mando Automotive India ANAND Group on Fuel Efficiency ABS / ESC ANAND Group companies are well equipped to support BS VI and fuel efficiency through Crash Resistant Stiffener ABS : Prevents wheel lock when braking A range of high strength reinforcement foams weight reduction. to shorten the braking distance and secure to enhance the structural integrity of car bodies. vehicle safety. It strengthens hollow structurals and reinforces panel surfaces. The hybrid parts combine high Electronic Stability Control (ESC): strength foams with highly effective carrier Controls driving power and braking power to properties. It provides enhanced durability, prevent slipping while driving. strength and stiffness for vehicles, adding AXON Gabriel India structural integrity without adding weight to the chassis and helping improve crash safety by absorbing impact energy Reduction in weight of piston rods to the tune of They increase safety through reduced intrusion 40% through the use of hollow piston rods instead Takata India and improved deformatic behavior. of solid piston rods in shock absorbers

Structural Adhesives Airbags Structural adhesives address vehicle stiffness, Henkel Anand India • Are designed to inflate extremely rapidly mass, reinforcement and energy management. during a collision thereby provide the Light weighting solutions using They provide added structural integrity to occupants a soft cushioning to prevent or engineered structural fibre composites. automobiles without increasing vehicle weight. reduce injuries to occupant. • Liquid Applied Sound Dampener (LASD) has They also provide enhanced durability, strength Strength of the composite material would a 25-30% reduction in weight versus bitumen and stiffness. These adhesives are used to be similar or better than steel while being bond large glass sections to the vehicle. They Seat Belts better able to absorb • Thin layer under body coating reduces weight are designed to reduce the resistance of motor by 20-25% vehicle bodies to torsional strain by upto 30 %. • The seat belt is designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement during a collusion or sudden stop thereby reduce the likelihood of death or serious injury to him/her

16 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 17 MANDO - 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP MANDO - 20 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP

Mando 20 years of Partnership

Twenty years ago, Mando Corporation, Korea, and ANAND Automotive Private Limited signed their first Joint Venture agreement to manufacture state-of-the-art brake systems. Mando Automotive India Private Limited (MAIPL), Chennai, was set up in 1997 to meet the hydraulic brake requirements of Hyundai Motor India. This association was further strengthened in 2012, when ANAND Automotive signed a new Joint Venture agreement with Mando Corporation and acquired a stake in Mando Steering Systems India Limited. The last twenty years have seen the association between the two partners strengthened. Mando Automotive has received accolades from various other OEMs, such as Ford, Mahindra, General Motors, to name a few. MAIPL has also been acknowledged time and again by industry experts for its HR practices as can be seen in their winning of the ‘Great Places to Work’ award or the ‘Global HR excellence’ award for innovative HR practices. To celebrate this milestone, the 20th MAIPL Annual Day was organised in October 2017. The event was graced by the presence of Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND Group; Mr. Jaisal Singh, ears Director, ANAND Supervisory Board; Mr. Mong Won Chung, Y of P Chairman, Halla Group along with his wife Mrs. Hong and their a daughter Ms. Ji Soo Chung; Mr. Il Mo Song, CEO, Mando Group; rt p Mr. Deepak Chopra, CEO, ANAND Group and other dignitaries nershi from the Halla Group and ANAND Group Chennai Hub Companies. The Annual Day celebrations was well-received and the dignitaries thoroughly enjoyed the cultural programmes performed by the employees. It turned out to be a memorable evening. “It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate everyone on completing 20 years of exemplary service. We have been successful in establishing “In the last 20 years, our “I would like to take this a company based on the relationship has developed from opportunity to thank employees, principles of integrity and strength to strength. I can say with suppliers and customers for trust. We will continue to strive absolute conviction that in Mando making MAIPL what it is today. The towards achieving many more relationship we have one of the celebration calls for recognition such milestones.” strongest partnerships. I believe of the tireless devotion and that people is what makes our commitment of our employees as company. I hope in empowerment well the patience and efforts of the Mr. Se Joon Oh of women and operating engineers shareholders. The company must and to our people we can bring continue to grow and we need to Managing Director transparency and fairness through further diversify our products and Mando Automotive India workplace. We look forward to customers in order to truly lead exploring future opportunities the rapidly changing automotive Anjali Singh to grow our very precious and industry. Let us work together for Chung Mong-won wonderful company.” another great chapter of MAIPL.” Chairperson Chairperson ANAND Halla Group

18 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 GROUP SPONSORSHIPS GROUP SPONSORSHIPS

Group Sponsorships Gabriel India and SUJÁN Luxury sponsored various national and international level events to create brand awareness. Suzuki Gixxer Cup Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited launched the ‘Suzuki Gixxer Cup’ in 2015 which has since evolved into a platform for budding bike racers in India to experience a professional tarmac. The event allows class motorcycle racing infrastructure to become available to local talent at a nominal cost. Gabriel has been associated with the event right from its inception. This year, four rounds of races were conducted at various venues across the country.

Pune International Supercross League

Dubbed as one of India’s biggest Supercross events, the 4th edition of “Pune International Supercross League” was held this year. The event was conducted in the form of a three-day carnival which had a mix of three rounds of racing and plenty of music, arts and live performances by renowned DJs and bands at Pune. Gabriel has been a regular sponsor of the league and this year, it continued in its role as a key sponsor.

Indian National Polo Team

Gabriel India and SUJÁN Luxury were the proud sponsors of the Indian National Polo Team who participated in the “XI Polo World Championship 2017”, held at Sydney. The prestigious event saw participation from eight international teams. The Indian team comprised of Lt. Col. Ravi Rathore, Dhruv Pal Godara, Angad Kalaan, Siddhant Sharma, Pranav Kapur and the youngest player, His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. It was a matter of great pride for the ANAND Group companies to be associated with the Indian National Polo Team. Volkswagen Ameo Cup ACMA Golf With the vision of grooming India’s next international racing star, Every year, ACMA conducts a golf tournament across various regions in India. The ANAND Volkswagen India conducts an annual racing tournament using their Group sponsors the event regularly. This year was the fifth edition of the tournament and factory-prepared race cars. Gabriel has been closely associated with the the ANAND Group sponsored it for the Western Region. It was held at the Oxford Golf event for the last three years. This year, the ‘Volkswagen Ameo Cup’ was and Country Club in Pune. The tournament attracts participation from senior executives conducted with much fanfare and Gabriel was one of the key sponsors. associated with the automotive industry. Pro Kabaddi – Puneri Paltan Team Four rounds of races were held on various tracks across the country. Gabriel India became the proud sponsor of the Puneri Paltan team, the Pune franchise of the Pro Kabbadi League. The fifth season, held in 2017, featured 12 teams representing various locations across India. Pro Kabaddi, launched in the year 2014, was instrumental in popularising the sport of Kabaddi in India, and has developed a huge fan base. The 2017 league was played over a period of 13 weeks. Gabriel India was very proud to be associated with the Puneri Paltan team.

20 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 21 SNS FOUNDATION SNS FOUNDATION

The year at SNS Foundation SUJÁN joins SNSF’s employer base for persons with speech and hearing impairment Mr Vijay Kalal, a candidate with Speech and Hearing Impairment (SHI), from SNSF was placed at SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur, marking the first time that SUJÁN is working with a person with disability. Vijay, is one of the 300+ youth aged 18-35 years with SHI who have been trained at SNSF. Many of them have been placed in organisations, such as JW Marriott, Lemon Tree Hotels, and The Leela Hotel, from the hospitality industry; and Amazon, Myntra, and Being Human from the retail industry. New infrastructure inaugurated at adopted schools in Dewas by Minister of State for Education, Madhya Pradesh Sant Nishchal Singhji Foundation (SNSF), on behalf of the Dewas Skill development activities at Rewari under plant of Gabriel India, extended academic benefits to around AIF-HERO partnership 600 children by engaging with five government schools at Siya Village, Dewas. SNSF in partnership with the administration of With American India Foundation (AIF) as its implementation Dewas district implemented a significant makeover in the physical partner, SNSF undertook its first ever partnership project under infrastructure of the primary and middle schools in the district. the CSR mandate of Hero Moto Corp. The SNSF team at Rewari Shri Deepak Joshi, Minister, Education and Skill Development, trained 200 girls and women (aged 18-35 years) across 4 trades, Madhya Pradesh inaugurated the new facilities. namely garment making, beauty care, 2-Wheeler Technical service, and IT enabled services (ITeS).

SNSF teams at Parwanoo and Gurugram Computer education initiated at a higher participate in Pratham Books ‘Missed secondary school at Bisalpur, JAWAI Call Do Kahani Suno’ initiative S kil Bandh SNSF was part of the ‘Missed Call Do, Kahani n l o D Under its Community Conservation vertical, SNSF Suno’ initiative in two states, namely Himachal ti e a v is working with nine government schools. A well- Pradesh and Haryana. ‘Missed Call Do, Kahani c e equipped computer lab was inaugurated at the Suno’ was an initiative conceptualised and led u lo d p Government Senior Secondary School, Bisalpur, by Pratham Books, an NGO working to promote E m which is one of the nine schools around SUJÁN children’s literature in many Indian languages. e n Jawai Leopard Camp facility located at Pali district, t Rajasthan.

SNSF initiates activities at Rudrapur Expansion of education initiatives at Chennai (Sriperumbudur) SNSF initiated operations at Rudrapur, in proximity to ANAND plants based out of

SNS Foundation, with support from Mando Pantnagar, to include intervention in the field Automotive India, expanded its education H of Education. The initial project sites are two e activities to Sriperumbudur. SNSF extended its a government primary schools, which have support to academically weak students from lt around 500 students studying in classes I h five government schools, increasing its reach n to V. The students are largely from migrant a o to 19 schools with a team of 27 teachers in the n ti families, having one or both parents working in Chennai hub. d a factories housed within the State Infrastructure R rv and Industrial Development Corporation of u e Uttarakhand Ltd. (SIDCUL) ra ns l o D C ev ty elo ni pm mu en om t C Medhavi: Scholarship scheme for matriculate Gabriel-Nutan-TVS 2-wheeler female students to pursue diploma in training centre inaugurated at Pune mechanical engineering across eight locations SNSF, in partnership with the TVS Motor Company SNSF initiated a scholarship programme, MEDHAVI, for and Nutan Maharashtra Vidya Prasarak Mandal matriculate girls willing to pursue diploma in mechanical/ (NMVPM), and further supported by Gabriel India, automobile engineering. In addition to sponsoring three inaugurated the Gabriel-Nutan-TVS Community years of diploma education, the programme involves College which is a 2-wheeler technician and sales facilitation of employment at the end of the diploma included personnel training centre in the premises of the Nutan at ANAND Group companies. Maharashtra Vidya Polytechnic, Talegaon.

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ANAND Corporate Headquarters Anand CY Myutec Automotive

r. Jerry Ren, Group Chairman, Bawtry Investments and Senior Dignitaries of Mahindra Electric and ANAND Group at MAXON Automotive Ltd UK, and Mr. Chris Taylor, MD of AXON ANAND Technology Day at Mahindra Electric, Bangalore. Automotive Ltd UK, visited ANAND Corporate headquarters on 1st December 2017 for discussions pertaining to business opportunities in collaboration with respect to Lightweighting products in carbon fibre material.

enior delegates from Dana Incorporated, USA—Mr. Robert Pyle, eam members from KHM Drive Systems Private Limited, a SPresident, Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies; Mr. Michael TManesar-based Japanese Company, recently visited Anand CY Campbell, Regional HR VP, Asia Pacific; Mr. Jeff Periat, Senior Director, Myutec Automotive (ACYM) Gurugram plant in October 2017. The Operations, LVD; and Mr. Mike Bridenbaker, Senior Director, Controller, visiting delegation comprised Mr. Yoshio Kamihara, President & MD, Accounting, visited ANAND Corporate Headquarters on 29th ANAND Technology KHM; Mr. Koji Ito, Head Quality, Koritu Japan; and Ms. Yoko Higuchi, November 2017 to attend the board meeting of Spicer India Private Assistant to VP, KHM. Delegates were impressed with the state-of-art Limited. office area and the shop floor. r. Rainer Jueckstock, Chief Executive Officer, Federal- Day at Mahindra Electric MMogul Powertrain, and Mr. Vinod Hans, Managing Director, Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited, visited ANAND Corporate Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric, Headquarters on 30th November 2017. A breakfast meeting was ANAND Group conducted a Technology Day focused on technologies for electric vehicles, at the Mr. Ashish Tarte, Head Engineering, Mahindra Electric arranged for the dignitaries, which was attended by senior members premises of Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (Mahindra Electric) in Bengaluru on 7th November alongwith Mr. Deepak Chopra at the inauguration of management from ANAND Group. The discussions revolved Haldex India 2017. This Technology Day was the first of its kind, showcasing the Group’s exclusive portfolio around the gaskets, rings and bearing business. for electric vehicles. r. Stefan Land, Vice President Asia Pacific, MAHLE Six companies of the ANAND Group, namely Gabriel India, Spicer India, Mando Automotive MTechnologies Holding (China) Co., Ltd and Mr. Markus India, MAHLE Behr India, MAHLE Filter Systems (India), and Henkel Anand India, along with Mangold, Head of Controlling, MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG two partner companies, MAHLE India and AXON, showcased their products with the latest visited ANAND Corporate office on 5th December 2017 to attend technologies. the MAHLE Behr India Board Meeting. They also visited the MAHLE The event was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric, in the presence of Behr Noida plant on 6th December 2017. Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND Group. The event was graced by Mr. Ashish Tarte, r. Arnd Franz, Corporate Executive Vice President, Member of Head Engineering & Development (R & D), Mahindra Electric, Mr. Chris Taylor, Managing Director, Mthe Management Board, MAHLE GmbH, visited the ANAND Axon Automotive, Mr. Ramesh Sundararajan, President and Head of Sales Office India, MAHLE Corporate office on 7th December 2017. Holding (India) Private Ltd. Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND handing over the memento to Mr. Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric.

r. Andreas Jähnke, Senior Vice President of R&D, Haldex AB, Gabriel India Limited (GIL) Mand Ms. Igeby Elisabeth, HR Director, Haldex AB, visited Haldex The companies displayed a varied range of products catering to electric vehicles: India, Nasik plant on 27th November 2017. The visit enabled detailed • Battery Auxiliaries - Onboard Charger, Battery Chiller, Input Module for Onboard Charger, Fluxgate Sensors, discussions and reviews regarding the HR operations at Haldex India. Planar Ceramic resistors to check battery health • Drivetrain - Gear Boxes, Axles, and Traction Motors for Electric Drivetrain • Controls - Inverters and DC-DC Converters • Lightweighting Technologies - Lightweight Shock Absorbers, Hollow Piston Rods and Struts, NVH products, SNS Foundation Sealants and Structural products, Structural Carbon Fibre Composites, Integrated Dynamic Brake Actuator, Motor on Caliper Individual companies were given the opportunity to make presentations of their respective products and technologies r. Michael Spanton, Lead Designer, Royal Enfield UK, visited the to the employees of Mahindra Electric. Overall, the Technology Day was well-received and generated opportunities MGabriel India Hosur plant on 27th September 2017 for P1 EF for further exploration. Mr. Sunil Kaul (R) with Mr. Ashish Tarte (L). project discussions. Mr Michael visited the front fork assembly line and also the R&D testing lab during his visit.

ANAND I-Power

s. Johanna Beckmann, Sr. Manager, Global HR, Kohler MCorporation, USA, visited SNS Foundation (SNSF), Gurugram. During her visit, she interacted with students of the Kohler Plumbing r. Ekene Rexford Akanno, Chairman, Rexfordanna (WA) Limited, Academy, a partnership initiative of Kohler India, SNSF, and Henkel from Nigeria, visited ANAND I-Power, Nashik on 2nd October Anand India. Ms. Johanna congratulated the SNSF team on their M Mr. Arul Kumar with Mr. Mahesh Babu and Mr. Ashish Tarte at the Mando Automotive stall. 2017 to obtain insights on plant operations. achievement of training 200 plumbers in two years Mr. Raghu Muttige with Mr. Mahesh Babu at the Spicer India stall.

24 INTERACTION FEBRUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 INTERACTION 25 Over the last year SUJÁN has continued to receive wide and fantastic coverage in some of the most prestigious and SUJÁN well-known publications of the global travel industry.

SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace was awarded by Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers’ Travel Awards’ as runner‐up in the category of Favourite Indian Boutique Hotel while SUJÁN Sher Bagh was runner‐up in the category of Favourite In the Limelight Safari Lodge in India, 2017.

Once more, SUJÁN Sher Bagh was listed in the highly coveted UK Tatler’s, “Top 101 Hotels in the World”. We are Future Ready Three properties; SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace, SUJÁN The Serai and SUJÁN JAWAI were amongst the top 25 of India’s “Most Luxurious Hotels” listed by CNN.

SUJÁN’s properties have graced two Outlook Traveller Magazine covers with SUJÁN JAWAI winning Outlook Traveller’s “Best Boutique Camp” award, 2017 and SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace receiving ‘Best Heritage Hotel 2017’.

Mr. Jaisal Singh was re‐elected for a second term of five years to the position of Vice President of Relais & Châteaux, a member of the Executive Committee, and as a member of the Global Board of Directors. He is the first Indian to be elected to this position, as well as the youngest ever.

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