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Automobile industry faces fresh pain — mass migration of labourers
A sizeable portion of the workforce of the auto industry consists of semi-skilled and or unskilled contractual labourers
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COVID-19 Impact | Apollo Tyres to cut capex amid slowdown blues, defer expansion of new plant
Apollo joins a growing list of automotive companies which are planning to cut down their capex
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Auto industry heads meet Prakash Javadekar again, reiterate demands
The automotive industry is seeking urgent government help to tide over the crisis
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COVID-19 impact | Getting ready for coronavirus-safe production is the challenge: Apollo Tyres
Plant closures at Apollo Tyres and with rest of the industry had become a norm well before the lockdown
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This week in Auto: Lockdown extension is not good news for auto companies
Here is a complete look at made news in the auto space during the week
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Rupee slide puts added pressure on luxury car makers
Import-dependent luxury carmakers bear the brunt of the Rupee slide
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COVID-19 impact | No cancellations for hotel bookings from Sept: Oberoi Group
Oberoi Hotel guests have not cancelled bookings for period starting September in the hope of improvement in conditions
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COVID-19 impact | Auto companies rush to raise capital amid financial crunch
The companies have been forced to dig into their cash reserves to pay salaries, settle vendor bills and dealer payments and interest on loans.
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Battle for supremacy | Hero Splendor takes pole position beating Honda Activa
The two brands have been engaged in an intense fight since the past few years
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Coronavirus impact | Auto companies review spending amid belt-tightening plans
The shutdown of practically every auto plant in the country for four straight weeks has put immense strain on cash reserves of these companies
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This week in Auto: Has the lockdown improved India’s road accident record?
Here is a complete look on all the major news breaks in the automotive space during the week
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Coronavirus impact | Auto dealers stare at uncertain times ahead
The lockdown has resulted in a yet-unaccounted loss running into crores threatening the business viability for dealers
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Coronavirus impact | Automakers dither over resuming operations
The twin cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, where several automotive plants are located, have been declared as containment zones.
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Coronavirus impact | Shutdown may wipe out smaller auto-parts companies
Many establishments that typically employ 10-15 people have been facing the brunt of the slowdown since the past three quarters
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This week in Auto: Can TVS turn around British premium bike icon Norton?
Here is a complete look at all the other top headlines in the auto space
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COVID-19 lockdown | Some carmakers encouraged online purchase of vehicles despite delivery uncertainty
Delayed delivery sees automobile industry split on online bookings
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Bajaj Auto proposes 10% pay cut if factories remain shut till May 3
No retrenchment of employees has happened till now and nothing is on the cards yet
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Lockdown guidelines: Resuming operations now not feasible, say automakers
Besides the lockdown, vehicle makers are also worried about buyer sentiment, which has taken a hard knock.
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Coronavirus pandemic | No change in India plans of MG Motor despite COVID-19 disruption
COVID-19 pandemic will not result in any changes to MG Motors' long terms plans for India
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COVID-19 impact | Honda to review product launches, factory output targets
"There will be lot many things that will need realigned and reorganised to deal with this unprecedented crisis"
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Honda, Suzuki gain market share despite a challenging FY20
Honda and Suzuki control nearly a third of the domestic two-wheeler market
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Leaderboard: Maruti Suzuki retains top slot, Hyundai's share inches higher on new launches
Hyundai, Kia and Renault became biggest market share gainers of FY20.
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COVID-19 lockdown | Will rethink our business: Mercedes-Benz India CEO
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, the MD & CEO of India's biggest luxury car company highlights the measures it is taking amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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This week in Auto: Will COVID-19 dash electric vehicle plans? Bajaj-KTM to make e-mopeds
Extremely slow adaptation coupled with a crippled economic system, EVs will have the toughest time in the coming years in replacing petrol/diesel vehicles
