Gujarat Auto Industries Thread

[UMANGSHUKLA]

Originally Posted by kp.muthu99

Just after getting 3-4 automobiles a place cant become auto hub ,
it will take 10 year or more to become a auto hub

Detroit became an auto hub becoz of the big three
1. GM
2. Chrysler
3. Ford

[UMANGSHUKLA]

In the face
SourceNEW DELHI: Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation Chairman Osamo Suzuki will meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow in order to finalise setting up of its Indian arm Maruti Suzuki's manufacturing plant in the state.

According to sources, Suzuki will be meeting Modi in Ghandhinagar after attending the annual general meeting of Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) here. He will be accompanied by MSI Chairman RC Bhargava, Managing Director Shinzo Nakanishi and Production Head M M Singh.

Earlier in May, MSI had said it, along with vendors, could invest up to Rs 18,000 crore in Gujarat as it looks to produce about 20 lakh units in the long run in the state.

Although the company has said Gujarat will be a strong possibility for its next plant, the source said as it is as good as finalised.

The company is seeking about 1,000 acres of land from the Gujarat government for its next plant, the sources said.

The company has already invested in developing infrastructure at Mundra port from where it exports A-star to Europe.

Maruti Suzuki's move to look for a location in Gujarat comes at a time when it is looking to have a market share of 50 per cent in the Indian passenger vehicle segment, which is expected to be 4.5 million-5 million units per annum by 2015.

The company has recently started partial production at its second unit at its Manesar plant while the third unit is being set up.

By 2012-13, the company will have a total capacity of 1.75 million units per annum from its Manesar and Gurgoan facilities put together.

The company has a medium term investment plan of Rs 6,000 crore in Haryana for adding additional capacity at the Manesar facility, including expansion of engine production and development of a test course in Rohtak

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[Aditya Jadeja]

Originally Posted by kp.muthu99

Just after getting 3-4 automobiles a place cant become auto hub ,
it will take 10 year or more to become a auto hub

I think 10 yrs is way too long...In just 2 - 3 years we will be having two massive car manufacturing units along with their ancillaries ready to go in Sanand itself...!! Hero group may too base up at Sanand but that remains to be seen...So my take within is 4 -5 years the whole scenario will change

Its good that Maruti is going to Northern Gujarat as it will really help in developing that area which has been off the developmental radar in terms of industries in Gujarat till now...!!

However , the influx of migration needs to be checked as it wont take long for unscrupulous elements to base themselves there too...!!

[MeMumbaikar]

hmm google maps tells me its about 27 km from the centre of Ahmedavad.......


any transport projects to have an express-way linking the two? like similar to express way between Delhi and Gurgoan?


Seems like Ahmedabad's version of Gurgoan.

[UMANGSHUKLA]

Originally Posted by MeMumbaikar

hmm google maps tells me its about 27 km from the centre of Ahmedavad.......

any transport projects to have an express-way linking the two? like similar to express way between Delhi and Gurgoan?

Seems like Ahmedabad's version of Gurgoan.

Actually if u have ever been to gujarat, all major roads out of ahmedabad are express roads

[MeMumbaikar]

Originally Posted by UMANGSHUKLA

Actually if u have ever been to gujarat, all major roads out of ahmedabad are express roads

highways or express ways

ie are they access controlled?

[UMANGSHUKLA]

Originally Posted by MeMumbaikar

highways or express ways

ie are they access controlled?

Towards Baroda,Surat, Mumbai its NE-1 Express Higway
Towards Sanand, Rajkot its a NH -8A National Highway, Towards Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, Udaipur its NH-8

[jay garvi gujarat]

Gujarat is one of the states on the radar of Maruti Suzuki for setting up a million-car manufacturing facility. A team of officials led by Suzuki Motor Corp chairman Osamu Suzuki, MSIL chairman RC Bhargava and MSIL MD S Nakanishi on Thursday met Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and state
officials in Gandhinagar.

"A final decision regarding a new faciltiy will be taken by October-end," Bhargava told reporters after the meeting."A new facility will be spread in 500 acre area in addition to a vendors' park in another 500 acres. Gujarat is one of the options the company is exploring."

Also on the radar are Maharashtra and Karnataka, he said.

Sources told HT that MSIL has shortlisted 3-4 locations including Mundra SEZ.

MSIL has a long term tie-up with Adani group, developer of Mundra port and SEZ, for exporting cars from its dedicated car terminal.

MSIL is the latest in a string of auto-makers willing to invest in the state, which has emerged as the preferred destination after tata Motors shifted its controversial car project Nano from West Bengal to Gujarat.

Last month, French giant Peugeot inked an agreement with the Gujarat government to set up a manufacturing plant with investment of Rs 4,000 crore in Sanand, which is fast emerging as the top auto hub in the state.

In late July, American automaker Ford Motors signed a deal with the Gujarat government for setting up its second plant in India at Sanand where the company has recently commenced its works.

The Ford has commited investment of Rs 45,00 crore in the state.

Both Peugeot and Ford have planned to commission their units by 2014.http://www.hindustantimes.com/Gujara...e1-743273.aspx

[jay garvi gujarat]

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/bus...ct_584253.html
Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation today said its board will take a decision in October regarding the setting up of a manufacturing plant in Gujarat for its Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India (MSI).

Speaking to reporters after meeting state Chief Minister Narendra Modi, (SMC) Chairman Osamu Suzuki said: "Considering all the discussion held with Chief Minister, we are planning to take the decision and get it approved in SMC board.

"... Then we will think (whether) to apply for land or not, this decision will be taken in October end."

Earlier in May, MSI had said it, along with vendors, could invest up to Rs 18,000 crore in Gujarat as it looks to produce about 20 lakh units in the long run in the state.

The company is seeking about 1,000 acres of land from the Gujarat government for its next plant, according to industry sources.

The company has already invested in developing infrastructure at Mundra port in Gujarat from where it exports A-star to Europe.

Suzuki was accompanied by MSI Chairman RC Bhargava, Managing Director Shinzo Nakanishi and Production Head M M Singh in the meeting with Modi.

Bhargava said Suzuki wanted more information about the land and the likely the risks involved.

"All this and whatever further investigations we need to make for the plant will be collected in next few days," he said, adding Modi assured full cooperation to the company to facilitate setting up of the plant in the state.

"This was the first meeting between the Chief Minister and Suzuki and the meeting was very cordial and positive. The CM has assured full co-operation," Bhargava said.

[NitinPatel]

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[UMANGSHUKLA]

Originally Posted by NitinPatel

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we better talk in English so even they can understand !

[MeMumbaikar]

Originally Posted by NitinPatel

bhaio TRAN COMPANY PACHHI CHOTHI NA SAMACHAR VANCHI NE CHENNAI થ્રેડ NA BHUKAMP AAVI GAYO CHHE, KHABAR NAI A LOKO EMNI BHASA MA SU GHUS PUS KARE CHHE HU TO FAKT MODI ANE GUJARAT VANCHI SAKU CHHU

i doubt the people from chennai wish ill on Guj

Its healthy competition.


India will need about 10 million auto-mobiles per year based on projections based on 2.3 million today.


One place obviously cannot produce so many cars. We needs 5-6 districts producing 1 million cars or so.

[MeMumbaikar]

Originally Posted by UMANGSHUKLA

Towards Baroda,Surat, Mumbai its NE-1 Express Higway
Towards Sanand, Rajkot its a NH -8A National Highway, Towards Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, Udaipur its NH-8

hmm might be wise to convert that part of NH8 highway to an express way

[UMANGSHUKLA]

Originally Posted by MeMumbaikar

hmm might be wise to convert that part of NH8 highway to an express way

In Gujarat all NH are as good as Express Highways.
I used to drive from Boriwali - Ahmedabad 2 years back in nights and I was simply amazed how the NH 8 turns into 6 lane as soon as you enter Gujarat. Not only this the roads to Mumbai, be it from Nasik, or Surat or from Goa, except Pune expressway suck big time as MH govt dont care at all. My avg speed from Mumbai to Bhilad checkpost was hardly 60-70 kmph whereas from Bhilad to Ahmedabad I used to drive in 4.5 hours (avg 90-100).

The roads are the best in Gujarat. Some are even better than interstate freeways here in USA.

[harendrain]

Originally Posted by UMANGSHUKLA

In Gujarat all NH are as good as Express Highways.
I used to drive from Boriwali - Ahmedabad 2 years back in nights and I was simply amazed how the NH 8 turns into 6 lane as soon as you enter Gujarat. Not only this the roads to Mumbai, be it from Nasik, or Surat or from Goa, except Pune expressway suck big time as MH govt dont care at all. My avg speed from Mumbai to Bhilad checkpost was hardly 60-70 kmph whereas from Bhilad to Ahmedabad I used to drive in 4.5 hours (avg 90-100).

The roads are the best in Gujarat. Some are even better than interstate freeways here in USA.

I need to clarify, Sanand is located on Ahmedabad-Maliya (180 Kms) State Highway no 17 & not on NH-8A (Ahd-Rajkot-Porbandar). However, the entire stretch of Ahd-sanand-Maliya ie 180 Kms is in final stages of completion of 4-laning by L & T.

Gujarat is probably the only state where almost 700 Kms of state highways including those under completion in 2011, are 4-laned. These roads include,Ahd-Mahesana-Palanpur, Ahd-Maliya, Rajkot-Jam-Khambhalia, Vadodara-Halol-Shamalaji, Bharuch-Dahej etc.

Surat-Hazira & Bhuj-Bhachau (Partly) are also contracted for four-laning.

Vasad-Bagodara Six Laning contract is already awarded.

Budget for surrent year has been approved for Ahd-Dholera-Bvng & Bvng-Rajkot State Highways.

Certainly no other state Highways would even come closer to this figure.

As far as National Highways are concerned, Six Laning is completed on NH-8 from Bhilad to Vadodara.

Further, Cotracts are already awarded for six Laning of NH-8 from Vadodara to Ahmedabad ( Super Mega Expressway) & Ahmedabad to Udaipur.

[viedumonde]

Do we really need so many cars?

The first world countries have realised their mistake of over-dependency on private vehicles and are switching over to public transport and discouraging the usage of cars.
Do we need to repeat the same mistakes they made, or should we learn from their mistakes?
Look at any Indian city now. Every road is clogged to its limit. And still maybe only 10 percent of the population owns a car. Imagine the situation when this number increases to even 20%. Do u think our cities are designed to accommodate such a load of private transport?

And moreover, the petrol prices are shooting up so much, and the hard earned money goes to the gulf countries via petroleum. The country is at a huge loss.

And, there was a research conducted which said " If u divide the total distance travelled by a car by the amount of time spent to earn the money to buy a car, to earn the petrol to run the car, time spent in the hospital in case of an accident, time spent in upkeep of the car... etc etc etc, the actual speed of the car is just 6km/h, the same as walking. "

I had read about this long time ago, but it hit me hard then, and even now. I don't know the source, will post if i find it.

We should discourage the use of cars to improve national savings and invest them on quality public transport.

[MeMumbaikar]

Originally Posted by viedumonde

Do we really need so many cars?

The first world countries have realised their mistake of over-dependency on private vehicles and are switching over to public transport and discouraging the usage of cars.
Do we need to repeat the same mistakes they made, or should we learn from their mistakes?
Look at any Indian city now. Every road is clogged to its limit. And still maybe only 10 percent of the population owns a car. Imagine the situation when this number increases to even 20%. Do u think our cities are designed to accommodate such a load of private transport?

And moreover, the petrol prices are shooting up so much, and the hard earned money goes to the gulf countries via petroleum. The country is at a huge loss.

And, there was a research conducted which said " If u divide the total distance travelled by a car by the amount of time spent to earn the money to buy a car, to earn the petrol to run the car, time spent in the hospital in case of an accident, time spent in upkeep of the car... etc etc etc, the actual speed of the car is just 6km/h, the same as walking. "

I had read about this long time ago, but it hit me hard then, and even now. I don't know the source, will post if i find it.

We should discourage the use of cars to improve national savings and invest them on quality public transport.

(a) how do you know that these cars being produced are not going to be exported to other countries? They can employ people. India should produce cars and look to export them to other countries. Best solution.

(b) car ownership does not mean we use the car everyday. I use the car mostly on weekends to drive the family to social occasions. Most i know if mumbai do that. India as a whole remains firmly a two wheeler market.

(c) Most cars in India now a days are CNG/Petrol. Secondly as a ratio to salary earned fuel is become less expensive by the day.

(d) Rural India especially needs a car. You cant provide adequate public transport there. Cities yes you can.

[GJ10]

Originally Posted by MeMumbaikar

hmm google maps tells me its about 27 km from the centre of Ahmedavad.......


any transport projects to have an express-way linking the two? like similar to express way between Delhi and Gurgoan?


Seems like Ahmedabad's version of Gurgoan.

As part of DMIC, Sanand will be will be developed as a smart city by a consortium of Japanese companies headed by Mitsubishi. Its one of the "early-bird projects", so even if the DMIC eventually gets scaled down as most ppl expect it will, this is a project that is unlikely to be affected. As per latest DMIC progress report (as at August 2011 : Box 8, pg15-16) pre-feasibility report submitted 31 march 2011 and Mitsubishi/DMIDC meeting 6th June 2011 to start pilot projects.

Detailed study and development recommendations of Sanand region has been completed by CEPT University and is available here (pdf 11.7mb)

Out of interest, nearby Changodar is also going to be one of the early-bird smart cities, but yet to be decided whether the Mitsubishi or Hitachi consortium will be given the lead for the project. Changodar (on NH8) is the heart of the Pharma/Biotech industry in the Ahmedabad region and obviously now the Sanand area is an emerging Auto location. Dedicated Freight Corridor will pass through both.