11 million units ( 2007 ) |
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0.4 million units ( 1982 ) |
0.6 million units ( 1992 )
Before 1982
• Closed market
• Five players
• Long waiting periods and outdated models
• Seller ’ s market
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1983 – 92
• Joint Venture ( JV ): Indian government and Suzuki formed Maruti Udyog ; commenced production in 1983
• Component manufacturers entered the market via JV
• Buyer ’ s market
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1993 – 2007
• Sector de-licensed in 1993
• Major Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEMs ) started assembly operations in India
• Imports permitted from April 2001
• Introduction of valueadded tax in 2005
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2008 onwards
• More than 35 market players
• Indian companies gaining acceptance on a global scale
• Setting up of National Automotive Board to act as facilitator between the government and industry
• Government has proposed GST to support lower raw material cost
• Launch of Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26 in 2015
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Mopeds |
Passenger cars |
Light commercial vehicles |
Passenger carriers |
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Scooters
Motorcycles
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Utility vehicles
Multi-purpose vehicles
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Medium and heavy commercial vehicles |
Goods carriers |
Electric two wheelers |