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Daimler India aims to achieve break even by end of 2018 despite challenges

The company conceded that meeting BS-VI norm will be a challenge, but said it will be a good oppurtunity for the company to modernise and upgrade

A Daimler sign name is pictured during the company's annual news conference in Stuttgart, Germany
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A Daimler sign name is pictured during the company's annual news conference in Stuttgart, Germany

T E Narasimhan Chennai
 
Daimler India Commercial Vehicle (DICV) has aimed to achieve its first full year break-even by the end of December 2018. 

The company is on course to achieve break-even this year, said DICV's Managing Director and CEO, Erich Nesselhauf.

"We have created a solid base to cater both India and global markets," said Nesselhauf, adding that the company had a good year despite challenges like demonetisation, emission norms etc. He also said the company hopes to close the year with over 10 per cent growth.

Nesselhauf conceded that meeting BS-VI norm will be a challenge, but said

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