A month in the India Transport Sector

October, 2011

FOCUS : TYRE SECTOR

A FOCUS ON GOODYEAR Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company, one of the leading tyre manufacturers in the world, started its operations in India in 1922. Goodyear India ventured into manufacturing with the commissioning of its Ballabgarh manufacturing unit in the 1960s. During 1990s, Goodyear acquired SATL based in Aurangabad. More information on ITP

EDITORIAL
To sustain the India growing transportation industry, it is necessary to create a favorable business environment. Regarding the Tyre sector, the Convenor of the Tyre Dealers' Federation, Mr S.P. Singh, accused domestic manufacturers of acting as an oligopolistic cartel. In recent weeks, several hearings before Competition Commission of India took place. Sources close to the case claimed that a conclusion to this matter should be reached very soon from the Director General Investigation. It would appear, but it has still to be confirmed, that some ATMA members have been found orchestrating periodic hike on tyres. If such allegation would be proven, potential impacts on the Tyre market, and in general transportation development, would be massive. Stay tuned and react on ITP!

A FOCUS ON MRF MRF India, the largest manufacturer of tyres in India, started small as Madras Rubber Factory in Madras, now Chennai, in 1946. Madras Rubber Factory operated from a nine-acre factory, with a small shed and no machinery, to produce toy balloons. In 1952 Madras Rubber Factory ventured into tread rubber manufacturing and quickly gained 50% of the market share because of the superior quality of its product. After the success of tread rubber, Madras Rubber Factory entered into manufacturing tyres in 1961. More information on ITP THE RUBBER SECTOR IN INDIA Previously, the rubber industry was primarily inwardly-oriented, catering specifically to the domestic market. However today, India is gradually becoming the largest rubber product exporter, thanks to the economic reforms and policies chalked out by the Indian Government coupled with market integration ushered in by Regional Trade Agreements/World Trade Organization. More information on ITP

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A month in the India Transport Sector SUBWAY PROJECTS

SUBWAY PROJECT IN HYDERABAD The pro-active government policies in Hyderabad, the citys strategic geographical location and increasing income level is making this city one of the fastest developing areas in India. [] the Government of Andhra Pradesh introduced the Hyderabad Metro Rail (MRTS) project which is expected to enhance the transport situation in the city. More information on ITP SUBWAY PROJECT IN DELHI Delhi is hard to imagine without the Metro Rail. In operation since late 2002, the subway has quickly become the backbone of the city enabling a smoother commute for the residents of the capital. Talk of a subway project began as early as the 1950s and many formal studies were undertaken by various government bodies to understand the technology, necessary routes and jurisdictions. More information on ITP SUBWAY PROJECT IN CHENNAI Chennai, one of the largest metropolitan cities of India, is also the nerve centre of many industrial ventures of the country. [] The city has a varied transport network that is provided by the bus services, suburban rails and MRTS (city rail networks); but to cope with the rising demands, the Chennai Metro project was implemented as a matter of urgency. More information on ITP SUBWAY PROJECT IN MUMBAI Mumbai, the financial hub of India and also the nerve centre of its commercial activities, is a bustling city with a high density of population. Mass transit in the city is heavily dependent on public transport system. [] The existing means are in fact, overstretched. As a result, the plan was adopted to introduce a subway project in Mumbai. More information on ITP

October, 2011 TWO WHEELER

ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELERS HIT INDIAN ROADS Two-wheelers constitute one of the preferred means of transport in India and the country plays a dominant role in this segment of the worlds automobile market. The latest addition in this sector is the electrically operated vehicles that have made great forays in the Indian market. At the global level, the electric twowheelers market has grown made substantial. More information on ITP HELMETS ARE A MUST FOR TWOWHEELER DRIVERS Two-wheeler manufacturers will now have to sell helmets along with motor cycles and scooters. This became mandatory after the Supreme Court rejected the petition filed by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) against such a measure. More information on ITP

CONSTRUCTION ISSUES
REGULAR CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVERS HAS BECOME A HASSLE The ongoing construction work of the flyover has made commuting very difficult during rush hours. The stretch became a oneway road for several days which was a hassle for people trying to make their way through the heavy traffic. More information on ITP

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A month in the India Transport Sector ROADS

BUILD 20KMS OF ROAD PER DAY, PROMISES ROAD AND HIGHWAYS MINISTER In 2009, the then Road Transport and Highways Minister, Kamal Nath, announced plans to build 20Kms of road per day by April 2010. The announcement promised a quantum leap from the 2-3Kms of road per day rate. The decision came in view to support the national economic growth. More information on ITP BAD ROADS OF INDIA According to the Public Works Department, a probe was already ordered during August 2007 after the then state government received a large number of complaints about bad roads from tourists and local people. Reports say that the roads in this district were made of sub-standard materials. More informations on ITP RAINS: A MENACE TO INDIAN ROADS After the recent heavy downpour in Jaipur, the risks of accidents for two-wheelers and cars on Indian roads have increase, due mainly to potholes, dents and deep holes. [] Reports say that the civic authorities had finished merely 30% of the road repair works before the monsoons. More informations on ITP RURAL ROADS A LIFELINE FOR INDIAN VILLAGERS Rural roads play a crucial role in the development of rural India. Indian villages are culturally diverse and, typically isolated from the modern world. Rural roads bring out villages from social, cultural and economic isolation into the global market. They are the lifeline for Indian villagers providing them access to better crops, newer agricultural techniques and wider markets for produce, employment, education and healthcare. More informations on ITP INCREASING ACCIDENTS

October, 2011 RAILWAYS

NUMBER OF RAIL

With the rising number of train accidents in India, Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, has announced a safety plan for the Railways. According to a source in the Railway Ministry, A detailed safety plan is being readied to be submitted to the Prime Minister's Office shortly. The Prime Minister sought detailed report after HowrahKalka Mail was derailed on the 10th July this year where 69 passengers died and almost 240 were injured. More information on ITP

TRAVELLING BY LOCAL TRAINS IN MUMBAI The most efficient mode of connectivity in and around the city of Mumbai is through its railways services. The city has three major railways lines namely Central line, Western line and Harbour line. Timeconstrained people of Mumbai celebrate their fastest local train which has a speed of 130 kilometres per hour. This train was built by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai under the administration of Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC). An official involved with the project stated that while trains in suburban areas reach a speed of 80 kmph to 100 kmph, the new trains will be much faster. More information on ITP

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A month in the India Transport Sector MANUFACTURERS

INDIAN TRUCK MANUFACTURERS The truck industry constitutes one of the most vital sectors of Indias automotive industry that has been instrumental in shaping the economic and commercial ventures of the country. As transporters of freight, trucks in India along with the railwayshave played a pivotal role. More information on ITP BUS MANUFACTURING IN INDIA: TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF India along with China are gearing to become the Global manufacturing hubs for Buses and Coaches being the major users due to habitat of largest population in the world. [] The policy framework being put in place by various authorities towards up gradation and Standardization besides Passenger safety, promises tremendous scope in Bus Body Aggregates and Bus Manufacturing. More information on ITP

October, 2011 TRANSPORTATION TAXES

ROAD TAX AT STATE LEVEL AFFECTS THE PRICE OF CARS Recently, Maruti Suzuki has reported that the car sales will be prominently affected by the rise in road as well as registration tax which were recently announced by several states in the country. More information on ITP ARE HIGHWAY TOLLS JUSTIFIED? The construction of roads alone requires an estimated 45 billion US dollars annually. Recently the government sanctioned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to raise rupees 10,000 Crores through debt free infrastructure bonds to build highways. More information on ITP

FUEL ISSUES
HIKE IN DIESEL PRICES HIT THE INDIAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM The spiralling cost of diesel prices has been a major concern for India, as it has adversely affected the countrys transport system in recent times. This perennial problem will no doubt have a snowball effect and is bound to impact on other vital sectors of the economy. More information on ITP LPG NEW FUEL FOR INDIAN AUTOMOBILES Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG is fast becoming an alternative fuel option for automobiles in India. LPG is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases such as propane or butane and can be used effectively to run vehicles. It is a clean burning fossil fuel and produces fewer toxic and smog-forming pollutants when burned. LPG is one of the cheapest fuels available in India and is very cost effective when compared to the highly priced petrol and diesel. More information on ITP

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