Parts & Components

Suprajit Engineering initiates nation-wide campaign against counterfeit products

Seizes huge stash of spurious ‘Phoenix’ brand lamps in Delhi with help of Delhi Police Phoenix, a brand of Suprajit Engineering and the world’s third-largest manufacturer of halogen bulbs, joined the Delhi Police in a raid across several prominent markets in the national capital, including Karol Bagh recently, and unearthed huge quantities of fully packaged […]

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ACMA Automechanika’s first-ever virtual edition to be held on 22, 23 April 2021

Opening doors to lucrative sourcing opportunities, the virtual edition of ACMA Automechanika is all set to unite the auto component and aftermarket players through its integrated digital platform. The online trade fair will provide wider connectivity, garnering the presence of channel players pan-India and globally. Marking the launch of ACMA Automechanika’s virtual edition, Messe Frankfurt India […]

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SKF India launches 3 new products for aftermarket

To address customer needs for improved durability and performance, SKF India’s automotive aftermarket division has announced the launch of three new products. Created to address the changing demands of customers across sectors in India, the new products including Chain and Sprockets for 2-Wheeler, Timing Belts and Steering and suspension systems for 4-wheelers. This range of […]

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Klüber Lubrication India – Fully committed to supporting aftermarket customers

It’s what keeps any vehicle running smooth like a well-oiled machine. Be it systems that control central locking, seat adjustment, wiper or even brakes – specialty lubricant is core to all these functions and more. And Klüber Lubrication India has a fine and vast range of specialty lubricants to offer to its discerning customers. ‘Special’ […]

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Localisation is key to a resilient Indian automotive industry

Gearing up for the new edition of the trade fair in New Delhi, organisers of ACMA Automechanika – Messe Frankfurt India and The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) share their insights on the need for deep localisation of automotive component manufacturing and the role of the recently announced Union Budget in promoting this objective The […]

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TecAlliance introduces ‘Premier Data Supplier’ certificate

Since 2020, TecAlliance, one of the world’s leading data specialists for the digital automotive aftermarket, has been running a data quality offensive to continuously optimise data quality in the TecDoc Catalogue. A new set of rules with additional validations and key performance indicators (KPIs) supports parts manufacturers in improving their product data. A data supplier […]

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Travelling through tea estates, traffic and a tantalising part of India

A road journey, so beautifully presented in various films and books, is always a pleasure, not only for the wonderful sights that one can absorb while driving through the multicultural landscape of India but also for the multitude of interesting experiences. Harish Sharma, Director, DH Lighting India, has completed three such road journeys in order […]

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Brakes India launches ‘EZSTEER’ high performance power steering fluid

Brakes India has launched Ezsteer, a high-performance power steering fluid for passenger cars, multi-utility vehicles and commercial vehicles. The new product provides enhanced frictional characteristics and longer drain period intervals up to 1,60,000 kms and meets the performance standard of GM TASA specification. The performance benefits of the non-synthetic fluid also include high wear resistance […]

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Aftermarket – Supporting the automotive industry during times of crisis

At a time when automobile sales dropped to zero during the lockdown phase and production of vehicles ground to a halt, the component business felt the impact at the most minimum level. This, as our guest columnist Umesh K Jhamb points out, is just one of the indicators showcasing both the relevance and the profitability […]

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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur postponed to 2022

After closely monitoring the developments of the corona virus in Malaysia and to support prevention protocols curbing the spread of the virus, deferring the show to 2022 was the only reasonable response to effectively support players in the market With corona virus cases still being recorded in Malaysia, the organisers of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur have […]

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Automechanika Shanghai 2020 shows hybrid events can be successful in new normal

Taking the challenges imposed by the pandemic head on, Automechanika Shanghai 2020 demonstrated the workings of a hybrid event to unlock global automotive development A few weeks on from wrapping up the 16th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2020, which took place from December 2-5, 2020, organisers, exhibitors and visitors reflect upon the show’s efforts to […]

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Goodyear Lubricants launched in collaboration with Assurance International

Goodyear Lubricants will hit the market in December as a ‘new year gift’ to the Goodyear brand’s old and new customers in India. Plans are afoot to cater to all automotive segments by setting up 2 manufacturing facilities with distribution network under works. Sanjay Sharma, Country Head – Sales, Marketing & Operations, Assurance International-Goodyear Lubricants […]

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Schaeffler TruPower lubricants to set new benchmarks in industry

Schaeffler India’s automotive aftermarket (AAM) division has launched a new lubricant product range under the Schaeffler TruPower® brand and the company is confident about its prospects with the new introduction. N Balasubramanian spoke to Debasish Satpathy, Vice President – Automotive Aftermarket, Schaeffler India, to find out details of their lubricant program and other pandemic period strategies Why […]

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Autoserve 2020 puts spotlight on ‘Seizing Opportunities in New Normal’

India’s ‘go to’ event for the automotive aftermarket organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held successfully on virtual platform The ninth edition of Autoserve 2020, India’s ‘go to’ event for the automotive aftermarket organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was held on virtual platform with the theme ‘Seizing Opportunities in the New Normal’. Nitin […]

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Exploring beauty and business across North India

In the second part of this travel series, Harish Sharma, Director, DH Lighting India (P) Limited, recounts the interesting road journey he undertook to meet distributors in various cities of North India including Chandigarh, Srinagar, Ludhiana, Delhi and Jaipur In the previous issue of this magazine, I had recounted my trip across India as part […]