A month in the India Transport Sector

June, 2012

EDITORIAL India Transport Portal is glad to present you its first Special Issue focusing on Radialisation in India. It has been designed to provide the most accurate and updated insights and analyses to our readers.

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A first part is made of articles that tackle several issues, from Chinese competition to road safety and fuel savings. A second part is made of exclusive interviews with several stakeholders in the Tyre World; native and foreign tyremakers, NGOs etc. Please find an extract of all this material below, or go to our website to read the articles and download the full magazine. We hope you will enjoy it.

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As first feedbacks on this magazine showed a warm welcome, we decided to immediately get back on track and to go on with another special issue. This one will focus on Road Safety. Because you never change a winning team, it will be done the same way we did with the Radialisation issue. So we are working hard to find the most relevant stakeholders to have their views on such issue.

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And this is not our only project. Our team plans to provide many more material and insights with some exclusive data regarding road construction. Stay tuned on India Transport Portal!

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INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS

June, 2012 RADIALISATION IN INDIA

Articles

Interviews VII JK TYRE: THE ONLY WAY TO COMPETE IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY TYRES Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay speaks about the need for the Indian Tyre Industry to focus on innovation and green technologies in order to take advantages of radialisation and to compete against Chinese players. More information on ITP VIII ATMA: THE DAIMLER CHOICE SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT THE QUALITY OF INDIAN TYRES Mr. Rajiv Budhraja explains how the Indian Tyre industry is facing the Chinese competition and ho w it is able to compete successfully by focusing on quality and an efficient, service support. More information on ITP IX CLEAN AIR INITIATIVE: LONG RANGE TRUCKS HAVE THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR FUEL SAVINGS The Clean Air Initiative (CAI-Asia) and the SIAM coorganized the Green Freight Seminar. They call for a better stakeholder education and clean technologies adoption. India Representative Mr. Parthaa Bosu explains his position regarding green fleet management and radialisation. Comments gathered by India Transport Portal. More information on ITP X APOLLO TYRES: THE FAITH THAT CUSTOMERS SHOWS IN OUR PRODUCTS IS A TESTIMONY Mr. Satish Sharma explains how Apollo Tyres has the potential to overcome the Chinese competition. The tyre company has been the market leader in the commercial vehicle segment for the last two decades and provides high quality services. More information on ITP XI CEAT: CEAT TBR BECAME INSTANT SUCCESS Mr. Vinod Kumar presents the CEAT strategy. He explains that the tyremaker is well prepared to fully satisfy the Indian market. More information on ITP XII MICHELIN: 76 BILLION LITERS OF FUEL CAN BE SAVED WITH MICHELIN TYRES Mr. B. Kumar explains how Michelin considers the Indian market. He speaks about the experience of the giant manufacturer regarding radial tyres and how the French company can benefit from its cutting edge technology. More information on ITP

I THE RISE OF RADIALISATION IN INDIA

The Passenger Car Radial (PCR) level is almost at 100% but the Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) level is way behind. Looking at the current trend in TBR, the reasons for the recent growth with the focus on what thwarted the previous growth in this sector. How can radialisation play an important role in providing sustainable mobility and where the trend is heading towards? More information on ITP II IMPACT OF CHINESE RADIAL TYRE ON INDIA Chinese radial tyres are entering the Indian market. But can a radialisation being done on price and not on quality be beneficial to India? More information on ITP III DIFFERENT TYPES OF RADIAL TYRES The importance of radial tyres is crucial as there are various types of radial tyres produced by different manufacturers. But as the cheapest varieties heavily compromise on quality, it could ruin the efforts for the improvement of situation in the form of major investments by both top rated Indian as well as foreign brands. More information on ITP IV RADIAL TYRES AND FUEL SAVINGS How much a tyre is responsible for fuel consumption? What is the use of radial tyre for fuel savings? What are the factors that make the radial tyres work towards fuel economy? More information on ITP V THE OTHER LIVES OF A RADIAL TYRE What is tyre retreading and how beneficial is it? What are the key factors in the retreading process? What is the market in India? More information on ITP VI THE PROGRESS OF RADIAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TRUCKS SINCE ITS INCEPTION Radialisation is becoming an important issue especially regarding trucks. Indian and foreign players are investing massively to answer the growing demand. But what are the characteristics of a TBR? More information on ITP

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MICHELIN GREEN TYRES Better fuel economy with reduced environmental impact is a growing and crucial challenge for vehicle manufacturers. The search for affordable solutions led to the production of green tyres. As the name suggests, these are environment friendly tyres. Their significantly reduced tyre rolling resistance helps to curtail vehicle fuel consumption contributing to reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Embracing the green tyre technology on a wider scale could have a staggering impact on fuel and pollution savings globally. More information on ITP

June, 2012

ROAD SAFETY
THE ECONOMIC ASPECT OF ROAD SAFETY On the 10th April 2012, Delhi woke up to another hit and run case when a speeding Mercedes Benz mowed down two constables. Unfortunately this incident is just another one in the long list of road accidents in the country. Besides the mental trauma, there is also an economic aspect of road safety that can hardly be overlooked. The economy of India has been severely hit due to these accidents. More information on ITP DRIVING SCHOOLS

LAUNCHING A TYRE ON THE MARKET: THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIAN AND EU NORMS AND REGULATIONS Every product that is launched in the market has to go through certain standards that maintain the quality of the product. These standards are the norms and regulations that are adhered to by the product line. Norms and regulations are also followed in the tyre industry. Tyre makers and manufacturers must adhere to these to be able to legally sell the product in the concerned country. More information on ITP

TYRE MAKERS AND NATURAL RUBBER Raw material forms the crux of the tyre industry and according to industry estimates, 70% of the total turnover of the industry is accounted by this input cost. The major component of the raw material involved in tyre manufacturing is natural rubber or NR: in fact, between 2010-11 the tyre industry was responsible for 63% of the annual consumption of natural rubber. Naturally, any negative fluctuation in the domain of NR is bound to adversely affect tyre makers. More information on ITP

Indian cities, especially metropolitans, have witnessed a mushrooming of driving schools in recent times. Gone are the days when driving was taught by a senior member of the family who had the most coveted skills and driving experience. Today, an increasing number of people are enrolling into professional driving schools. More information on ITP

CYCLES
CYCLES IN INDIA In its early days the bicycle was handmade with wooden parts. As time went by cycles became increasingly popular, leading to the manufacturing of technologically advanced units More information on ITP

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June, 2012

LUXURY CARS
HOW WELL IS THE COUNTRYS INFRASTRUCTURE ADAPTED TO LUXURY CARS? Owning a luxury car is no longer an aberration in India and the trend is fast catching with the rich upper class Indians. In 2011 the market for luxury cars registered a growth of around 40 50 % whereas the overall passenger vehicle market witnessed a mere 6 % growth. Driving a premium car is, however, not just about the display of wealth and power; it is also about pure driving pleasure. The big question is whether the Indian infrastructure is developed enough for luxury car drivers to be able to enjoy a smooth ride on Indian roads. More information on ITP THE QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT FOR LUXURY CARS Indias burgeoning economy has spawned a high income level group for whom cars have become more than just a necessity: the vehicles are now also a reflection of social status and wealth. Long gone are the days when Maruti Suzuki was the only name in the car manufacturing sector of India. Luxury hatchbacks like Polo or Fabia or in the sedan segment Superb, Laura, Rapid, Vento etc. are quite popular. However, owning a luxury car does raise a question: are they financially viable considering the high costs of maintenance and equipment of such vehicles in India? More information on ITP

INFRASTRUCTURE
TRANSPORT FUNDING Since the globalization in India in the 1990s, the economy has grown at a steady pace remaining largely unaffected by the recessions sweeping the world economy. Due to the economic growth, there has been a steady demand for better infrastructure and transportation. More information on ITP TOLLING POLICIES Toll collection plazas are not the favourite places of travellers and commuters. While the sentiment of the traveller is one that can be empathized with, it should also be understood that tolls are collected for the development and maintenance of roads and highways to enable better and safer transportation. More information on ITP

ENVIRONMENT
CARBON EMISSIONS: WHAT IS BEING DONE? Carbon emission is the greatest threat to todays and tomorrows generations worldwide. The hazardous effect arising from this green house gas emission has led to global warming and created extreme climate conditions often with unpredictable consequences. More information on ITP

LOW COST CARS

LOW COST CARS Indias economic growth has had a significant impact on the countrys automobile market. In recent years automobile manufacturers targeting the rising middle class consumer have come up with a variety of small Ultra Low Cost Cars (ULCC) to meet their needs and financial ties. More information on ITP

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