Indian Automotive Research Articles

Does Business Group Affiliation Enhance Firm-level Innovation? Evidence from Indian Automotive Components Industry

Does Business Group Affiliation Enhance Firm-level Innovation? Evidence from Indian Automotive Components Industry

Sustainable Practices of Emerging Market Multinational Enterprises: A Study of Select Indian Automotive Firms

Sustainable Practices of Emerging Market Multinational Enterprises: A Study of Select Indian Automotive Firms

Human Skills in the Era of Industry 4.0 in the Indian Automotive Industry

The advent of Industry 4.0 in the automotive sector has transformed the work environment, emphasising a technology-driven and digitised landscape. This has led to uncertainties regarding the skills required for future jobs. A qualitative exploration was undertaken through in-depth interviews with 44 industry respondents, employing a case study design. Thematic analysis was utilised for data analysis. The research reveals an amplified demand for human skills, emphasising traits such as empathy, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, resilience, quick decision-making, critical thinking and adaptability. The study found that integrating technology has further elevated the demand for human skills, highlighting their importance in the Indian automotive industry.

Assessing Obstacles to AI Implementation in Indian Automotive Supply Chains: A Novel BMEA Approach

Assessing Obstacles to AI Implementation in Indian Automotive Supply Chains: A Novel BMEA Approach

Strategies for Creating Value: Portfolio Optimization in the Indian Automotive Sector

Abstract: This study investigates strategies for creating value through portfolio optimization in the dynamic Indian automotive industry. This research focuses on the creation of portfolios that effectively balance risk and return in an industry subject to constant change and global economic factors. Using modern portfolio theory, the study collect and analyze financial data from a subset of automotive manufacturers, focusing on past stock performance, volatility, and correlations[1]. The study construct efficient portfolios suited to various risk-return preferences, ranging from conservative to aggressive, through rigorous analysis. This research reveals the complex differences of the automobile industry, where company performance is influenced by macroeconomic variables and market trends[2]. The constructed portfolios illustrate the benefits of diversification and the returns-and-risk balancing act. It discuss the implications for investors, with an emphasis on the importance of strategic asset allocation for managing sector-specific risks. This research equips investors and financial experts with crucial tools and insights for optimizing their portfolios in the automotive industry. It contributes to a broader comprehension of portfolio management in sector-specific contexts and provides practical advice for navigating an industry that is constantly evolving

Carving Strategic Resilience Roadmap for Indian Automotive Industry Using Hybrid Analytical Approach

Carving Strategic Resilience Roadmap for Indian Automotive Industry Using Hybrid Analytical Approach

Analyzing the Impact of Service Quality Dimensions on Overall Service Quality in the Indian Automotive Industry: A Regression Analysis

Analyzing the Impact of Service Quality Dimensions on Overall Service Quality in the Indian Automotive Industry: A Regression Analysis

Evidence of the Impact of EVA on the Indian Automotive Industry

This research paper examined evidence of economic value added (EV A) and its impact on and relevance in the Indian automobile industry . For that, the economic data of six NSE-listed automobile companies from 2016–17 to 2020–21 were utilized. In the analysis, the dependent variable is the log number of stock prices, and the independent variables are a log of EVA, T obin’s Q, and return on assets (ROA). In addition, an OLS regression econometric model was used to determine whether or not the independent variables explained the dependent variable in a statistically significant manner. The analysis showed a very high statistical significance at both levels ; the overall regression model and individual coefficient levels, as seen from their p-values. This outcome cemented the view that EV Ais not to be discounted in the Indian automotive sector and that it positively affected the stock price. With multiple challenges of the 21st century , disruptive technologies, and structural issues of supply and demand transformations, automotive companies would do well if they operated with EVA as their key performance measure. Moreover, new sustainable products, such as launching electric vehicles (EVs), might become a game-changer for many automotive firms in the coming years. This may benefit the growing value-sensitive market sentiments by bolstering sustainable practices of players in this sector.

Analysis of Barriers to Closed-Loop Supply Chain: A Case of the Indian Automotive Industry

Closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) implementation has become imperative for organizations owing to resource scarcity and generation of toxic waste. However, CLSC implementation can be very challenging due to several barriers, especially in an emerging manufacturing hub such as India. This article identifies and analyzes the prominent barriers to CLSC implementation in the Indian automotive sector. Further, this article also examines causal relationships between the barriers. A total of 22 barriers to CLSC implementation are identified from the literature and subsequently, validated by industry experts. The finalized barriers are then evaluated by analytical hierarchy process and grey–decision making trial and evaluation laboratory techniques. This article provides managers and policy makers with insights on the most prominent and causal barriers, and recommends strategies to overcome these barriers. The findings will help managers to frame short-term and long-term strategies to mitigate barriers to CLSC and contribute toward successful implementation of CLSC.

Effects of Business-Group Affiliation Overseas Investment and Technology on Firm-level Export Intensity: Evidence from Indian Automotive Component Industry

Based upon a sample of 78 firms operating in Indian automotive component industry for the period 2000–2018, this research empirically examines the role of business-group affiliation, overseas investment and technology in determining exports. It applies panel Tobit and Probit model estimated with the maximum likelihood estimator. This research finds that technology imports, firm’s age, overseas investment and affiliation to a business group significantly affect industry’s export performance. However, some variables, such as past R&D intensity, firm’s size and companies with overseas investment and being part of a group have been found to have had a detrimental effect. All these results show that being outward-oriented in terms of overseas investment and being affiliated with a business group makes a significant difference concerning export success.

Changing Scenarios of the Indian Automotive Industry

Changing Scenarios in the Indian Automotive Industry-Automotive is one of the most important industries of the Indian economy, and it serves as a barometer for the country's current situation to a large extent. In both 2012 and 2019, a high drop in commercial-vehicle (CV) sales signaled impending economic issues, while a steep surge in passenger-vehicle (PV) and two-wheeler (2W) sales signaled favorable economic news in 2010. New tailwinds, such as global supply-chain rebalancing, government incentives to boost exports, and technology disruptions that generate white spaces, are also helping the sector. These improvements will aid in the creation of opportunities throughout the automotive value chain.

Implementation of Sustainable Reforms in the Indian Automotive Industry: From Vehicle Emissions Perspective

The scenario of the Automobile Industry has changed, not only in India but also for the world as a whole. Rise in demand for more sustainable mobility and vehicles with increased usage of renewable energies have given rise to a revolution. This revolution has not only been affecting mankind for better implementation of resources but has also shown tremendous greener and cleaner effects on the flora and fauna of the land as a whole. There has been electrification of vehicles, addition of superior systems to generate lesser harmful effluents and also changing the guidelines of emissions to cleaner and more sustainable ones. The purpose of this paper is to review and state the existence of different pieces of literature for the transition from Bharat Stage-IV (BS-IV) to Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI). Much has been written about the transition to BS-VI, the difficulties, and the positive effects on vehicle reliability, economy and the environment. In particular, this work explores the parallels between BS-VI and the corresponding Euro norms and their sequence of implementation. The aforesaid transition has increased the number of oil refineries in India that produce BS-VI-compliant fuels, keeping in mind the increased need for it. This paper explores the current state of the literature and throws light on many of the questions regarding this significant transition. The authors have tried to study the ongoing issues including the stress of inventory management of diesel-run passenger cars, the different refinements required to process and manufacture the BS-VI-compliant vehicles, people's reaction on the changes brought in by the issuing bodies with respect to the norms, to name a few. The focus of the research has been on Bharat Stage emission norms, their implementation challenges and automobile pollution in India to name a few. The authors also discuss the needs, advantages and challenges faced by the industry, producers and customers and conclude that this change is one of the reasons for the decline in car sales in India as it may affect the buying power of the customers.

Unfolding the Linkage Between SCM Practices and Customer Responsiveness in Indian Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Firms

The study examines how the supply chain management (SCM) practices impact customer responsiveness, and the same has been tested empirically with the help of a conceptual framework based on a literature review. Previous studies on the relationship between supply chain variables and competitive advantage have been presented earlier with variables including customer satisfaction, quality and flexibility. Still, there is a shortage of literature on customer responsiveness. This study attempts to conduct a structured study well supported by the existing literature to establish the mentioned linkage. The study sample includes 433 employees from 10 Indian automobile and aerospace manufacturing organizations, and the responses have been analysed with structural equation modelling (SEM) and bivariate regression. The study establishes the linkage between SCM practices and customer responsiveness. The results infer that supply chain practices are antecedents to customer responsiveness. The study has also scrutinized the specific items of SCM practices construct that highly influences customer responsiveness. This study also highlights and identifies the research on the linkage between SCM practices and customer responsiveness in the Indian context. For practitioners, this study offers advice for effective policymaking to have more excellent customer responsiveness by concentrating on the specific elements of each SCM practice.

Effect of CCV and OCV System in Heavy Duty CNG Engine on the Particulate Emissions

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Due to increasing pollution and climatic cries, newly implemented BS-VI emission norms in India have stressed the reduction of emission. For which many automobiles have been shifted to alternate fuels like CNG. Also, the Indian Automotive market is fuel economy cautious. This challenges to focus on improving fuel economy but without an increase in emissions. Crankcase blow-by gases can be an important source of particulate emission as well as other regulated and unregulated emissions. They can also contribute to the loss of lubricating oil and fouling of surface and engine components. Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) or Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) is capable to reduce particulate emissions by removing the oil mist that is caused mainly due to blow-by in the combustion chamber. This paperwork is focused, to measure the effectiveness of the CCV and OCV systems on the engine-out emissions, primarily on the particulate emissions. A comparative analysis of these crankcase ventilation systems is made by monitoring various parameters, like engine speed, torque, crankcase pressure, engine blow-by, etc. to analyze the effectiveness of these systems for the reduction in particulate emissions.</div></div>

A Study on Effect of Job Design and Ergonomics on Employee Performance in Indian Automotive Sector

Growing competition and the increasing need for adaptability often require organizations to switch and convert themselves according to the demand of circumstances. In this process of reformation, employee performance gets affected by many aspects. Aiming at connecting two broad occupational concepts this article analyses and tests the effect of Job Design and Ergonomics on Employee Performance and the relatedness of Job Design and Ergonomics. The research was conducted in 32 organizations, having managers and supervisors at about 64 categories of designations handling teams of workers in the manufacturing units, of the automotive sector of India. This quantitative study, based on a sample collected through 5 points Likert scale questionnaires, was analysed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), correlation, and multivariate regression analysis. The results manifested that CFA model and regression analysis described a significant impact of Job Design and Ergonomics on Employee Performance. The correlation outcomes revealed that Job Design and Ergonomics were well connected having p-value of .00, p < .005. The findings suggested, while focusing on improving the employee upshot, it becomes necessary for organizations to include Ergonomics in Job Design as a Design for Safety.

Analysis of Barriers to Green Manufacturing Using Hybrid Approach: An Investigatory Case Study on Indian Automotive Industry

Due to natural resource shortages, global warming, and waste management issues, manufacturing faces the challenge of adhering to strict environmental legislation. The driving force for producers worldwide to implement green manufacturing practices is the growing environmental concerns and awareness. The activities involved in green manufacturing (GM) are the basis for making goods green and environmentally friendly. However, there are many critical barriers to implementing GM. So, the prioritization is needed to eliminate these critical barriers systematically. This paper aims to define eleven barriers based on literature and practitioners’ views on GM issues. In this paper, the role of the hierarchical and contextual links between GM barriers was understood using a hybrid interpretive structural modelling (ISM) and the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL). The results depict that lack of necessary tools and management skills, and need of training for the implementation of sensitive environmental processes as the critical barriers set out in the new ISM-DEMATEL methodology. We hope that the current study will allow the manufacturing sector to address potential barriers that can affect GM practices implementation.

The Indian Automotive Supply Chain: Impact due to COVID 19 and Strategies to Re Emerge

The Indian automotive industry has suffered heavily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper dwells deep into the various impacts due to the COVID-19 lockdown and how the industries have responded to the crisis. Data on the impacts and responses of various automotive industries were collected by reading a lot of articles and news reports on the same and also through Google forms and telephonic interviews with industrialists. For the purpose of study, the timeline of COVID-19 in India has been split into four phases and each phase has been individually analysed. Strategies to re-emerge from this crisis has been formulated based on the lessons from the past combined with the lessons learnt from this Covid-19 pandemic. The various impacts and responses of companies during different phases of the lockdown has been consolidated in this paper. This pandemic has also opened the industry’s eyes to various shortcomings in its supply chain. Strategies to re-emerge from the crisis has also been discussed in the paper.

Performance analysis and optimization of solar-powered E-rickshaw for environmental sustainability in rural transportation.

The last mile connectivity through public transport is a challenging task in India. However, according to the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM) statistics, three-wheelers sales increased by 10.27% in the year financial year of 2018-2019 compared to the previous financial year. In this growth, it is recorded that the passenger carrier three-wheeler sales increased by 10.62% and goods carrier three-wheeler grew by 8.75% in the year 2019 compared to the previous year. The existing design consideration in the three-wheeler development shows poor performance in the real-world scenario because the three-wheeler's open drive compartment creates more aerodynamic drag to the vehicle. This increases the amount of energy consumption to achieve the same amount of range (km/L). Three-wheeler's extra energy consumption will directly increase the amount of exhaust emission in internal combustion engines and electrical energy consumption in electric vehicles. The present paper attempts in designing a solar-powered electrical auto-rickshaw for rural transportation. The paper aims to obtain an optimal solar module placement angle and analyzes the solar-powered electrical auto-rickshaw performance by incorporating the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) aerodynamic design principles. The optimal solar module placement angle is identified by analyzing the various configurations like front alone tilt at 16°-degree, rear alone tilt at the 5°-degree and combined front at 16°-degree, and rear at 5°-degree to reduce the aerodynamic drag effect. The paper also aims to identify the effect of the optimal angle on vehicle speed, and solar power generation to enhance the performance and energy efficiency for achieving environmentally sustainable transportation.

IS THE SLOWDOWN IN THE INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR A CULTURAL PHENOMENON?

The Auto sector is the key sector for any major economy in the world. It not only promotes growth but also contributes to innovation and research and development. The Coronavirus Pandemic has affected every sector and Auto Industry is no exception with lockdowns imposed with no deadlines. The Automakers are finding it hard to survive with sales constantly dipping and global supply chain problems. This Research Paper using secondary sources of data projects the huge potential and challenges the Indian Automotive sector faces. It also states threats to companies and buying habits that influence Indian Consumer like Pollution and fuel, government interference, rising income of Indians, stiff competition in the market, infrastructure and export opportunity present for Automakers in India as compared to the world. Furthermore, it compares the Indian Automotive sector with that of developed countries and contrasts buying vs leasing. It also mentions why Indians prefer more two-wheelers as compared to cars in the US UK to commute to work. The Paper also talks about the contribution of startups in the Indian Automotive sector. Last but not the least, the Paper ends with suggestions on what the government and companies can do to maximize their potential and make India the Automobile manufacturing hub of the world. To sum up, it questions whether the slowdown in the Indian Automotive Sector caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic is really a Cultural Phenomenon for better not only for Indians but for the whole World?

Investigating the challenges faced by Indian Automotive Industry for adopting technology organically

Investigating the challenges faced by Indian Automotive Industry for adopting technology organically