INTERACTIONVOL LXVII, JULY 2018

DRIVING WITH YOU -Since 1961 editorial

Managing Editor Garima Gupta content Feature Editor Chethan R. Kumar 3 Message from Designer Divya Thakur the CEO Message from CORRESPONDENTS 4-10 Company Highlights

ANAND Automotive Mohit Kaushik the CEO ANAND CY Myutec Automotive Shuvadeep Samanta 11 Technology Day ANAND I-Power Col. Braham Singh 12-13 Awards & ANAND U Recognition Kapil Thakur Dear Team ANAND and friends, ANAND and other senior dignitaries. Prof. Shiba is a globally recognised expert and Ansysco ANAND/Anchemco ANAND guru on Breakthrough Management who introduced Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing Neha Khatri Welcome to the second issue of ANAND Interaction for 2018. We are half way through the Programme (VLFM) and Visionary Small and Medium Enterprise (VSME) programmes to year and already ANAND has experienced a flurry of activities and important events. the Indian manufacturing industry and the ANAND Group. He has been a guiding force of manufacturing transformation within the Indian industry and ANAND and we are very CY Myutec ANAND 14-27 Cover Story The last time I interacted with you around five months back, we had just come out of a grateful to him for his immense contribution. K. Latha tumultuous 2017 for the Indian economy, with the first two quarters recovering from the after effects of demonetisation and the last two affected by GST implementation, one of ANAND Companies continue to win prestigious Awards and Recognitions from Faurecia Clean Mobility the biggest tax reforms in India. As I had foreseen, 2018 so far is turning out to be a good Customers, Industry bodies and Global Institutions. ANAND CY Myutec (ACYM) and Deivam Kumaravel year for the Indian economy, with good monsoons having set in and growth coming back Henkel ANAND India were conferred with the prestigious “Overall Excellence” award by 28-30 2018 strongly. GDP growth for January to March quarter of 2018 was an impressive 7.7% and India. Gabriel India was felicitated with “Sustainability Award” by Mahindra the momentum continues with April to June quarter as well. International Monetary Fund Rise. MAHLE Filter Systems (India) was recognised by Honda Motor India with the Federal-Mogul ANAND Bearings India expects India to be one of the fastest growing major economies in 2018, with expected Gold Award in Spare Parts for Excellence in Quality, Cost & Delivery. ACYM and Spicer Pankaj Manish growth rate of 7.4%. India won the Golden Peacock Awards for HR Excellence and Excellence in Business respectively. SUJÁN, Jawai was recognised for its valuable contribution to Conservation Federal-Mogul ANAND Sealings India FY2017-18 ( April '17 to March ' 18 ) turned out to be a major success for the Indian of Wildlife by Zeiss. Manjunath Karikatti 31 ANAND U , with above 9% average growth. India overtook Germany as the fourth largest global automotive market, behind China, USA and Japan. For ANAND it was the 4th ANAND Group participated in the prestigious automotive component show ‘Auto Expo’ consecutive year of growth ahead of market and ahead of budget. Group sales grew 12% 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New . Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive Vice President, Supply Gabriel India to Rs. 9400 Crores with highest ever ROS, EBITDA and RONA margins and lowest ever Chain, Maruti Suzuki inaugurated the stall. “Future Ready” was the theme and all the Unmesh Rajhans Debt to Equity ratio. Group companies exhibited new technology products with clear focus on BS-VI, Safety, Shalini Gupta Light Weighting Fuel Efficiency and Electric and Hybrid vehicle technologies. ANAND 32-33 Visitors ANAND continues to grow and explore new opportunities on the back of a strong new stall witnessed a good inflow of customers, with senior dignitaries from Mahindra, Tata business pipeline with OE customers, renewed focus on Aftermarket and continued Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and other OEMs visiting the stall and spending Haldex India exploration of new export opportunities. Additional opportunities for inorganic growth are considerable amount of time. Deepak Chaudhari being explored through the Automotive and Hospitality Growth Councils and by Gabriel India's Board sub- committee for Strategy and Growth. I am confident that ANAND will not Continuing the customer connect, ANAND Group conducted Technology Days at Tata Henkel ANAND India only be able to achieve but exceed its budget targets of Sales, Profits and Returns in the Motors in two different locations – Pune and Jamshedpur. The ANAND Technology Day Vivek Tyagi current year as well. at Tata Pune provided a good platform for all Group companies to exhibit their product portfolio. The Technology day saw a good participation from Tata senior leadership and 34 SUJÁN and SNS Foundation As we all are aware, ANAND has successfully developed, sustained and grown its JV executives. Senior management from ANAND got an opportunity to interact closely MAHLE Behr India partnership model of doing business in India. An important ingredient for the success with key decision makers from to showcase to them about new technology Shivangi Pathak of this model is the management services and support that ANAND provides to its JVs offerings relevant for Tata. The Technology Day at Jamshedpur saw a good inflow of which helps in their efficient functioning. This support is provided by ANAND companies Tata managers and engineers generating a lot of interest. Gabriel India also conducted MAHLE Filter Systems (India) ANAND Automotive and Asia Investments, ANAND's holding company in areas like Human a Technology show at Isuzu, Thailand for which it is a supplier and received positive Resources, Training and Education, Business Development, Excellence in Manufacturing feedback. The scope for customer connect and the opportunity to showcase our offerings Kritika Nigam 35 SUJÁN and various other areas highlighted in the Cover Story for this edition. Stakeholder provides us an incentive to pursue more such technology days in the coming months and testimonials demonstrate the value our partners and our company managements derive years. Mando Automotive India out of these services. We encourage our JV companies and partners to experience the R. Surendar existing offerings, offer them customised solutions, while we continue to further enhance our ANAND companies have been following the structured technique of Large Scale offerings. Interactive Process (LSIP), to finalise Key Result Areas of managers and bring alignment with common organisational objectives. The LSIP is conducted at the beginning of every SNS Foundation Keeping our tradition of bringing in the best of the world to India, Anchemco ANAND LLP year and this year saw ANAND Automotive and several other Group companies including Damayanti Bhowmik entered into a Technology License Agreement with Bluetech Holdings Limited, Hong Kong SUJÁN successfully conduct LSIPs. for the exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and distribute/transfer the licensed product, Spicer India AdBlue® to the Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers, for OE spares and for the This edition also has an Interesting representation about the digital world of SUJÁN and Suchita Kadam Aftermarket. With this additional product line, Anchemco ANAND will further strengthen the the various social media platforms that SUJÁN is active on and making a mark in. Also range of its product offerings to its customers. covered in this edition is a snapshot of community conservation activities for SUJÁN done by SNS Foundation, ANAND Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing. SUJÁN Luxury Hospitality Global restructuring of our erstwhile partner Takata, Japan has been completed with Yusuf Ansari Key Safety Systems, USA, a subsidiary of Ningbo Joyson Group of China acquiring its Finally, A word of caution to my colleagues. While the market in India continues to be operations. Post this acquisition, Takata and Key Safety Systems merged entity has been strong, in recent months we have been seeing some head- winds in terms of increase in Takata India rechristened Joyson Safety Systems Inc. with headquarters in the USA, making it the 2nd commodity prices like steel, oil and oil based materials, turning interest rate cycle, supply largest Safety Systems player globally. Ningbo Joyson group, China is now the new partner side constraints and increasing concerns about the outcome of Indian Parliamentary R. Girirajan of ANAND in its Safety Systems JV in India. ANAND team led by our chairperson Mrs. elections in 2019 which could somewhat start dampening, in the coming half year, the Anjali Singh visited China recently and met Ningbo Joyson Group Chairman Mr. Jeff Wang. spirits and optimism we see currently. We all need to be well prepared for any signs Valeo Friction Materials India ANAND looks forward to a very fruitful association with our new partner which in future of slackening of demand and take countermeasures so that we continue our record of Sathiyaseelan Jaganathan could extend to several new products and technologies. preserving our bottom line and margin targets even if the Top line starts getting affected. In the meanwhile let's make the most of the current buoyancy in demand by being faster ANAND signed revised JV agreements with its long standing partner MAHLE, Germany and more agile than our competition in serving our customers and thus gaining their Valeo Service India Auto Parts in February'18 covering both its existing JVs for Filteration as well as HVAC and Engine confidence, goodwill and market share. My and our Group corporate team's full support Suma Chendrashekhar Cooling. These revisions are for strengthening further our existing close bond, enhancing is with you. support from both partners to ensure continuous profitable growth and success of our JVs PRODUCED BY which are being rechristened MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems and MAHLE ANAND Thermal My very best wishes to you and your families. Corporate Communications Team Systems. Warm Regards, ANAND team led by Chairperson Mrs. Anjali Singh also had a visit to its strong and prominent partner Mando, Korea and met Halla Group and Mando Chairman, Mr. M.W.Chung and his senior team. Besides attending the Board meeting of our JV Mando Automotive India, the team discussed about growth opportunities in the fast growing Indian market through new products and technologies. Deepak Chopra A special function was organised by ANAND to felicitate Padma Shri Prof. Shoji Shiba. Group Chief Executive Officer The ceremony was attended by Mr. Deep C Anand, Chairman Emeritus and Chief Mentor, ANAND COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS ANAND in the Spotlight

Anchemco ANAND - Technology License Agreement CII Summit on ‘Next-Gen eMobility' with Blue Tech

r. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND was the Session Chairman nchemco ANAND LLP, an ANAND Group company and Bluetech Mfor industry perspective on eMobility in CII’s ‘Next-Gen eMobility AHoldings Limited, Hong Kong entered into a Technology License Visit to MAHLE, Germany Summit’ held at New Delhi on 25th May 2018. The summit covered topics Agreement with effect from 1st March 2018. With this agreement, like Electric Mobility, Understanding the eMobility revolution, IoT’s impact Anchemco has the exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and sell/ NAND team comprising Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, Mr. Deepak on Automotive and Electric Mobility, and Strategic Imperatives on Building transfer AdBlue® an aqueous urea solution used in Selective Catalytic AChopra, Group CEO and Mr. Sunil Kaul, Group President, Excellence Ecosystem for Electric Vehicle. The Summit brought together various Converters (SCR) to the Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers, Original in Manufacturing, Innovation & Technology, Head Business Group II met Dr. stakeholders to discuss, deliberate and chart a direction for the transition Equipment Spare Manufacturers and Aftermarket. Bluetech is a trusted Joerg Stratmann, CEO, MAHLE in Stuttgart, Germany in February 2018 for and the possible impact not only on the environment but the entire Auto supplier of AdBlue® and is approved by VDA, a German quality management the signing of revised Joint Venture (JV) Agreements with MAHLE, Germany Industry. system standard. This agreement will further boost Anchemco's presence in for both the existing Joint Ventures, for Filteration Products and Thermal the market. ANAND becomes the first company to offer both, SCR (through Products, that MAHLE has with ANAND in India. The revised agreements are its company Faurecia Clean Mobility India) and AdBlue® Felicitation of Padma Shri Prof. Shoji Shiba designed to further strengthen the close bond that already exists between MAHLE and ANAND and includes provisions for enhancing the support from special function was organised by the ANAND Group to felicitate both partners, including availability of latest technologies and advanced APadma Shri Prof. Shoji Shiba, one of the great thinkers and business products, to ensure continuous profitable growth and success of the two transformation experts of recent times. The ceremony was attended by Joint Ventures, which will be rechristened MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems Mr. Deep C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, DCA Foundation. Mr. Private Limited and MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems Private Limited. Furuhashi Takeyuki, Mr. C. S. Patel, Mr. Deepak Chopra, members of the ANAND Executive Committee and the ANAND Management Committee and other dignitaries.

The dignitaries at the event spoke about the contribution made by Prof. Shiba to the Indian Industry, VLFM Community and the ANAND Group. Mr. Anand presented a special memento to Prof. Shiba, as a token of appreciation.

Gabriel India - ISUZU Tech Show Faurecia Clean Mobility – MoU with Clean Air Asia

abriel India (GIL) conducted its first overseas Technology Day at ISUZU aurecia Clean Mobility (FCM) signed a MoU with Clean Air Asia, an GGlobal CV Engineering Centre (IGCE), Thailand on 13th March 2018. Finternational NGO that is working on enhancing air quality globally. FCM GIL is a supplier to ISUZU Global team in the VD00 global platform. Mr. and Clean Air Asia are partnering to explore effective technology solutions to Baba, President-Global Purchasing, IGCE, senior representatives and other improve air quality and enhance industry awareness of solutions for cleaner Visit to Joyson Safety Systems Inc., China invitees from supplier quality, engineering and sourcing were present at the air in cities. event. Mr. Baba inaugurated the Technology Day event and appreciated akata Corporation, Japan which is ANAND’s JV partner in its Joint GIL’s readiness to meet future technology needs. TVenture Takata India, recently had a restructuring of its operations and was acquired globally by Key Safety Systems, USA, a subsidiary of Ningbo Joyson Group of China. Post this acquisition, the Takata and ANAND - HR Meet Key Safety Systems merged entity has been rechristened Joyson Safety Systems Inc. with headquarters in the USA and has become the 2nd he Annual HR meet of ANAND Group largest Safety Systems manufacturer globally. Joyson Safety Systems Inc. Twas held from 17th to 19th May 2018. USA which is a subsidiary of Ningbo Joyson Group of China, is now the A total of 52 representatives including HR Visit to Mando, Korea new partner of ANAND in Takata India. ANAND team including Mrs. Anjali heads of ANAND Group companies, key Singh, Chairperson; Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO and Mr. Jagdish plant HR and ANAND Automotive HR NAND team led by Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND and Kumar, Group CFO visited China in mid-May 2018 to meet Mr. Jeff Wang, participated. including Mr. Jaisal Singh, Director, ANAND Supervisory Board, Mr. A Founder and Chairman, Ningbo Joyson Group’s parent company of Joyson Deepak Chopra, Group CEO and Mr. Jagdish Kumar, Group CFO, visited Safety Systems and his colleagues at the Group’s headquarters in Ningbo, Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Group HR Head, Mando Headquarters in Korea in April 2018. Besides attending the Board China. During the visit, the ANAND team also visited a few of Ningbo ANAND, reviewed the year gone by and meeting of Mando Automotive India, ANAND’s Joint Venture in India with Joyson Group’s manufacturing facilities. Accompanying ANAND team the three days saw key strategic pillars Mando, Korea, the discussions with Mr. M. W. Chung, Chairman and CEO, was Mizobuchi san, Asia head of erstwhile Takata, Japan who is now V. P. for 2018-2020 discussed in detail. The Halla Group and Mando, Korea; Mr. Il Mo Sung, President/CEO, Halla Operations, Asia for Joyson Safety Systems. The ANAND team was very meet concluded with closing remarks by Holdings and Mr. B. S. Song, COO, Mando, Korea centred around growth impressed with Ningbo Joyson Group, its facilities and the rapid progress Mr. Bhatnagar and the announcement of opportunities available in India including for new products and technologies they have made in becoming one of the largest global multinational key initiatives including the HR Leadership in the automotive field and the ways for both partners to support Mando automotive components and systems player. ANAND welcomes and looks Forum. India to take advantage of these opportunities and grow ahead of the forward to building on its new JV relationship with Ningbo Joyson Group. market and competition.

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Haldex India - Annual Day Function ANAND CY Myutec – Operating Engineer Day

aldex India celebrated its Annual Day and Family Get-Together on 16th NAND CY Myutec Automotive Private Limited (ACYM) celebrated Gabriel India - China Vendor Meet HDecember 2017. The event included fun games followed by distribution AOperating Engineer (OE) Day on 2nd January 2018. OE Day is of gifts. ANAND companies in the Nashik Hub and their customers were celebrated every year to recognise the contribution and dedication of all OEs abriel India (GIL) produces many parts and components from Chinese invited for the celebration. Various programmes like dance, singing, mimicry, towards the growth of the company. Gsuppliers. In order to strengthen its partnership with them, GIL hosted a Mando Automotive - Partners Day skit drama etc. were conducted. Rewards to recoganise Long service/ vendor meet at Ningbo, China, in the presence of 18 vendor partners. The employment, Best OE and Best suggestion/kaizen were also presented. theme was ‘Pragati’ (a Hindi word, meaning "progress"). ando Automotive India Private Limited (MAIPL) celebrated Partners Day Mon 1st March 2018 to encourage and motivate its suppliers. Mr. Se The forum served as a platform to thank the vendors for their support and Joon Oh, Managing Director, MAIPL; Mr. S. Sarathi, Jt. Managing Director, to also discuss future needs and the expectations. A supplier’s quality MAIPL and Mr. Hwang Yong Joo, CPO, MAIPL, graced the event. It was TM manual was also launched, and the selected vendors were recognised for attended by key members from the various supplier companies, and the their performance. ‘Best Supplier’ awards were distributed.

MAHLE Behr – Suppliers Meet AHLE Behr India Private Limited M(MBIPL) hosted its key strategic suppliers meet on 20th March 2018 for a ‘Zero-Defect Drive’. A team consisting of 11 supplier partners interacted with MBIPL’s leadership team.

Mr. Tribhuvan Rasyara, Chief Operating Officer, MBIPL, addressed the audience and shared the Company's vision of being the “most preferred choice of customers”. He highlighted key customer expectations and extended MBIPL’s support in partnering with the suppliers to drive improvements in their plants. ANAND I-Power - Nashik City Police Marathon CY Myutec ANAND - Foundation Day Y Myutec ANAND Private Limited (CYMA) celebrated its 10th Annual The management of MBIPL launched NAND I-Power team participated in the Nashik City Police Marathon at Foundation Day on 6th March 2018 in Chennai with employees and multiple initiatives at the global level Nashik, which was organised on 18th February 2018. The Marathon C A family members. Mr. Mun Jae Lee, Managing Director, CYMA, inaugurated to strengthen supplier quality like was conducted by the office of the police commissioner. It's aim was to the event. Dance programmes were organised to entertain the employees supplier portal, POOL4TOOL for quality spread awareness on traffic discipline and better civic value in the society. and their kids. Long service/employment awards were also presented during management, MBIPL Supplier Improvement Runners from ANAND I-Power team were led by Mr. R. K. Jain, Chief the event to recognize employees. Programme, etc. Operating Officer, ANAND I-Power.

Mando Automotive India - 20 Spicer India - Annual years association gift from Distributors Meet at Macau Hyundai Motor India Limited he Annual Distributors Meet of Spicer yundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) TIndia Private Limited (SIPL) was held Hpresented a traditional grandfather at Macau from 18th to 20th January clock to Mando Automotive India Private 2018. Senior representatives from SIPL Limited (MAIPL) to commemorate its head office and plants, Dana Inc., and 20 years of association. Mr. Y. K. Koo, dealers participated in the meet. Mr. Managing Director, HMIL, unveiled the Mahendra Goyal, Managing Director clock in the presence of Mr. Se Joon Oh, SIPL gave away the awards to the best Managing Director, MAIPL; Mr. C. W. dealers of 2017. Kim, Chief Operating Officer, MAIPL, and other plant employees.

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nternational Women's Day on 8th March 2018 was celebrated across ANAND Group Large Scale arge Scale Interactive Process (LSIP) is a structured technique used across ANAND to ICompanies in a special way by bringing together all women employees from the respective Women’s companies. The celebration was held with the following activities: Interactive Lengage key employee within a company in a collective manner through a high-engagement workshop to align common organisational objectives to individual performance targets. Day • ‘Women safety and wellness training’ • Special lunch for women employees Process Key takeaways programmes on self-defence and • Games and special events like Zumba (LSIP) overall fitness dance for women employees • Brings alignment between a company's • Finalises Key Result Areas (KRAs) for the • Distinguished women were invited as objectives across all functions within a Various Functional Heads and his/her team by panel guest speakers. specific time duration the end of the workshop

ANAND Automotive Faurecia Clean Mobility Haldex India

Gabriel India

abriel India Limited (GIL) conducted its LSIP on 16th-17th March G2018 at Pune. The annual goal-setting process brought together 140 ANAND Automotive employees in the mid-managerial level and above, with the objective of exceeding customer expectations and reaching new milestones as ‘One day long LSIP workshop was conducted for ANAND Automotive Private Gabriel, One Team.’ ALimited (AAPL) employees on 30th January 2018, in New Delhi. The mid-managerial level employees from AAPL participated in the goal-setting The two-day collaborative process started with the streaming of an inspiring exercise for 2018. The workshop was addressed by Mr. Deepak Chopra, message from Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, GIL. The voice of customers Group CEO, ANAND. Mr. Sumit Bhatnagar, Group Head, HR, moderated and suppliers were also shared. SBU heads, functional heads and plant the event. The expectations of various departments were shared by the heads presented focus areas for 2018-19. This was followed by cross- respective heads of departments and the approved KRAs were signed by all pollination of expectations. concerned. The event also celebrated ‘The Rewards Nite 2018’, honouring achievers This was followed by an evening of entertainment, recognition for who had gone the extra mile. exceptional performance and dinner.

ANAND Automotive ANAND I-Power

Haldex India SUJÁN

aldex India Private Limited (HIPL) conducted its LSIP on 24th February UJÁN's Review of Operations and Annual Retreat (ROAR) 2018 was held H2018 at Nashik. The one day session was attended by key representatives Sat The Leela, Goa from 8th – 11th May 2018. SUJÁN employees and from HIPL. The day long event started with the top management sharing top management participated in the four day event and discussed various their expectations. The customers’ voice was shared through live video along topics including SUJÁN Vision, Operational Performance & CSR 2017-18, with the current market scenario. Key thrust areas and expectations of each Way Forward 2018-19 and the Goal Setting (LSIP) for 2018-19. The sessions department were presented by the respective heads of the department. were followed by entertainment in the evening. In addition to the meetings, Takata India Pune Hub Companies Organisational goals with individual KRAs were established at the event. there was also an award ceremony to recognize Properties/Individuals for their achievements.

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Tata Motors is one of the ANAND Group's long standing and esteemed customer. It was our privilege to conduct two Technology Days at Tata ANAND Motors in Pune and Jamshedpur. These Technology Days enabled ANAND to showcase the latest product portfolio across its Group Companies. The ANAND Technology Day was held at Tata Motors, Pune on 16th May TECHNOLOGY 2018. Mr. Satish Balkrishna Borwankar, CEO Tata Motors; Mr. Rajendra Petkar, CTO, Tata Motors; Mr. Tom Flack, CPO, Tata Motors and other senior dignitaries graced the event. The team from ANAND Group included Mr. DAY AT Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND; ANAND Executive Committee Members; ANAND Management Committee Members and Group company COOs. The event saw a good footfall of Tata Motor employees and led to productive discussions between Tata Motor and ANAND team Individual Group Company presentations were also organised. Overall TATA MOTORS the event was a great success!

MAHLE Behr - Testing facility at Chakan MAHLE Behr - Battery Thermal Management ith the drive for reduction in CO through electric vehicles, comes the he MAHLE Behr India Private Limited (MBIPL) engineering team 2 Tinstalled a Sonic Tester in the Chakan plant to identify the baffle leak Wneed to maintain battery temperatures within limits for optimal battery in evaporators. The equipment works on ultrasonic principles and helps operation. In India, MAHLE Behr India Private Limited (MBIPL) started its identify micro leakages up to 0.0005 mm with a cycle time of less than 2 first project with for the development of a thermal solution seconds. for e-Vertio vehicle. An auxiliary cooling unit that works in a closed loop was designed for batteries to maintain specified temperatures. The team installed its fifth Visco testing rig at the Chakan plant. With an extended operating range up to 6000 rpm and increased measurement Tata Motors, through its electric vehicle program, won an order from accuracy below 20 microns, the rig is indigenously developed with the government cooling organisation EESL for 10,000 e-cars. MBIPL integrated chuck and spindle. It consumes less energy and requires lesser developed the battery cooling unit for Tata also. MBIPL is the only company maintenance. The team also installed Automated Leak Measurement (ALM) in India that provides battery solutions. for HVAC testing. ALM enables fully automated testing that is fail-safe and error-free with minimum human intervention. These equipment support the vision of providing sustainable quality products to customers. Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND presenting a memento to Senior dignitaries of Tata Motors and ANAND Group at ANAND Technology Mr. Satish Balkrishna Borwankar, CEO, Tata Motors Day, Tata Motors

Visitors at ANAND Technology Day at Mr. Jaykumar Chutar, Head Powertrain Purchase, Visitors at ANAND Technology Day at Tata Motors Tata Motors at ANAND Technology Day Tata Motors

MAHLE Filter Systems India - BS-VI Products

s the Indian automotive industry gears up to meet the Bharat Stage AVI (BS-VI) emission standard in 2020, the R&D team of MAHLE Filter Systems India Private Limited (MFSIPL) has taken the lead to offer products that are BS-VI compliant. MFSIPL introduced two indigenously designed and Mr. Borwankar, Mr. Kutty, ERC, Tata Motors and Mr. developed BS-VI products. Hemant Barge, PVBU Purchase Head, Tata Motors Mr. Borwankar and Mr. Rajendra Petkar, CTO, Tata Mr. Sanjeev Chowghule, Divisional Manager, Tata looking at the concept car Motors visiting MAHLE Behr India stall Motors visiting ACYM stall at ANAND Technology Day I) Air Cleaners for Passenger Vehicles: MFSIPL won its first BS-VI complaint air cleaner business from Mahindra. The solution provided by MAHLE Filter Systems India - First Innovation Bay MFSIPL is a change in the filter media, i.e., from ‘Foam type’ to ‘Cellulose type’ filter media, to achieve high filtration efficiency. of 99.9% for particle size AHLE Filter Systems India Private Limited (MFSIPL) filed two of 5 µm. and above. TECH DAY AT TATA MOTORS Minternational patents and received one national patent in 2017. This year, the R&D team has sent four more new patent filing requests to MAHLE II) Air Cleaner for Commercial Vehicles: The MFSIPL's R&D team has GmbH for international patents. designed a simple and robust air cleaner for the Indian commercial vehicle Jamshedpur segment. The smartly designed air cleaner comes in three sizes to meet the In order to encourage the efforts and strengthen the current innovation air flow requirements of different vehicles, and are suitable for both BS-IV and drive, MFSIPL has constructed a state-of-the-art Innovation Bay in its BS-VI norms. MFSIPL will launch the first variant on a truck from Mahindra ANAND Technology Day was held at Tata R&D office at Gurugram. It was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Kaul, Group Truck and Bus Division under the product name – ‘AeroCop 0610’, indicating Motors, Jamshedpur on 17th April 2018. President, Excellence in Manufacturing, Innovation & Technology, Head the air flow range handled i.e. from 6 m³/min. to 10 m³/min. Mr. A B Lall, Plant Director, Tata Motors, Business Group II on 10th February 2018. The Bay will provide a conducive Jamshedpur inaugurated the event. The environment to develop innovative ideas and includes a tear-down area, Senior dignitaries of Tata Motors and ANAND Group at Mr. V. Madhavan, President, Group BD, ANAND presenting product display and presentations by ANAND product displays, technical library and access to MAHLE’s benchmarking ANAND Technology Day at Tata Motors, Jamshedpur memento to Mr. A. B. Lall, CVBU Head, Tata Motors Group were well received and generated database. interest from Tata Motors.

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ANAND CY Myutec Automotive Faurecia Clean Mobility awarded Gabriel India was felicitated with Gabriel India was felicitated with the Henkel ANAND India Received the MAHLE Filter Systems India MAHLE Filter Systems India SUJÁN Jawai, Rajasthan received the prestigious ‘Overall the 'Logistics Excellence Award' for the coveted ‘Sustainability Award’ Price Competitiveness Award by prestigious ‘Overall Performance won the Gold Award in Spare won the Best Supplier Award for recognised for valuable contribution Performance Award’ for 2017 from 2017 to Chennai plant. This is the by Mahindra at its Annual Supplier Suzuki Motorcycle India Award’ for 2017 from Maruti Suzuki Parts for Excellence in Quality, continuous quality performance and to Conservation of Wildlife in Maruti Suzuki India Limited. second consecutive year FCM has Excellence Awards 2018. India. Cost & Delivery for 2018. zero defect supply to the Chennai India by wining the Zeiss Wildlife received this awarded from HMI. plant. Conservation Award 2018

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ANAND CY Myutec Automotive Ansysco ANAND won the North Gabriel India's Runners Team - MAHLE Behr India's Creator Team MAHLE Filter Systems India MAHLE Behr India's two teams Mando Automotive India, Chennai Spicer India was awarded the was Awarded the prestigious West Quality Tech (NWQT) 2018 from Chakan plant won Excellence from Sanand plant won the 1st was felicitated for significant received 'Distinguish Award' at Plant 1 and 2 participated at prestigious Golden Peacock Golden Peacock Award in HR Winner Award in Micro, Small Award in the National Quality Circle Runner’s up at ACMA (Western achievement in HR Excellence Quality Circle Forum of India, the 2nd National Convention Award for Excellence in Business Excellence for 2017. & Medium Enterprises (MSME) and qualified for the International Region) QC Competition. during 2017 by CII. NCQC. Projects. 2018 and presented on “Quality Excellence in Auto Ancillary category. QCC. Improvement”. Plant 1 achieved the category organised by the Institute “Diamond Award” and plant 2 the of Directors. “Gold Award” 12 INTERACTION JULY 2018 JULY 2018 INTERACTION 13 COVER STORY COVER STORY

Management and DRIVING WITH YOU Governance -Since 1961

Technology and Information ANAND CORPORATE SUPPORT: A SEAL OF QUALITY AND TRUST Innovation Technology With 19 companies spread across 62 locations and revenue of around US$ 1.4 billion, ANAND Group is India’s leading supplier of automotive products and solutions to the Indian automotive industry, and a leader in the luxury hospitality sector. Through its 24 partnerships with global technology leaders, the Group provides the Indian Automotive Industry with an impressive array of customized solutions. The Group’s luxury hospitality business through SUJÁN creates bespoke luxury experiences unlike any other. Legal Taxation

Since inception, ANAND Group chose a Joint Venture (JV) Model where the JV partner provides best-in-class product and process technology, while ANAND Group provides valuable management support and guidance to the JV Company for operating successfully in India. This support includes customer relationship management, warehousing and distribution network, knowledge of local laws and regulations, organisational and human resource development, and so on.

This is based on the ANAND belief and conviction that for a successful enterprise, knowledge of local conditions, Internal relationship with all stakeholders – customers, suppliers, employees, the Government and community - is as important Aftermarket Audit as product and process technology.

ANAND Automotive Private Limited (AAPL) is the management arm of the ANAND Group, and is headed by Mr. Deepak Chopra, Group CEO, ANAND. AAPL is headquartered in New Delhi and has branch offices in proximity to all the Group Human Companies. In addition to its permanent employees, who are professionals qualified in various fields, AAPL also has Business Resource and engagements with senior advisors and coaches in the areas of Governance, Strategy, Human Resources, Training and Development Education, and Operations, for supporting the operating Companies of the Group. ANAND U

The 16 functional departments of AAPL are: 1. Aftermarket 9. Human Resource and ANAND U 2. Business Development 10. Information Technology Finance Corporate 3. Corporate Communications 11. Infrastructure Materials 4. Corporate Materials 12. Internal Audit 5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 13. Legal 6. Corporate Strategy and Planning 14. Management and Governance 7. Excellence in Manufacturing & Services (EIM/S) 15. Taxation and Environment Health & Safety (EHS) 16. Technology and Innovation 8. Finance Infrastructure CSR The support provided by the corporate departments are: • Functional expertise Corporate • Engagement with their peers in the operating companies and sharing of best practices Corporate Strategy • Deep understanding of local market and operating conditions Communications and • Leverage through the Group’s leading market presence and pan-India resources Planning

A key aspect underpinning ANAND and AAPL is a strong Governance structure, which includes the following: • Deep C Anand Foundation • ANAND Supervisory Board (ASB) Excellence in • Independent Directors and Advisors Manufacturing • ANAND Executive Committee (AEC) and the ANAND Management Committee (AMC) & Services and AAPL is accountable to the Group Chairperson and ANAND Supervisory Board. EHS

AAPL strives to continuously raise the bar in the management guidance and support provided to all the Group companies, to not only enhance their performance, but also gain recognition from industry peers and customers.

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Value Additions New Activities Corporate

1. Network management and development 1. Optimize logistics by selecting national freight service providers and online tracking • Group-wide network of 1200+ dealers and Communications distributors, adding new dealers 2. Improve warehouse operations through bar- coding, CCTV surveillance, focus on EHS, etc. • Stocking and shipment through 10 warehouses in strategic locations across India 3. Strengthen network - regional dealer meets, facilitate training for mechanics 2. Supporting Marketing and Sales Tanuj Goyal 4. Strengthen sales organization for the future • Market research to add new products and - competency development, recruitment and Vice President expand the product range training Value Additions New Activities • E-catalogues • Software for management of customer 1. Publications – In-house magazine “Interaction”, annual report 1. Ensure compliance with ANAND relationships, inventory and incentives of Gabriel India, adding new reports on Group CSR and Group brand identity guidelines Sustainability • Participation in automobile aftermarket shows 2. Support launch of a new brand, 2. Social media – Manage posts, run campaigns, ensure ANCHEM by Ansysco/Anchemco • Training to sales staff e.g. GST, functional skills effective presence and engagement 3. New nation-wide sales channels e.g. Mahindra First 3. Corporate website and video – Develop, update and refresh Choice (largest multi-brand workshop network), on a regular basis adding new channels such as fleets 4. Support marketing activities for Gabriel and other Group 4. Online sales through Amazon, adding new online companies marketplaces 5. Manage range of merchandise and stationery requirements across select Group companies Garima Gupta 6. Support internal events and campaigns of the Group - Vice President Quality Culture, HR events (ANAND Leadership Development Programme (ALDP), Large Scale Interactive Process (LSIP), Aftermarket Great Place to Work (GPTW), Ethics, etc.) and Hub events (Annual Days, ANAND Run, etc) 7. Support external Group events e.g. Auto Expo, Customer Tech Days 8. Manage branding – brand manual for ANAND, trademark management, brand transitions

Value Additions New Activities Value Additions 1. Leveraging automotive industry network built 1. Support sales of offerings that New Activities across five decades to support Group Companies comply with new regulations related 1. Improvement of supply chain efficiency within in developing business with established and new to Emissions (BS VI), Fuel efficiency 1. Introduce supply chain systems to capture ANAND Group, including freight transportation customers and Safety supplier ratings, conduct a “supplier satisfaction survey” 2. Leverage purchasing synergy across Group 2. Relationship management with key customers 2. Implement Customer Relationship companies, especially of indirect materials Management (CRM) solution to 2. Launch an online supplier portal 3. Conduct Technology Days at customer locations to enhance efficiency in the function V Madhavan present unified Group product offerings 3. Support localisation of imported components by 3. Conduct annual supplier meets identifying qualified local vendors President 4. Host ANAND’s stall at Auto Expo, India’s leading 4. Enhance supplier Parts Per Million using automotive components exhibition 4. Improve supplier base through vendor ANAND House of Quality Culture (AHQC) Abhay Soman consolidation with better and larger vendors 5. Conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys to 5. Develop database of preferred suppliers understand the pulse of customers Vice President 5. Support negotiations of major purchases, including capital equipment, solar power 6. Provide business intelligence based on market and agreement, etc. regulatory developments 6. Share best practices in the areas of Sourcing and Supply Chain Management 7. Manage supplier risk under the broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) umbrella

Business Corporate Development Materials

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Value Additions New Activities 1. SNSF, the CSR arm of ANAND founded 1. Systems or holistic approach to community Excellence in in 1976, supports Group companies to focused development conduct their CSR activities 2. Corporate Volunteering to allow for more 2. Focused in locations where Group engagement by employees Manufacturing & companies operate; generates higher level of engagement with these communities 3. Maximizing benefits to the communities through networking with likeminded NGOs 3. An implementing agency, closely linked with and corporate foundations for learning of Services and EHS the lives of its beneficiaries best practices. 4. Alignment with United Nations sustainable development goals and national priorities of P. Arul Kumar development Value Additions New Activities President 5. Partnership based model, working with: 1. Support Group companies in achieving the mission of 1. Incorporation of information 4 Corporates, 5 Government Agencies / Quality Culture Departments, 5 NGOs and 11 Polytechnics technology in operations • Established the AHQC framework 6. Reorientation of SNSF focus from activity to • Industry 4.0 outcome-based reporting • Focus on Zero Defect, Zero Waste, Zero Accidents, • Enterprise Resource Planning Zero Broken Commitments with full functionality ax b=c b x=y • Covers all functions and offices 2. Focus on a “learning organization” a= x2 x through sustained skill development z • Support implementation of the multi-year program 3. Spreading the culture of Six Sigma as y 2. Support Companies towards higher levels of automation in a c a problem solving tool b y2 Rajesh Kakkar their manufacturing processes 4. Focus on “Green Plants” and a holistic Corporate Social President 3. Improve manufacturing operations through the ANAND 2 + 9 = 11 approach to Sustainability Heijunka Production System 4. Manage the Visionary Small and Medium Enterprise Responsibility programme to enable development of Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers 5. Tracking EHS projects, incidents and status; sharing best- practices Corporate Strategy Value Additions New Activities 1. Banking, auditor, insurance and foreign exchange 1. Implementation of IND AS (new accounting arrangements at favourable terms standard) across Group entities 2. Developing the Finance community and skillset across 2. Enhance efficiency of Group reporting Group companies through full automation of MIS 3. Support in compliance with regulations such as GST 3. Shared services for select Group companies Jagdeep Singh Value Additions New Activities Maya Chaudhari Oberoi 4. Enterprise Risk Management 1. Develop medium-term strategy for the Group 1. Inorganic growth projects for the Sr. Vice President Vice President 5. Controlling function along company analysis to companies Group, both in traditional and new support the AEC and ASB technology areas 2. Develop medium-term strategy for the Group Corporate Functions 6. Supporting internal finance controls 3. Support assessment of large capital expenditure projects

Finance

18 INTERACTION JULY 2018 JULY 2018 INTERACTION 19 COVER STORY COVER STORY Human Resource and ANAND U Value Additions New Activities 1. Support plant/factory infrastructure team 1. Support “Green Building” certification for new across a range of activities such as design, projects – all greenfield projects, and wherever layout, negotiations and project management feasible for brownfield projects also for: Value Additions New Activities • Facility maintenance and management

1. Recruitment and hiring of key talent for Group companies 1. Talent development • New construction Rakesh Singh 2. Talent development through various programs on leadership and operational • Increase focus on • Major renovations and/or relocation General Manager excellence development of technical • Internal: ANAND Talent Acquisition, ANAND Leadership Development skills, launch the ANAND Programme Specialist Development Programme (ASDP) • External: Executive management programs at Oxford, ISB, IIM, NITIE, etc. • Establish Mentor • Coaching and mentoring Certification Programme to develop Mentoring 3. Career development of key personnel through performance reviews and Capability at ANAND Sumit Bhatnagar succession planning • Establish a knowledge Sr. Vice President 4. Unique “Operating Engineer” Model: Guidelines and implementation support in repository Infrastructure the factories, enabling manning of shop-floor with educated work force 2. Facilitate certified training 5. Support in managing Industrial Relations programmes for Quality, SCM, etc. 6. Development and deployment of HR policies 3. HR as a shared service for 7. Guidelines on employee compensation, benefits and incentives select Group companies 8. Management of key employee life cycle experience from induction to exit 9. Audit of HR practices to ensure regulatory compliance 10. Digital platform, the HR Management System (HRMS) to support all activities, including setting of yearly goals and targets, appraisals, training, etc. 11. Employee care and engagement initiatives at the various “hubs” Sampada Inamdar 12. Enforcing Ethics and Code of Conduct across all companies Vice President Dean, ANAND U

Value Additions New Activities Information 1. Internal control assurance to management, audit 1. Introduce Internal Audit automation committees and statutory auditors tools for audit information, scheduling, data mining, risk and S. Sarathi 2. Create improved control environment at companies quality assessment, etc. Technology towards risk mitigation President 2. Enhance Data Analytics capability Group Chief Internal 3. Sharing of best practices across companies including predictive analysis Auditor 4. Audit-based benchmarking for cost savings and 3. Audit of ERM and IT risks efficiencies Value Additions New Activities 5. Nurturing finance talent requirements of the Group 6. Support in statutory compliance 1. Group procurement agreements for hardware 1. Supporting automation of business and software at preferred rates processes 2. Support to assess and improve IT security at 2. Transform IT infrastructure to cater Companies to dynamic needs, provide scalability, security and seamless access 3. Ensuring external vendors (IBM etc.) provide value to Companies on IT related projects through subject-matter-expertise 4. Support Corporate projects with a large IT component, such as: Internal B. Krishna Kumar • HRMS Vice President • SAP Audit • GST implementation • Corporate Website Varun Chopra • Leave attendance system • Internal Job Posting General Manager • MIS support for finance and accounting

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Legal Value Additions New Activities 1. Support in effective tax planning of companies 1. Automation of activities such as digital maintenance of tax related documents 2. Monitoring the tax compliances of companies and records, online tracking of cases, 3. Working together with Companies for resolution of etc. cases 2. People development 4. Support Companies in tax reconciliation with Tax 3. Tax as a shared service for Group department and tax reduction claims for non- companies Charanjit Singh creditable taxes Value Additions New Activities Sr. Vice President 5. Maximise realisation of export incentives 1. Supporting compliance with various regulations 1. Implementation of contract 6. Tracking tax laws, impact, incentives – for direct & 2. Facilitate dealing with government authorities for management tool indirect taxes approvals, registrations, etc. 2. Launch of an in-house legal bulletin 7. Increase awareness of tax regulations within the 3. Legal support for major issues related to vendors, 3. Enhance competency in laws and Group companies government, customers regulations related to cyber/online 4. Drafting of various contracts and agreements – activities and the hospitality sector corporate, technical, commercial, etc. 4. Expand external network of lawyers 5. Negotiation support for various agreements and consultants 6. Tracking changes in statutes (Company, Tax, EHS, TAX Foreign exchange, Labour) at Local, State and Central levels to support compliance Taxation Anshul Bhargava 7. Supporting intellectual property rights General Manager 8. Manage key secretarial issues for select Group companies

Management & Governance Technology and Innovation

Value Additions New Activities

1. Corporate governance through ANAND Supervisory 1. ANAND House of Quality Culture (AHQC) was Anjali Singh Board and its Committees launched across the Group in 2017. The quality Value Additions New Activities Executive Chairperson mission is "To be the first choice of customers • Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) through sustained quality performance". ANAND 1. Inspire employees to take up the “journey of innovation”, 1. Explore and identity inorganic • Operations Committee (OC) 2. Inorganic Growth Opportunities big and small, in their respective areas of work growth opportunities, both in traditional and new/emerging • Personnel Committee (PC) • Automotive Growth Council has been set • Conduct workshops on innovation methodologies technologies up to explore and implement opportunities 2. Support and oversight through the ANAND Executive for ventures in emerging automotive • Create excitement for innovation and technology Committee and ANAND Management Committee technologies including electric vehicles through discussions • Strategic direction • To explore growth opportunities in the • Encourage needed behavioural changes through facilitation • Business plans hospitality vertical, SUJÁN 2. Support specific technology and innovation projects • Enterprise risk management • Set up of Gabriel India Board Sub-Committee M. S. Shankar for 'strategy and growth' - To explore growth within the Group companies Senior Director • Major capital expenditure projects opportunities for the Group’s flagship and 3. Collate and share success stories related to Innovation Deepak Chopra public listed entity, Gabriel India Limited and Technology 3. Representation in leading industry associations (ACMA, Group CEO CII, etc) Chairman ANAND Executive Committee

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What Internal Stakeholders have to say when they use Corporate Support

Aftermarket COrporate Communications The leadership, guidance and support of the The Corporate Communications team has always been available for any Corporate Aftermarket requirements we have in terms of our creatives, customised stationary and team to establish our website management. They have a “can do” approach, and the quality of distribution channel and their work is comparable to, and in some cases, even better than what I develop the market for have come across in the luxury hospitality industry. our products is quite Ashish Kumar Rai overwhelming. We are Director of Strategy and Business Development excited about this new Business journey through the support of Aftermarket Development Our brand is widely recognized in the automotive components industry. team. The Corporate Business Development team does extensive coordination in conducting customer events like Auto Expo and Tech Days, ensuring the right audience and high Corporate Communications helps keep it strong and improve recall. Joy Panda visibility for us. These events have opened doors at many customers in a meaningful way. Gabriel is one of the few privileged brands in India that has become Business Head synonymous with the product! Abhijeet Kulkarni COO Manoj Kolhatkar Managing Director

EIM/S Corporate Social Corporate Materials Aligning to the belief of “Powered by People, Driven by Quality”, Spicer Community is a very Responsibility derives synergy from Corporate EIM&S. AHQC is helping Spicer bring important stakeholder of about a mind-set change in striving for Zero Defect and Quality First any business and ANAND approach. It’s the journey towards operational excellence. Group’s CSR arm, the SNS Naresh Moily The most significant cost Foundation has provided COO element for all our businesses us excellent support in the is material cost. The Corporate deployment of efforts that Materials team helps companies make a positive difference to identify and execute new ways the society. of cost savings by sharing of Excellent guidance to help us define a road map for bringing in best practices and discovering Manoj Kolhatkar Quality Culture. The Corporate EIM&S team team has always walked new avenues of reducing costs. Managing Director an extra mile to hand-hold our team members in this journey. Manoj Kolhatkar Tribhuvan Rasyara Managing Director COO

Corporate Finance Information The complexity of running Technology Strategy and our business has grown The support and contribution multi-fold. As we have of Corporate IT has been quite Planning started the journey outstanding. Major projects towards becoming a much including implementation of SAP, larger organization, it’s all The team has worked together with us in IT infrastructure and systems the more important for us the alignment of our company’s vision with upgradation for both Ansysco to embrace strong financial individual aspirations of our team, and in and Anchemco would not have practices and governance, ensuring focus and clarity in the company’s been possible without the active for which we have received strategy, which has supported a stronger team support of the Corporate IT team. very good support from the and performance. Accountability, customer-centricity Corporate Finance team. and commitment of this department Anand Sontakke Rajeev Gera stands apart like a beacon to others. COO COO Joy Panda Business Head

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What Internal Stakeholders have to say when they use Corporate Support

Based on the belief that "Business is 90% people", Corporate HR HUMAN Resources always supports ANAND I Power from hiring talent to its management and retention. Through its regularly updated HR policies and uniform HR Infrastructure The Corporate Infrastructure team processes,HUMAN it helps us in following best-in-class practices. Employees has done a commendable job in feel part of a larger and well-established family which helps in the executing projects of business, social businessResources growth in the company. and environmental importance at the Parwanoo Hub. Successfully completed R.K Jain projects include: A new building for COO ANAND School, a creche facility in Gabriel and facilitation of safety audits and installation of safety features in the Aligning to the belief of “Powered by People, Driven by Quality”, Spicer ANAND Guest House and ANAND U. derives synergy from Corporate HR, through various initiatives like ANAND U In addition, it conducts regular repair, ALDP (for talent development and leadership building), OE Growth Plan We get good support for training and development of employees maintenance and renovation of ANAND (including compensation and development guidelines benchmark to through ANAND U, through its professional development training assets for which it has also implemented industry) and LSIP (bench-marked goal setting process) that provides programmes that enable employees to perform better and standard operating procedures. strategic direction to Spicer in managing its people. prepares them for positions of greater responsibility. Joy Panda Naresh Moily Maninderpal Singh Hub Leader, Parwanoo COO Plant Head

Taxation Internal Audit Like the master health check-up of an individual, the internal audit team Excellent support received at offers periodic health checkup that confirms the organization's health and the time of implementation of the functioning of the different departments. I feel the Corporate IA team is GST, followed by handholding quite competent and dynamic. Legal during the initial months. R. Rajesh Kumar Corporate Legal, in conjunction with Finance and IT have helped us sail through increased Received prompt responses business complexity. Tools like SAP, Legal Software, enhanced network and system security to queries and solutions for Managing Director amalgamating with process-oriented approach and the speed of response has been a winning day-to-day issues faced during solution. the initial months of GST The health score of Internal Audit department is 100 percent! We eagerly implementation. Rajeev Gera look forward to know our score by IA. We find this is the true indicator to understand gaps, and plug them and improve the system. They not only COO Mun Jae Lee evaluate and improve the governance but also identify the opportunity for Managing Director Haldex receives regular advise and support from Legal department of ANAND corporate to cost savings. identify and fulfill legal requirements in addition to claim various benefits due to the organization. Major contributions in the recent past included a full audit of systems which identified lapses in R. Girirajan secretarial requirements, and assisted Haldex India team to close all open issues. Senior Director - Purchase, Human Resources & Manufacturing Binu Sivanathan Engineering COO

The Corporate Technology & Innovation team brought Management and a big change in the mind-set of employees, their style Technology and of working and culture. The result has been real on the Governance ANAND provides a bouquet of shop-floor, with ideas for automation, creative machines services which adds significant value Innovation and equipment designed and developed by in-house in running the Group companies teams. These innovations have improved productivity, effectively. The strategic direction, reduced cost and improved customer service. management reviews, manufacturing Dilip Palve excellence, innovation, finance and COO legal support are the foundation to steer a company to its mission, and benefits delivered by the various corporate functions are immense”. Innovation has helped dispel the fear of failure across the Group and now is well institutionalized and reaping benefits by empowering people. At Gabriel, it helped us R. K. Jain draw the attention of none other than the honourable COO Late Dr. Abdul Kalam! Manoj Kolhatkar Managing Director ANAND Supervisory Board ANAND Executive Committee

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Showcasing AUTOEXPO Future-Ready Products

Mrs. Anjali Singh; Mr. Tom Flack, Chief Purchasing Officer, Tata Motors along with senior dignitaries of ANAND Group and Tata Motors

Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND Group and Mr. Jaisal Singh, Director, ANAND Supervisory Board along with Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki; Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki; Mr. C. V. Raman, Sr. Ex. Director (Engg.), Maruti Suzuki and top management of the ANAND Group Mrs. Anjali Singh; Mr. Deepak Chopra along with Mr. R. Sivanesan, Senior Vice Mr. Sunil Kakkar inaugurated the ANAND Group stall at Auto President, Quality, Sourcing and Supply Chain, Ashok Leyland and Senior Management Expo 2018 of Ashok Leyland and ANAND Group It was that time of the year again. The prestigious ‘Auto latest technological advancements made by two Joint Expo 2018’, one of the world’s largest automotive Venture (JV) partners, namely Mando and Faurecia. The component shows was held at Pragati Maidan, New ATCs attracted the attention of several key customers. Delhi from 8th to 11th February 2018. ANAND Group Emulating the runaway success of “ANAND Make in presented a unified front and exhibited its extensive India Lion” at Auto Expo 2016, a “Concept Car” was product portfolio at Hall No. 12A, Stall No. 3. displayed at the Auto Expo 2018. A model car created It was a moment of pride when the ANAND Group stall by using the components manufactured by ANAND was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Kakkar, Executive Vice Group of companies was displayed. The showpiece was President, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki. an instant hit with the visitors. The theme of the ANAND Stall was “ Future Ready” and Overall, the stall of ANAND Group was visited by Mr. Deep C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, DCA Foundation, visited the Mr. Shreedhar Gupta and Mr. Dhiraj Dhar Gupta from KSS-Abhishek all 16 Companies of the ANAND Group exhibited new almost all key customers and lead to many interesting ANAND Group stall Safety Systems visited the ANAND Group stall technology products with a focus on BS-VI, Safety and discussions. Senior dignitaries from Mahindra, Tata Fuel Efficiency. Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland and other Original The ANAND Group also showcased the latest Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) visited the stall, spent technology by creating two access controlled a considerable amount of time, and showed key interest enclosures within the stall. Aptly coined “ANAND in the product offerings. Technology Centers (ATC)”, these centers displayed the

Mr. Deep C. Anand, Chairman and Chief Mentor, DCA Foundation; Mrs. Anjali Singh, Chairperson, ANAND Group along with senior Visitor with MAHLE Behr India Team management of ANAND Group

Dr. Pawan Goenka and Mr. Hemant Sikka in discussion with Mr. Rajeev Visitor with Gabriel India Team Mrs. Anjali Singh and Mr. Jaisal Singh along with Dr. Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra and Mr. Hemant Sikka, Chief Purchase Officer, Mahindra at ANAND stall Gera, COO, ACYM

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ANAND Strategic Leadership Programme (ASLP) The activities by conducted by an external facilitator Master Sujan Singh and Miss Amrit Kaur Singh along with their parents Mrs. and Mr. Singh and the top management of the ANAND Group ASLP is inspired from the ‘Oxford’s Leadership Programme’ and is designed to provide were a good reflection on thought provoking perspectives on global challenges, transform leadership skills, the role of body language create a positive change and growth. and facial expression. Glimpses of Master Sujan was at his inquisitive best, seeking answers to a This year, the four-day programme was attended by 22 participants with diversified wide range of queries and impressed everyone present with his backgrounds The Participants were from the ANAND Talent (AT) and ANAND Leader (AL), programmes, as well as selected DGMs. Master Sujan Singh and knowledge of automobile components. He seemed to be a true lover of automobiles. Miss Amrit followed her brother and also The Economic Value showed keen interest in the components displayed. She also Added (EVA) workshop was great and made me Miss Amrit Kaur Singh took time to sketch a few amazing drawings, a talent inherited think seriously on this from her mother, Mrs. Singh. Key Highlights at Auto Expo aspect. Visit to Heritage Transport Museum, Gurugram

A session on Voice, Vision, The visit to the Heritage Transport Museum was Vitality excellent and the experience of visiting a first-of-its-kind Debates and Discussion museum was great.

Like every year, the much awaited ‘The Big ANAND Debate’ was conducted. The topic for this year was “At ANAND, GPTW score is an effective yardstick to measure employee satisfaction”. The debate was chaired by Mr. Deepak Chopra, CEO, ANAND Group. A rolling trophy was handed over to the winning team followed by certificate distribution to all ASLP participants.

ANAND Mentoring Certification For the first time, the ANAND Group introduced a “Mentoring Certification” programme to identify the potential leaders within the group, who can act The program helped as mentors and groom specific employees. This programme aims to equip to increase my potential leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills by providing knowledge, skills and valuable insights into the process of teaching and mentoring. Master Sujan Singh and Miss One must attend this perspectives. Amrit Kaur Singh at Gabriel, session to comprehend Khandsa Plant the various aspects of Programme Pedagogy leadership. 30+ Hours Classroom training 12 Hours Online Live Webinars Master Sujan Singh and Miss Amrit Kaur Singh visited the Gabriel plant at Khandsa on 12th January 2018. Both of them were excited to see the manufacturing lines, which clearly 10+ Hours Course Material Reading showed the production of products - live!! The operating engineers at Gabriel India had Guided discussions, Reading, designed a simple process flow model to explain the process to Master Sujan and Miss This workshop provided Presentation, and Audio & Video along Amrit. The Gabriel team also conducted a live run of an auto-valving machine along with other valuable insights in tapping with advance tools of facilitations. processes. After the plant visit, Master Sujan and Miss Amrit were felicitated by mementos my strengths as a professional and personalized greetings, followed by a cake cutting ceremony. The siblings thoroughly and the things that I need to enjoyed the proceedings of the day. develop and work on.

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Gabriel India – Mahindra Senior SNS Foundation – Visitors from Dana

Management Visit elegates from Dana, Mr. Robert Pyle, President, Light Vehicle DDriveline Technologies, Mr. Michael Campbell, Regional HR VP, ahindra team headed by Mr. Hemant Sikka visited Asia Pacific, Shanghai, Mr. Mike Bridenbaker and Mr. Jeff Periat visited MGIL, Chakan Plant on 27th December 2017. The SNSF, Gurugram. The Dana team was accompanied by the Senior team spent 90 minutes on the shop floor. Mr. Sikka gave Management from ANAND and Spicer. They visited the multi-skill a positive feedback about the changes made in the plant development centre and Training Centre for youth with speech and in line with the MSES-A requirements. The team reviewed hearing impairment. The Dana team appreciated SNSF employee for the progress and gave inputs for further improvements. their commitment.

ANAND CY Myutec Automotive – ANAND CY Myutec Automotive – MAHLE Behr - Tata Motors Visit Maruti Suzuki India Visitor from Stuttgart Germany r. Kailas Y. Vispute, Head Demand Fulfilment Department, CYM recently launched a Quality Culture Month. Mr. Krishna MTata Motors Spares Division visited the ACYM plant on 20th AMukund, DPM- Supplier Quality Assurance, Maruti Suzuki India Henkel ANAND – Visit to Parwanoo r. Rainer Blaesi, Director Supplier Development and November 2017. ACYM was recently awarded the Best Emerging (MSIL) was the chief guest accompanied by few other MSIL SQA MPurchasing from Stuttgart, Germany visited the purchasing Supplier for 2017 for showing exceptional support. Mr. Vispute team members. Mr. Mukund appreciated the focus of ANAND r. Ritesh Chaudhari, Excom Member, IBS Head, Henkel Group team of MBIPL on 2nd December 2017. His visit was scheduled appreciated the overall 5S and safety standards maintained at management on Quality and the efforts of ACYM to improve the M- India and Pakistan Operations visited Henkel ANAND India for reviewing and understanding the current requirements in India ACYM. quality parameters through various initiatives under the ANAND Private Limted (HAIPL) Parwanoo. for supplier development and capital equipments. House of Quality Culture programme.

Gabriel India - VECV Visit Gabriel India - Visit by Maruti

r. Lakshmipathy, VP, QA Customers, VECV visited the GIL Suzuki India Spicer India - Visitor from Dana Takata India - Ford Visit MDewas Plant, with his team on 17th February 2018. He visited the shop floor, interacted with employees and appreciated changes r. A. S. Raju, Sr. VP – SCM, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) visited r. Dan P Griffin, Sr. Director Global AFM, Dana was visiting r. Stanley Jiang, General Manager, Business Development, made in the spring assembly line. He inaugurated the lower/upper Mthe Gabriel India, Khandsa plant. The key objective was to MSpicer India on 17th January 2018. He was here to MFord Asia Pacific visited the Takata India, Chennai plant on welding machine and also imparted training to the employees on discuss the roadmap for future technology and business, apart understand the complete Aftermarket activities handled by Spicer 3rd February 2018. Discussions included review of new project 8D analysis. from the ongoing improvements as required by MSIL. India. He toured the plant, and reviewed projects and initiatives evaluation and the capability of Takata India's plant. taken to grow sales.

32 INTERACTION JULY 2018 JULY 2018 INTERACTION 33 SUJÁN AND SNS FOUNDATION Community Conservation

SUJÁN and SNS Foundation (SNSF) have worked together for community conservation since 2009, to promote the wellbeing of local communities living in and around wildlife habitats and in proximity of SUJÁN Camps, across Rajasthan. The focus has been to improve rural infrastructure, skill development, health, sanitation and ease access to quality education for local communities. The activities are spread across and spear-headed from three locations: • SUJÁN The Serai, Jaisalmer • SUJÁN JAWAI, Jawai Bandh • SUJÁN Sher Bagh, Ranthambhore We present a snapshot of some key highlights of the endeavours so far.

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The focus of SNSF’s work in Jaisalmer has been to provide health services to the villages of Bherwa and its environs.

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►► Close to 85,000 livestock treated in Twitter Veterinary Health Camps since 2009. In addition, total of 11 multiple Veterinarian Health Camps have also been held in the area

►► Around 3447 OPD’s conducted in Bherwa and surrounding hamlets since 2009 Facebook

►► Construction of permanent washrooms at 2 Government Schools, Bherwa ( Girls & Boys respectively) with a strength of 100+ students

►► Repair of drinking water facilities, originally Conservation and community development are at constructed by SUJÁN in 2011 the heart of SUJÁN JAWAI’s activities.The SNSF and SUJÁN have successfully worked together on a range of projects for local communities. These activities operate in five villages namely Perwa, Jeevda, Meeno Ki Dhanee, Sena and Bisalpur.

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►► Engaged with 9 Government School through a team of 12 teachers benefiting 1500 students from class I to class XII

►► Providing sanitation facilities to 1250 households

►► Providing regular veterinarian services across 3 villages & 1 hamlet

SNSF is working through SUJÁN Sher ►► Treated over 6104 cattle in 8 veterinary Bagh in two villages Kutalpura Maliyan and preventive camps organised since 2015 to Join SUJÁN World Sherpur-Khiljipur in the district of Sawai March 2018 #sujanlife #sujansafari @sujanluxury Madhopur ►► Providing regular health camps for people across Highlights: the villages 3 villages (Perwa, Jeevda, Sena & one hamlet Meeno Ki Dhanee) ►► Construction of additional classroom at Government Middle School, Kutalpura ►► Established one cutting and tailoring centre at SUJANLuxury SUJANIndia SUJANLuxury Village Sena ►► Village Sanitation Programme: Regular cleaning of village streets and efficient ►► Established computer training centre in Bisalpur SUJANLuxury SUJAN_Luxury SUJANLuxury.com/blog garbage disposal by permanently for 130 Students (Class 7th to 9th) employeed sanitation workers in ►► Providing drinking water connectivity to around Sherpur-Khiljipur 75 households in Meenu Ki Dhani www.sujanluxury.com Quality is not a single step process, it is a journey.

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