As global economies contract because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of most of the India Inc has now moved back to the home market where demand is expected to pick substantially from the coming festival season.
M&M also showcased its new format next generation 'dealership of future' designed by Pininfarina.
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Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment through new model launches, or stepping up investment in electric vehicles, the Anand Mahindra-led firm is leaving nothing to chance
Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata Harrier, the Mahindra S201, the Kia SP Concept, MG Motors' Boujun 530, and the Honda HR-V.
Mahindra & Mahindra gets the biggest impact of the Supreme Court's ban on sale of vehicles in Delhi with diesel engines bigger than 2,000cc.
Maruti is now at a market share of 50.4%, up from 47.3% last year. In China, the world's biggest market, Volkswagen is the largest, with a share of 17%. In America, the second biggest, GM is leader with 18%. One exception is South Korea, where Hyundai has a market share in excess of 60%.
Mahindra & Mahindra is in talks to buy a majority stake in Pininfarina.
The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.
A record number of 85 products will be launched.
TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.
Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner
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Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
The Sensex ended up 244 points at 28,504 on strong global cues.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
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Top firms will have enough firepower to go for foreign M&As, given their balance sheet growth, say bankers.
On Reva, Mahindra says electric cars are an innovation that can disrupt the automobile sector.
Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.
No Indian auto brand (including Tata or Mahindra) is well-known globally.
What does one do when one day, out of the blue, one is told to go on a road trip to the Everest Base Camp?
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