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Indian Automobile CompaniesIndia is the 11th largest Passenger Cars
producing countries in the world and 4th largest in Heavy Trucks.
Current Scenario
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Facts & Figures
The onset of automobile industry in India saw
companies like Hindustan Motors,
Premier Automobiles and Standard Motors catering to the manufacture of
automobiles for Indian customers. The era, 1950s - early 1990s was known
as 'license raj,' when India was closed to the world and imports.
Hindustan Motors (HM) was the leader in car manufacturing and sales
until the 1980s, when the industry was opened up from protection. HM,
joint venture with Mitsubishi produced Lancer and Pajero, but is best
known for its own model, Ambassador. Around 1970, Sanjay Gandhi, elder son of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, envisioned the manufacture of an indigenous, cost-effective, low maintenance compact car for the Indian middle-class. The cabinet passed a unanimous resolution for the development and production of a "People's Car." It was christened Maruti Limited. However, the company as Maruti Udyog Ltd. matured only after the death of Sanjay Gandhi. The Maruti800 car went on sale in 1983. By 1993 it sold up to 1,96,820 cars. 1991, the liberalisation of the Indian economy opened the market for foreign automobile makers to venture in India. The license raj ended in 1993 and many foreign players entered the Indian market by way of Joint ventures, collaborations or wholly owned subsidiary. Global Players in India:
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This section of Surfindia will take you to a virtual tour to all the companies in India who manufacture automobiles as a whole, or in part. Surf the companies as mentioned below, alphabetically, and explore their origin, establishments, listings, products & brands, financial statements, awards & accolades, milestones, and much more. |
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