A month in the India Transport Sector

December, 2012

FOCUS: TRUCK MARKET

VOLVOS TRUCK STRATEGY Volvo, the leading Swedish truck maker, recently launched the Volvo FM480 104 Dump Truck, specifically designed for mining in India. With coal mining operations expected to soon take off in India in a big way, Volvo has strategically placed its business to capitalize its gains from what is considered to be one of the most competitive sectors in India. More information on ITP IVECO LOOKS TO ENTER THE INDIAN TRUCK MARKET The Indian truck market has witnessed rapid growth over the last few years, making truck manufacturers from across the globe sit up and take notice. As the fourth largest truck market in the world, India is all set to usurp the United States of America for the coveted third position. More information on ITP SECOND HAND TRUCK MARKET IS A STEADY MARKET WHICH GOES ON ITS OWN WAYS MR. ULHAS AMBEGAONKAR Mr. Ulhas Ambegaonkar has worked with the large transportation companies to provide the business management and intelligence solutions. He is associated with a large transporters association as technical associate in India. He has got the insights of the transportation industry due to long term association. He has worked with the second hand commercial vehicles market, brokers, large, mid size organizations and single owner drivers. More information on ITP HOW MANY VEHICLES ON INDIA ROADS? The development of infrastructure and the transport sector have subsequently been receiving a muchneeded boost. With the commitment of the government of India to build roads to reach both the urban and rural populations alike, the future of transport can only be predicted to become phenomenal. More information on ITP

EDITORIAL
There are three problems with Indian roads: there are too few, nobody wants to build them because of financial issues and they are of poor quality. NHAI is regularly blamed for the poor condition of roads and national highways in need strong repair. The nodal agency is also blamed for not considering the many requests raising this issue. Well, this is not a REALLY new matter. It is also not REALLY new that there is pressure on the profitability of road construction firms. For example, IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd. have both underperformed in the BSE benchmark Sensex. This is because of the higher interests costs. And also because the number of road projects awarded by the NHAI has declined. But, those facts (including land acquisition issues, environmental clearances and banks reluctant to fund) are not REALLY new. India Transport Portal reported a lot on the matter. So, the highway model is about to switch from the PPP mode, which is not totally satisfactory (but that is not REALLY new), to an investment model (Build Operate Transfer and Engineering Procurement Construction Contract). This is going to be tested for the NHDP IV phase. In the meantime, the NHAI has to give a funding deadline for some projects. For example, four projects have been given the extension. So, what is REALLY new? The India Transport Portal Team released an infographic that highlights the NHDP road construction pace. With detailed statistics gathered for each stretch, you can monitor data regarding road construction such as state, highway number, length, laning, contractor, status, LOA, implementation date, completion deadline, etc. This is REALLY new! Another piece of news? To go further, we are co-organizing with the Walchand Hiranchand Unit (WHU) in Transport Economics, Department of Economics, University of Mumbai, a roundtable on infrastructure issue. So if you want any information on those topics, please contact us and stay tuned on India Transport Portal for REAL news!

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A month in the India Transport Sector CAR MARKET

MERCEDES BENZ SET TO CAPTURE 30 PERCENT OF THE LUXURY CAR MARKET The Indian automobile market has undergone vast changes over the last decade, including becoming one of the fastest growing automobile markets in the world. The luxury segment remains largely unaffected, as the preference remains intact for some of the most luxurious and prestigious brands across the globe. More information on ITP TATO NANO STILL TO FULFIL ITS POTENTIAL A few years back, Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, had shared his dream of producing the most affordable car possible for the millions of two-wheeler commuters in India. The result: Tata Nano, the worlds cheapest and smallest four-seater, with the unbelievable price tag of $2500 was introduced by the prestigious auto brand in 2008/2009. More informations on ITP OPTIONS FOR SELLING SECOND HAND CARS MULTIPLY There was a time, not so long ago, when a car in India was considered to be much more than a precious commodity it was indeed a part of the Indian family, and the thought of selling one for another was unfathomable. Thus, the Fiat or the Ambassador remained with the family for years. But then the times changed. A deluge of cars swept into the country, and the Indian automobile market began to take shape. More informations on ITP SECOND HAND CAR SALES ON THE RISE IN INDIA With a thriving automobile market that has shown no signs of slowing down for over a decade, the process of buying and selling used cars within India has experienced a remarkable transformation. Consumers are no longer dependent on their acquaintances or car mechanics to find a used car. Instead, they are able to look for the car they want in almost the same way as they would for a brand new one. More informations on ITP

December, 2012 MISCELLANEOUS

EMISSION TEST FOR VEHICLES HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO DO IT REGULARLY India has become a hotbed for automobiles and of late there has been an exponential increase in vehicles on the roads. This has given rise to traffic mayhem and to another mounting concern, pollution. The level of pollution within the country has been rising proportionately to its traffic, and this has put its ecological balance in jeopardy. More information in ITP PLUMMETING NATURAL RUBBER PRICES HAVE YET TO LOWER THE PRICE OF TYRES Natural rubber, which is an essential component of tyres, witnessed a tremendous price hike few years back. This price inflation was triggered by rising global rates and by concerns over Indias domestic supply. So much so, that towards the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 the natural rubber price struck a record high of $4.5 per kg. The explosive growth of the automobile industry, contributing to an increased demand for tyres and the uncertainty hovering over the supply of natural rubber from its biggest producer, Thailand, had caused prices to go skyrocketing. More information in ITP

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TRANSPORT ISSUES

A month in the India Transport Sector INFRASTRUCTURE

ROAD CONSTRUCTION HITS A FINANCING WALL India today boasts of one of the largest road networks in the world. The allocation of budgetary resources in the past by the Union Government has helped to finance road and national highway construction projects throughout the country. However, over the years, a growing demand for financial assistance from other sectors has resulted in a decline in budgetary resources available for road projects. Loan assistance from banks, international funding agencies and private sector participation have therefore played a major role in providing the much-needed financial support for these projects. More information on ITP

December, 2012 MISCELLANEOUS

HIGH-END CYCLES GLAMOROUS GET MORE

JHARKHAND: 132 NEW ROADS AND BRIDGE PROJECTS ACROSS 2012 2013 Infrastructural constructions are at the core of the development of any region. Road and bridge construction is key to infrastructural growth as it improves connectivity and boosts the economy of the regions concerned. With this aim in mind, the Jharkhand government has recently announced the construction of 132 new roads and bridge projects in the state for 2012-13. More information on ITP

Producing approximately ten per cent of the worlds total production of cycles, India is the second largest bicycle manufacturer after China. The country churns out an estimated 125 million units annually, with a domestic consumption of roughly ten million units. Cycling is a popular mode of transportation in India, particularly in the rural areas. However, due to a significant change in the lifestyles of city dwellers, rising health concerns and an increase in disposable income, the perception towards cycling as a mode of transportation for the poor and middle class only, is undergoing a rapid transformation. More information on ITP

RAJASTHAN IMPLEMENTS THIRD PARTY INSPECTION ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION India is in the middle of an infrastructure revolution with a commitment to building highways that connect cities across the country. Building an infrastructure, including highways and roads that reach the remote parts of India, is key to sustaining the countrys economic balance and growth. However building roads is not only expensive in terms of money, but also in terms of time. Therefore many highways built with a considerable amount of effort begin to develop signs of wear and tear all too soon. More information on ITP

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A month in the India Transport Sector ROAD TRAFIC AND SAFETY

INDIA STILL FATALITIES HOLDS THE WORLD-RECORD FOR ROAD

December, 2012 ADVERISE WITH US

For a very long time now, India has been recording the highest number of fatalities due to road accidents in the world. And indeed, fate has very little to do with it. According to statistics released by the World Health Organization 1, 05,000 deaths were attributed to road accidents in 2011. A more recent report pegs the death toll at 390 a day, or 17 lives lost per hour on Indian roads. To make matters worse, the figures are inclined towards increasing every year. More information on ITP

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Indian Transport Portal is an online news center covering the most critical industrial issues related to transport markets in India. India Transport Portal is edited by Digital Bizzline Ltd. a UK based press agency recently launched by a group of freelance journalists. Digital Bizzline Ltd. is registered at the Companies House UK: 07301455 contact@indiatransportportal.com

MISSING ROAD GUIDES RESPONSIBLE FOR HIGH ACCIDENT RATE India has one per cent of the worlds vehicles plying its streets, yet accounts for ten per cent of the worlds road accidents. This shocking statistics says it all. Every year thousands of people are killed on Indian roads while thousands of others are left maimed. For years India has been battling with the issue of road safety and it is still severely compromised. All the blood spilling is due as much to human negligence, as to faulty road guides and traffic signs. More information on ITP

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GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN TRANSPORTATION January 31 & February 1st, 2013 Mumbai

SATELLITE NAVIGATION- HOW EFFECTIVE ON INDIAN ROADS Satellite Navigation or SAT NAV uses satellite systems to automatically detect geo-spatial locations through electronic receivers. Vehicles fitted with satellite navigation systems help the commuter to geo-map any location they desire. In many countries, such as the USA, UK, etc., all new vehicles come automatically fitted with a satellite navigation system. These countries have successfully fallen under the radar of satellite mapping. In India, however, this is not the case. Vehicles in India do not come pre-installed with this type of system and in addition the mapping of roads via satellite navigation is still a maze. More information on ITP

TYRE & RUBBER INDONESIA March 26 29, 2013 Jakarta TYREXPO July 9 11, 2013 Chennai

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