Recent Articles Published by Shobha Mathur
Renault Kwid: the sum of all parts

autherShobha Mathur calendar13 Jan 2016

The Renault Kwid is a triumph of localisation and frugal engineering. We find out how component suppliers in India met...

Maruti's new Ertiga and Ciaz diesel models exempted from Delhi odd-even rule

By Akbar Merchant and Shobha Mathur calendar11 Jan 2016

Both SHVS tech-equipped diesel models from Maruti are classified as 'hybrids'; also benefit from the government's FAME...

Car production in India likely to be affected by mandatory BIS ruling on cold rolled steel

autherShobha Mathur calendar11 Jan 2016

Production schedules of vehicle manufacturers across the country are likely to be affected with the mandatory impleme...

‘Increasing imports from China into India are the leading challenge for the tyre industry.’

autherShobha Mathur calendar09 Jan 2016

Onkar S Kanwar, chairman of Apollo Tyres, on acquiring German tyre distributor Reifencom, expanding capacity both in I...

‘Varroc can make an LED lamp cheaper than a Xenon.’

autherShobha Mathur calendar09 Jan 2016

Todd C Morgan, senior VP (Global Product Development), Varroc Lighting Systems, speaks to Shobha Mathur on bringing ne...

Odd-even scheme not viable in the long-term, feel Delhiites

autherShobha Mathur calendar06 Jan 2016

The trial run of the odd-even scheme that is a bid to rein in the high pollution levels in the capital, puts a questio...

‘The facilities coming up under NATRiP are the best in the world.’

autherShobha Mathur calendar30 Dec 2015

Sanjay Bandopadhyay, the CEO of NATRiP, speaks to Shobha Mathur on benchmarking new projects with global standards, un...

Lithium ion battery capability developing in India

autherShobha Mathur calendar24 Dec 2015

ISRO-made lithium ion battery used in electric bus meant for transporting parliamentarians.

SC diesel ban accelerates shift to petrol cars in Delhi

autherShobha Mathur calendar24 Dec 2015

A visit to some Delhi dealerships was an eye opener on how a 15-20 percent sales shift towards petrol-engined cars is ...

Maruti Suzuki’s minority shareholders vote for Gujarat plant

autherShobha Mathur calendar17 Dec 2015

Also approved is the lease deed for leasing land for purposes of implementing the contract manufacturing agreement.