Indian automakers in overdrive | Deep Drive Podcast Ep. 100 | Autocar India

Indian manufacturers are enjoying a stellar run, with record sales, robust launch pipelines and more ambitious plans than ever before. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime, Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, and Ketan Thakkar, Editor of Autocar Professional, discuss what’s driving this rise and what it means for the future of India’s auto industry. 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Rise of Indian brands 1:52 - History of Indian brands post Independence 9:19 - Two-wheeler vs four-wheeler brand operations 10:40 - Indian vs Global brands mindset 13:17 - Acquisition of Global brands 16:00 - Segment creation by Indian brands 19:25 - Mahindra’s edge on powertrain & premium quotient 21:55 - Transformation of safety standards 22:35 - Rise of Tata Motors and Mahindra 29:14 - Importance of leadership 34:14 - Indian brands going global 40:12 - Road ahead 48:39 - CAFE targets SUBSCRIBE to Autocar India for the hottest automotive news and the most comprehensive reviews ► http://bit.ly/AutocarInd Autocar India is your one-stop source for test drive reviews & comparison tests of every new car and motorcycle launched in India. We also offer a great mix of other automotive content, including weekly news, motor show reports, travelogues and other special features. Website: http://www.autocarindia.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/autocarindiamag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autocar_india/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/autocarindiamag New car reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-NewCarReviews Comparison tests ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Comparison New bike reviews ►http://bit.ly/ACI-BikeReviews Features ►http://bit.ly/ACI-Features