The automobile industry in happens to be the ninth largest in the world. Following Japan, South Korea and Thailand, in 2009, India emerged as the fourth largest exporter of automobiles. Several Indian automobile manufacturers have spread their operations globally as well, asking for more investments in the Indian automobile sector by the MNCs.

Potential of the Automobile industry In 2008, Hyundai Motors alone exported 240,000 cars made in India. Motors plans to export 250,000 vehicles manufactured in its India plant by 2011. Similar plans are for .

Turnover of Automobile Manufacturers(In USD Million) Year In USD Million 2002-03 14,880 2003-04 16,544 2004-05 20,896 2005-06 27,011 2006-07 34,285

The figures show that the automobile sector in India has been growing robustly. The market shares of the different types of vehicles clearly depict the demand pattern in this sector.

Domestic Market Share for 2008-09 Passenger Vehicles 15.96% Commercial Vehicles 3.95% Three Wheelers 3.6% Two Wheelers 76.49%

Automobile Companies y Audi y y BMW y y DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes) y Fiat y Ford y General Motors y y New Car Launches y Hero Motors y Hyundai Motors y Mahindra & Mahindra y Maruti Udyog y San Motors y Skoda y y Yamaha Motors y Top Automobile Companies

Notable Multi-national automobile manufacturers Locally manufactured automobiles of MNCs y Audi: A4, A6. y BMW: 3 Series, 5 Series. y Chevrolet: Spark, Aveo U-VA, Aveo, Optra, Cruze, Tavera. y Fiat: Palio, Grande Punto, Linea. y Ford: Ikon, Fiesta, Fusion, Endeavour y Honda: Jazz, City, Civic, Accord. y Hyundai: Santro, i10, Getz, i20, Accent, Verna, Sonata. y Mercedes-Benz: C-Class, E-Class y : Lancer, Lancer Cedia. y : Logan y škoda: Fabia, Octavia, Laura. y : Corolla, Innova, Fortuner y Volkswagen: Jetta, Passat.

Cars sold in India as Completely Built Units y Audi: A8, TT, R8, Q5, Q7. y : Arnage, Continental GT, Continental Flying Spur, Arnage. y BMW: 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6, M3, M5, M6 and Z4. y Chevrolet: Captiva y Fiat: 500. y Honda: Civic Hybrid, CR-V. y Hyundai: Tucson. y Jaguar: XF, XK. y : Gallardo, Murciélago. y : Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery 4, Freelander 2. y Maybach: 57 and 62. y Mercedes-Benz: CL-Class, CLS-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, SLK-Class, M-Class, Viano. y Mitsubishi: Pajero, Montero, Outlander. y Nissan: Teana, X-Trail. y : 911, Boxter, Panamera, Cayman, Cayenne. y Rolls Royce: Ghost, Phantom, Phantom Coupé, Phantom Drophead Coupé. y škoda: Superb. y : Grand Vitara. y Toyota: Camry, Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. y Volkswagen: Touareg. y Volvo: S80, XC90.

Automobile industry is one of the fastest growing industries of the world. With more than 2 million new automobiles rolling out each year, on roads of India, the industry is set to grow further. Automobile industry made its silent entry in India in the nineteenth century. Since the launch of the first car in 1897, India automobile industry has come a long way. Today India is the largest three wheeler market in the world and is expected to take over China as the second largest automobile market, in the coming years. Automobile Histroy y Birth of Automobile y Changing faces of car Automobile Companies in India y Car Manufacturers y Two Wheelers Car Finance & Insurance y Car Finance Companies y Car Insurance

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Buses Read more The in India is one of the largest in the world and one of the fastest growing globally. India manufactures over 11 million 2 and 4-wheeled vehicles and exports about 1.5 million every year.[1] It is the world's second largest manufacturer of motorcycles, with annual sales exceeding 8.5 million in 2009.[2] India's passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturing industry is the seventh largest in the world, with an annual production of more than 2.6 million units in 2009.[3] In 2009, India emerged as Asia's fourth largest exporter of passenger cars, behind Japan, South Korea and Thailand.[4]

As of 2009, India is home to 40 million passenger vehicles and more than 2.6 million cars were sold in India in 2009 (an increase of 26%), making the country the second fastest growing automobile market in the world.[5][6] According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, annual car sales are projected to increase up to 5 million vehicles by 2015 and more than 9 million by 2020.[7] By 2050, the country is expected to top the world in car volumes with approximately 611 million vehicles on the nation's roads.[8]

A chunk of India's car manufacturing industry is based in and around the city of , also known as the "Detroit of India".[9] with the Indian city accounting for 60 per cent of the country's automotive exports.[10] Gurgaon and Manesar near New Delhi are hubs where all of the cars in India are manufactured.[11] The Chakan corridor near Pune,Maharashtra is another vehicular production hub with General Motors, Volkswagen/ Skoda,Mahindra and Mahindra in the process of setting up or already set up facilities.[12][13] Halol inGujarat, Aurangabad in Maharashtra, Kolkatta in are some of the other automotive manufacturing regions around the country.[14][15][16] Supply Chain of Automobile Industry

Supply Chain of Indian Automobile Industry The supply chain of automotive industry in India is very similar to the supply chain of the automotive industry in Europe and America. The orders of the industry arise from the bottom of the supply chain i. e., from the consumers and goes through the automakers and climbs up until the third tier suppliers. However the products, as channelled in every traditional automotive industry, flow from the top of the supply chain to reach the consumers. Automakers in India are the key to the supply chain and are responsible for the products and innovation in the industry.[1] The description and the role of each of the contributors to the supply chain are discussed below. Third Tier Suppliers: These companies provide basic products like rubber, glass, steel, plastic and aluminium to the second tier suppliers. Second Tier Suppliers: These companies design vehicle systems or bodies for First Tier Suppliers and OEMs. They work on designs provided by the first tier suppliers or OEMs. They also provide engineering resources for detailed designs. Some of their services may include welding, fabrication, shearing, bending etc. First Tier Suppliers: These companies provide major systems directly to assemblers. These companies have global coverage, in order to follow their customers to various locations around the world. They design and innovate in order to provide ³black-box´ solutions for the requirements of their customers. Black-box solutions are solutions created by suppliers using their own technology to meet the performance and interface requirements set by assemblers. First tier suppliers are responsible not only for the assembly of parts into complete units like dashboard, breaks-axel-suspension, seats, or cockpit but also for the management of second-tier suppliers. Automakers/Vehicle Manufacturers/Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): After researching consumers¶ wants and needs, automakers begin designing models which are tailored to consumers¶ demands. The design process normally takes five years. These companies have manufacturing units where engines are manufactured and parts supplied by first tier suppliers and second tier suppliers are assembled. Automakers are the key to the supply chain of the automotive industry. Examples of these companies are Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda. Innovation, design capability and branding are the main focus of these companies. Dealers: Once the vehicles are ready they are shipped to the regional branch and from there, to the authorised dealers of the companies. The dealers then sell the vehicles to the end customers. Parts and Accessory: These companies provide products like tires, windshields, and air bags etc. to automakers and dealers or directly to customers. Service Providers: Some of the services to the customers include servicing of vehicles, repairing parts, or financing of vehicles. Many dealers provide these services but, customers can also choose to go to independent service providers.

[edit] Emission norms

See also: Bharat Stage emission standards

In tune with international standards to reduce vehicular pollution, the central government unveiled the standards titled 'India 2000' in 2000 with later upgraded guidelines as 'Bharat Stage'. These standards are quite similar to the more stringent European standards and have been traditionally implemented in a phased manner, with the latest upgrade getting implemented in 13 cities and later, in the rest of the nation. Delhi(NCR), Mumbai, , Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, P une, Surat, Kanpur, Lucknow, Solapur, and Agraare the 13 cities where Bharat Stage IV has been imposed while the rest of the nation is still under Bharat Stage III.

[edit]Exports

Mahindra Scorpio Jeep in service with the Italy's CNSAS. India's automobile exports have grown consistently and reached $4.5 billion in 2009, withUnited Kingdom being India's largest export market followed by Italy, Germany, Netherlandsand South Africa.[25] India's automobile exports are expected to cross $12 billion by 2014.[26]

According to New York Times, India's strong engineering base and expertise in the manufacturing of low-cost, fuel-efficient cars has resulted in the expansion of manufacturing facilities of several automobile companies like Hyundai Motors, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagenand Suzuki.[27]

In 2008, Hyundai Motors alone exported 240,000 cars made in India. Nissan Motors plans to export 250,000 vehicles manufactured in its India plant by 2011.[28] Similarly, General Motorsannounced its plans to export about 50,000 cars manufactured in India by 2011.[29]

In September 2009, Ford Motors announced its plans to setup a plant in India with an annual capacity of 250,000 cars for US$500 million. The cars will be manufactured both for the Indian market and for export.[30] The company said that the plant was a part of its plan to make India the hub for its global production business.[31] Fiat Motors also announced that it would source more than US$1 billion worth auto components from India.[32]

In July 2010, The Economic Times reported that PSA Citroen was planning to re-enter the Indian market[33] and open a production plant in with an annual capacity of 100,000 vehicles, investing EUR 700M in the operation.[34] PSA's intention to utilise this production facility for export purposes however remains unclear as of December 2010.

A Tata Safari on display in Poznan,Poland.

See also: List of cars available in India This list is of cars that are currently officially available in India. While other cars can be imported to the country at a steep 110% import duty, car-makers such as Alfa Romeo,[36] Maserati,[37] ,[38] McLaren,[39] Aston Martin,[40] Cadillac,[41] Chrysler,[42] SSC,[43],[44] ,[45] ,[46] ,[47] Koenigs egg,[48] Saab,[49] Spyker,[50] Renault,[51] Peugeot- Citroen,[52] ,[53]SsangYong[54] and [55] are in varying stages of official introduction to the Indian automobile market. [edit]Indian automotive companies

Tata Indigo Manza.

 Chinkara Motors[56]: Beachster, Hammer, Roadster 1.8S, Rockster, Jeepster, Sailster

 Hindustan Motors[57]: Ambassador

 ICML[58]: Rhino Rx

 Mahindra[59]: Major, Xylo, Scorpio, Bolero, Thar

 Automobiles Limited[60]: Sigma, RiO

 San Motors[61]: Storm

 Tata Motors[62]: Nano, Indica, Indica Vista, Indigo, Indigo Manza, Indigo CS, Sumo,Safari, Xenon, Aria [edit]Foreign automotive companies in India [edit]Vehicles manufactured or assembled in India

Manufactured only in Chennai, India, thei10 is one of Hyundai's best selling globally exported cars.

Maruti Swift. Maruti Suzuki, a subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor, is the largest automobile manufacturer in India.[63]

 BMW India[64]: 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series.

 Fiat India[65] (in collaboration with Tata Motors): Grande Punto, Linea, Palio Stile.

 [66]: Ford Figo, Ikon, Fiesta, Endeavour.

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 Chevrolet (CSPIL)[68]: Spark, Beat, Aveo U-VA, Aveo, Optra, Cruze, Tavera.

 Honda Siel[69]: Jazz, City, Civic, Accord.

 Hyundai Motor India[70]: Santro, i10, i20, Accent, Verna Transform, Sonata Transform.  [71]: Logan

 Maruti Suzuki[72]: 800, Alto, WagonR, Estilo, A-star, Ritz, Swift, Swift DZire, SX4, Omni,Versa, Eeco, Gypsy, Grand Vitara

 Mercedes-Benz India: C-Class, E-Class.

 Mitsubishi[73] (in collaboration with Hindustan Motors)[74]: Lancer, Lancer Cedia, Pajero

 [75]: Micra.

 Toyota Kirloskar[76]: Etios, Corolla, Innova, Camry.

 Volkswagen India[77][78]: Polo, Vento, Jetta, Passat.

 : A4, A6, Q5.

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 Audi India: A4, A6, Q5.  Genral Motores India  Mercedes-Benz India: C-Class, E-Class.  BMW India series1, 2, series,3.  Toyota Kirloskar; Etios, Corolla, Innova.  Honda Siel Jazz, City, Civic, Accord..  Volkswagen India.  Mahindra: Scorpio,Xylo bolero,thar.  Skoda;Superb,laura.octiva.