What is the scenario in the Indian automobile industry?
The scenario is related to the customer who is becoming more demanding. His needs are confined to certain segments B and C and new cars are always coming in. In India, unfortunately, there is not enough concern for safety. People do not care for ABS (anti lock braking system), air bags things that in other countries are compulsory. But in future, there will be an evolution because the whole world is heading in that direction. From the pollution point of view, cars are catching up with European norms and this will be quick because from the technological point of view there is nothing new. I am curious to see the market evolving, from the smaller A segment to B and C. The problem is one of infrastructure. All players want to make cars but the basic infrastructure should be improved roads, parking and the like. What about Fiat India’s operations? In Kurla, theoretically, we could make up to 60,000 cars annually working three shifts. In one or two shifts, we make about 16,000 vehicles and
