Indian Automobile Industry Research Articles

An expert system based decision-making framework for benchmarking industry in sustainable manufacturing

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate and enhance sustainable manufacturing practices across various industries, focusing on environmental, economic and social dimensions, to promote a comprehensive understanding and implementation of sustainability, thereby improving overall industry performance and fostering long-term ecological and economic health.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses multi-criteria decision-making-multivariate analysis technique to examine sustainable manufacturing practices (SMPs) in the Indian manufacturing sector. It identifies 11 SMP criteria through literature review and expert recommendations. Data are collected through questionnaires, expert committees and interviews. The study focuses on four key industries: automobile, steel, textile and plastic. Techniques like principal component analysis (PCA), technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) are used to rank and assess performance.FindingsThe Indian automobile industry has shown the most effective SMPs compared to steel, textile and plastic sectors. The automobile sector is the benchmark for sustainable measures, emphasizing the importance of green practices for environmental, social and economic performance. Recommendations extend beyond the automobile sector to cement, electronics and construction.Practical implicationsThe research emphasizes the importance of SMPs across various industries, focusing on economic, environmental and social considerations. It advocates for a holistic approach that enhances resource efficiency and minimizes ecological footprint.Originality/valueThe study uses ranking methods like PCA-integrated TOPSIS and COPRAS to evaluate performance in different industries, focusing on the benchmarked automobile sector. The research offers valuable insights and advocates for the widespread adoption of sustainable policies beyond the studied sectors.

Safety Trends in the Automobile Industry in India

The automobile industry in India has experienced significant advancements in recent years, driven by rapid technological innovations and evolving consumer expectations. Safety has emerged as a critical focus area, with stakeholders ranging from government bodies to manufacturers and consumers increasingly emphasizing the need for stringent safety measures. This paper explores the key safety trends shaping the Indian automotive sector, including the adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the implementation of new crash test standards, and the increased integration of passive and active safety features in vehicles. Additionally, it highlights the regulatory changes brought forth by the Indian government, such as the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program (BNVSAP) and mandatory safety norms like airbags and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The study also examines the role of technological innovations, including connected vehicle technologies and the potential of autonomous driving in enhancing road safety. By analyzing these trends, the paper aims to provide insights into how safety measures in the Indian automobile industry are evolving to meet global standards and reduce the rising number of road accidents in the country.

Analysis of Financial Stability in Indian Automobile Industry

The Indian automobile industry plays a pivotal role in the nation's economic landscape, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and technological advancement. In recent years, the sector has faced considerable challenges, including shifting consumer preferences, regulatory changes, economic uncertainties, and the impact of global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to analyze the financial stability of the Indian automobile industry by evaluating key financial indicators, such as profitability, liquidity, and solvency. It also explores the industry's adaptability in the face of macroeconomic challenges, including supply chain disruptions, rising input costs, and changing regulatory landscapes related to environmental standards. Furthermore, the paper assesses the influence of government initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and electric vehicle adoption on the overall financial health of the sector. By employing both qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study provides insights into the sustainability and resilience of the Indian automobile industry, highlighting the critical factors that determine its financial stability and its potential for future growth in a dynamic economic environment.

Trends of Total Factor Productivity in Indian Automobile Industry: DEA based Malmquist Approach

Trends of Total Factor Productivity in Indian Automobile Industry: DEA based Malmquist Approach

A one-chart scheme for joint monitoring of the two parameters of zero-inflated Poisson processes

The high-quality processes usually have more count of zeros than are expected under chance variation and are commonly modeled by zero-inflated Poisson (ZIP) distribution. A ZIP model has two parameters— ϕ ( ϕ ∈ [ 0 , 1 ] ) and λ ( λ >0). Often separate control charts are used for monitoring the two parameters. But a one-chart scheme for joint monitoring of the two parameters offers significant operational advantages. A few one-chart schemes for joint monitoring of the two parameters are reported in literature. However, the monitoring statistic of none of these schemes is defined directly on the observed quality characteristics. This leads to difficulty in understanding of these schemes by the practitioners. Any control charting scheme developed directly on the observed quality characteristic is intuitively appealing to the practitioners and can be easy to interpretations by the practitioners. In this article, a one-chart scheme (called Gamma chart) is developed considering average number of nonconformities in the samples as the monitoring statistic. The performance of the Gamma chart is studied via simulation. The results reveal that it efficiently detect the out-of-control process conditions resulting from moderate shifts in ϕ and/or λ . Finally, a case study from an Indian automobile industry is presented.

Analysis of Supply Chain Resilience Enablers and Business Outcomes Using Delphi and Fuzzy ISM for Indian Automobile Industry

Analysis of Supply Chain Resilience Enablers and Business Outcomes Using Delphi and Fuzzy ISM for Indian Automobile Industry

Implementation of Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing Practices in Indian Manufacturing Industries Using Discrete Event Simulation (DES)

Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing have emerged as significant areas of research in recent years. According to several reputed research papers, Industry 4.0 is a new industrial revolution that involves the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as the Simulation (Discrete Event Simulation), Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics into the manufacturing process. Smart manufacturing, on the other hand, is the implementation of these technologies in the manufacturing sector to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. The research suggests that Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing have the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing industry by enabling companies to achieve higher levels of automation, productivity, and agility. The Indian manufacturing industry has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, becoming a significant contributor to the country's economic development. To maintain its competitive edge in the global market and meet the increasing demand for innovative and cost-effective products, the industry has been actively adopting digital manufacturing practices. In this context, Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems, Simulation, the Internet of Things, and data analytics, offers new opportunities for enhancing efficiency and productivity. This research paper presents a comprehensive study on the successful implementation of digital manufacturing practices in the Indian automobile industry through the use of simulation approaches, in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles. The study aims to identify the key challenges faced by the industry and proposes viable solutions to harness the full potential of digitalization. The paper delves into the critical aspects of simulation techniques, such as discrete event simulation and virtual manufacturing, and their role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing product quality. The results of this study indicate that the integration of digital manufacturing practices with Industry 4.0 principles has resulted in significant improvements across the entire value chain of the Indian automobile industry. Reduced production costs, increased production flexibility, and enhanced product quality have been observed as the key outcomes of this strategic alignment.

An empirical study on electric vehicle adoption in India: A step towards a greener environment

The Indian automobile industry is witnessing a paradigm shift from fossil fuel to green energy. The current study employs an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to investigate the impact of attitudes, green nudges and perceived behavioural control on the behavioural intention (BI) for adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by Indian consumers. Environmental concern is also added to the model to find its impact on actual buying behaviour (AB). Conclusive research is carried out, and data is collected through a structured questionnaire. 342 respondents were analysed using a two-step investigation approach: Partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), followed by an artificial neural network (ANN). Subsequently, two models are formed to determine the predictors of BI and AB. The findings suggest that all three factors positively impact BI and AB. Attitude plays the most significant role in BI (the most important predictor of AB). The study's findings also suggest that the extended TPB model is effective for forecasting customers' adoption intentions towards EVs. Moreover, this research adds to the existing literature on the intention and reluctance of consumers to embrace green technology. The results of this study will have significant implications not only for a greater understanding of customer behaviour regarding the adoption of EVs, but also for exploring their market expansion, product offerings, consumer BI and framing policies.

Successful Foreign Direct Investment Through the Development of Parts Supply Industries in the Host Country: A Study of India's Automobile Manufacturing Sector

Several large multinationals and a few local assemblers dominate the Indian automobile industry. The largest multinational, Maruti Suzuki, entered the Indian automobile industry with a policy of developing local automotive parts manufacturers to achieve high local content ratio. This study seeks to determine the extent to which foreign direct investment (FDI) in host countries contributes to the growth of automobile parts manufacturers. We use district‐level panel data from 2000 to 2008 to assess the linkage between the production of major automobile assemblers and the development of automotive parts suppliers located in the same and adjacent districts to those assemblers. Our regression results show the heterogeneity of the linkages, suggesting that the formation of industrial clusters by local parts suppliers and the expansion of their production capacity are likely to be key determinants of the success of FDI in the Indian automobile industry, rather than relying on in‐house parts production or imports.

An exploratory study of factors influencing manufacturer-dealer relationship in Indian automobile industry

The purpose of this study is to explore critical factors that define the level of satisfaction and bond of relationship between automobiles companies and their dealerships. Indian automobile industry is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and the success of auto companies is largely depends on their robust and healthy dealer network. In this paper, we attempt to identify critical factors which can influence the relationship of manufacturers and dealers. The research is based on a survey carried out in the Pune region of Maharashtra, where we focused on identified critical factors of mutual relationship. It was also noted that new-age auto dealership owners are looking forward to relationships beyond just return on Investment. Using statistical data analysis, we also attempt to identify the most critical factors that can influence dealer-original equipment manufacturer relations. These factors were return on investment, future growth potential, support from the OEM team, involvement in policy decision-making making and supply of quality products. The results also indicate the roles and responsibilities of an OEM in building strong relationships with its dealers to improve sales.

Psychological factors leveraging success to SMEs in Indian green automobile industry

The current work draws comparisons with stimulus–organism–response (SOR) theory and provides a pertinent levering comprehension for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Indian automobile industry, by investigating consumers’ attitude towards electric vehicles (EVs) offered by them. Four factors, (1) ostentatious (conspicuous) consumption, (2) ecological behaviour, (3) utilitarian shopping values and (4) lifestyle, have been accounted for, in this regard. Additionally, the study looks at how this mindset affects Indian customers’ intentions to consistently use EVs (offered by SMEs). A sample of 382 Indian owners of EVs provided information via a standardized questionnaire. To make conclusions from the obtained data, the structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was applied. According to the findings, only utilitarian shopping value – one of the four antecedents – has no discernible correlation with attitudes towards EVs that Indian SMEs sell. Also, the study provides evidence that attitude positively relates with continuous intention to use EVs.

Impact of dealer profitability on dealer satisfaction: A context of Indian automobile industry

The purpose of this study is to explore critical factors that defines the level of satisfaction and bond of relationship between Automobiles companies and their dealerships. Indian Automobile Industry is one of the world’s fastest growing Industry and the success of Auto companies is largely depend on their robust and healthy dealer network. In this paper, we attempt to identify critical factors which can influence the relationship of Manufacturer and Dealers. The research is based on a survey carried out in Pune region of Maharashtra, where we focused on identified critical factors of mutual relationship. It was also noted that new age Auto dealerships owners are looking forward for relationships beyond just return on Investment. Using statistical data analysis, we also attempt to identify most critical factors that can influence Dealer-OEM relations. These factors were return on Investment, Future growth potential, Support from OEM team, Involvement in policy decision making and supply of quality product. The results also indicate the roles and responsibility of an OEM in building strong relationship with its dealers to improve the sales.

Benefits of a collaborative liquidity management approach: a simulation study for the Indian auto value chain

Purpose Liquidity is a primary concern for businesses. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of the collaborative liquidity management within the supply chain. Larger firms prescribe favorable trade terms in the transactions and do not engage in value chain vision sharing with their smaller counterparts. Smaller firms encounter challenges with liquidity and often face the risk of bankruptcy. Such practice can threaten the entire supply chain. Instead, collaborative liquidity management can offer a win–win scenario to both parties. In that case, what are the benefits of implementing a collaborative liquidity management approach across the value chain, and what is the reward? Design/methodology/approach The authors selected key liquidity metrics that matter most to the organizations from a cohort of 307 firms from the Indian automobile industry for 10 years (2012–2021). The authors classified the businesses into five distinct revenue-based categories. They emphasized the importance of expanded supply chain finance adoption and demonstrated how collaborative liquidity management strategies boosted return on assets. Findings The research confirms the tangible benefits of greater adoption of supply chain finance in realizing supply chain members’ shared vision. The authors challenged the age-old practice of power-based relationships in the supply chain. They recommended a win–win scenario through practical cooperation and increased adoption of SCF by value chain members. Originality/value Existing research predominantly focuses on dyadic relationships and is restricted to Europe and China. According to the authors, no comprehensive investigation has been conducted in India. This application of simulation techniques to improve the liquidity performance of companies in developing economies is innovative.

Supply chain socially sustainability practices and their impact on supply chain performance: a study from the Indian automobile industry

Supply chain socially sustainability practices and their impact on supply chain performance: a study from the Indian automobile industry

Future Acceptance for Hydrogen Fuel Cell in Vehicle & its Outcome on Indian Context

Hydrogen fuel cell is the future in automobile industry which will help the Indian society to move one place to another place with peaceful and more conveniently as, fuel cell cars are powered by compressed hydrogen gas that feeds into an onboard fuel cell stack that doesn’t burn the gas, but instead transforms the fuel’s chemical energy into electrical energy. This electricity then powers the car’s electric motors. Tailpipe emissions are zero, and the only waste produced is pure water. The construction of the fuel cell is similar to a battery. Hydrogen enters the anode, where it comes in contact with a catalyst that promotes the separation of hydrogen atoms into an electron and proton. The electrons are gathered by the conductive current collector, which is connected to the car’s high-voltage circuitry, feeding the onboard battery and/or the motors that turn the wheels. As per the need of Indian citizens need vehicle for daily use and need more mileage in less cost. Hydrogen fuel is not polluting the environment so, its eco friendly mode of power supply for the vehicle. Moreover, hydrogen fuel cell will be more successful source of power to the vehicle as per the electric vehicle power. Hence, Hydrogen fuel cell is the future in Indian automobile industry. Key Words: Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Automobile Industry, Non-Polluting environment emission.

Modelling the barriers of talent agility in Indian automobile industry in the era of Industry 4.0

PurposeThe COVID-19 outbreak disrupted the business environment and severely affected the morale and performance of the employees. Further, the Indian automobile industry witnessed major setbacks and drastically impacted sector in COVID-19. Talent agility is an emerging concept in the field of HRM that will foster innovations and productivity in the automobile industry. Thus, this study aims to explore the barriers to building in-house agile talents in the Indian automobile industry in the new normal.Design/methodology/approachThe barriers of talent agility were identified through a literature review and validated through experts’ opinions. This study used a hybrid approach, which combines Interpretive Structural Modelling-Polarity (ISM-P) and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) to develop a hierarchical structural model of the barriers, followed by classification into cause and effect groups.FindingsThe result of the multi-method approach identified that shortage of skills and competencies, lack of IT infrastructure, lack of ambidextrous leaders, lack of smart HRM technologies and practices, lack of attractive reward system/career management, poor advanced T&D, poor industry, institute interface and financial constraints are the critical barriers.Practical implicationsIt can provide a strategic roadmap for automobile manufacturers to promote talent agility in the current wave of digitalization (Industry 4.0). This study can help the managers to address and overcome the barrier and hurdles in building talent agility.Originality/valueThis study is unique in that it addresses the contemporary issues related to talent agility in the context of the Indian automobile industry in the current rapidly changing environment. This study developed a holistic integrated ISM(P)-DEMATEL hierarchical framework on the barriers of talent agility indicating inner dependency weights, i.e., the strength of interrelationship between the barriers.

An empirical study on the factors influencing the new product development process in Indian automobile industries

Automobile manufacturing industries are looking at innovative ways to improve their company processes globally to maintain profitability in an increasingly complicated and competitive global market. There is fierce competition in the automotive business, which is evolving quickly. A crucial constituent of an organization’s success, survival, and vitality in such industries is the process of new product development. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the success factors of the new product development process in the Automobile industry. This research work tested the hypothesis that factors influence the process of new product development in the Automobile manufacturing industries of Maharashtra. The evidence was collected from higher officials of respective industries. The findings show that market orientation, market competition, and organizational culture have a significant impact on the New Product Development Process in the Automobile Manufacturing industry. The result of this study also shows that the role of governance and organization competence and resources do not impact the New Product Development Process. This suggests that management in the Automobile manufacturing industry strategy should focus on all the possible influential factors during the process of product development.

Challenges in Adopting Industry 4.0 for Indian Automobile Industries: A Key Experts’ Perspective

Challenges in Adopting Industry 4.0 for Indian Automobile Industries: A Key Experts’ Perspective

A study on Cost Effectiveness and Profitability of Indian Automobile Industries

A study on Cost Effectiveness and Profitability of Indian Automobile Industries

The Role of Psychological Empowerment Dimensions in Promoting Innovative Work Behaviors via Creative Self-efficacy in the Indian Automobile Industry: An Empirical Investigation Using PLS-SEM and IPMA

The Role of Psychological Empowerment Dimensions in Promoting Innovative Work Behaviors via Creative Self-efficacy in the Indian Automobile Industry: An Empirical Investigation Using PLS-SEM and IPMA