From Munjal to Tata, in this article, we have listed some of the top names from the Indian automobile industry
The automobile industry of the country was founded somewhere during the 70s or 80s and it was only in the 90s and 2000s that the industry began to take a shape. Now, in 2022, India is one of the biggest automobile markets. The question is, who is responsible for such incredible progress?
Indeed, we need to thank the government, but some brave and wise business owners revolutionised the Indian auto market by founding auto companies, bringing in foreign manufacturers and giving birth to futuristic car and motorcycle models. In this article, we have drafted briefs about the Indian auto industry’s brightest personalities.
Ratan Tata, a man you do not mess with
Once upon a time, Ratan Tata and his men were humiliated by the Ford Group. Years later, Ratan Tata and Tata Motors saved Ford by purchasing Jaguar and Land Rover from them. In the automobile industry, he is one of the finest businessmen who is known for his futuristic vision. After all, who could have thought of giving a car to Indian consumers at INR one lakh only?
Anand Mahindra, into bikes and cars and everywhere
Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra group, Anand Mahindra is an Indian billionaire who is everywhere. From cars to motorcycles, Mahindra has given his very best to elevate the Indian automobile scenario. We know his company Mahindra for creating brilliant SUVs whereas, recently, Classic Legends, a company whose shares are owned by Mahindra, resurrected Yezdi and Jawa motorcycle brands in India.
Pawan Munjal and Hero MotoCorp’s dominance
Who is the biggest motorcycle seller in the world? It is Hero MotoCorp, a company whose partner Honda left it in 2010, but Dr Pawan Munjal knew how to play the game and therefore, he did everything right to make Hero MotoCorp the biggest two-wheeler seller in the world. Recently, Munjal launched Vida, an electric brand under Hero MotoCorp to launch electric vehicles in the world.
Venu Srinivasan and TVS
There was a time when Bajaj was known for innovative and modern-day motorcycles because it collaborated with KTM. However, as of 2022, when it comes to hyper-tech Indian motorcycles with supreme built quality; the story is all about TVS. Why? Well, Venu Srinivasan, the Chairman of Sundaram - Clayton Group, was smart enough to collaborate with BMW and use the opportunity in the best possible manner.
