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Powering Through Disruption: Greaves Cotton's Evolution Story

The engineering specialist embarked on an ambitious transformation from a diesel engine player to a comprehensive mobility solutions provider.

Ketan Thakkar  & Shahkar AbidiBy Ketan Thakkar & Shahkar Abidi calendar 18 Feb 2025 Views icon4918 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Powering Through Disruption: Greaves Cotton's Evolution Story

In the turbulent years of 2016 and 2017, India's automotive sector found itself amid a sweeping transformation. A combination of government directives, rising environmental concerns, and global economic unrest had created the perfect setting for industry-wide disruption. Greaves Cotton, an industrial stalwart since 1859, was neither untouched by nor unaware of these changes, and faced some hard choices. At the time, Greaves Cotton was seen as a diesel engine specialist primarily for last-mile mobility, especially three- wheelers.

Later, in an address to stakeholders, Karan Thapar, Chairman of the group, alluded to these regulatory and policy changes, and their impact ...

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