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Will go for Bharat NCAP 'star rating' only if customer wants it: Maruti
Says if buyers want BNCAP rating, they'll be charged for it
 "Will go for Bharat NCAP 'star rating' only if customer wants it: Maruti")
R C Bhargava, Venu Srinivasan face off with govt on auto GST rate
Sales of commercial vehicles in FY21 were the worst in 11 years; for three-wheelers, they were the lowest in 19 years
 "R C Bhargava, Venu Srinivasan face off with govt on auto GST rate")
Maruti chairman urges India Inc's managements to cut expenditure amid Covid
In the wake of the pandemic, building internal resources has to become a priority of industry and companies. It requires companies to have a more frugal style of management, says R C Bhargava
 "Maruti chairman urges India Inc's managements to cut expenditure amid Covid")
Semiconductor shortage temporary, expected to be over by 2022: Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki India has not had a major impact due to global semiconductor shortage, though its production has been hit partly, company Chairman RC Bhargava said on Tuesday
 "Semiconductor shortage temporary, expected to be over by 2022: Bhargava")
Not a right time to implement next stage of emission norms: Maruti Suzuki
"I don't think it is the right time (to implement) the new stage of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms," MSI Chairman R C Bhargava told PTI
Car sales can grow significantly if we avert third wave: Maruti Chairman
The performance in the next three quarters largely depends on how effectively all our citizens follow the government's advice to get vaccinated and observe safety protocols, says R C Bhargava
 "Car sales can grow significantly if we avert third wave: Maruti Chairman")
Scrapping policy will depend on integrity of fitness centres: R C Bhargava
The policy statement for the first time recognises that there is a need to ensure that vehicles are fit for continued use, says Bhargava
Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time
The Japanese auto major spells out its strategy for the first time and puts its India subsidiary at the centre of its plans
 "Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time")
India can beat China in low-cost manufacturing if policies allow: Bhargava
India has the capability to become a lower-cost producer than China if the industry and the government work together, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday
 "India can beat China in low-cost manufacturing if policies allow: Bhargava")
Shift in sales towards cars priced below Rs 5 lakh: Maruti's R C Bhargava
It is nowhere near the company's average sales in a month. We are producing vehicles that constitute only 60% of our capacity in Gurgaon and Manesar, Bhargava said
Car sales far from normal monthly numbers: Maruti chairman R C Bhargava
The auto major is currently producing vehicles at 60 per cent of its installed capacity in the Gurugram and Manesar plants, Bhargava pointed out during an interview
 "Car sales far from normal monthly numbers: Maruti chairman R C Bhargava")
India Inc walking a tightrope on production first and employee safety
Unlike heavy engineering, auto and auto components, the labour requirement in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies is nevertheless less
 "India Inc walking a tightrope on production first and employee safety")
Maruti Suzuki chairman R C Bhargava pens book on industrialising India
According to the author, it is necessary to build trust with the political system, governments, bureaucracy, judiciary and industrial leaders
Top headlines: RBI's one-time recast plan, monetising fiscal deficit
From the possibility of RBI's one-time recast plan to be limited, RBI likely to monetise fiscal deficit in second-half of FY21, a glance at GST's completion of 3 years tomorrow, here are the top news
 "Top headlines: RBI's one-time recast plan, monetising fiscal deficit")
Make Indian manufacturing competitive to curb Chinese imports: R C Bhargava
He also called for a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances and taking informed decisions on the pros and cons of importing from China before being swayed by sentiments
Top headlines: IPO filings dry up, challenges for Maruti Suzuki, and more
From IBM dropping its facial recognition software, Irdai withdrawing its long-term covers on motor to FM telling banks to improve interest rate transmission, here are the top headlines on Wednesday
 "Top headlines: IPO filings dry up, challenges for Maruti Suzuki, and more")
Challenge for us is supply chain rather than demand: Maruti's R C Bhargava
Bhargava said Maruti was only an assembler of cars and depended on each of the 370-380 vendors and tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers to provide components
Haryana allows select firms to deploy 100% workforce in multiple shifts
Auto component major Sona Comstar, which earlier could deploy only half of its workers, has been allowed to bring in its entire workforce at its four plants - three in Gurugram and one in Manesar.
 "Haryana allows select firms to deploy 100% workforce in multiple shifts")
India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak
CEOs warn of economic depression, say need to work within new normal
 "India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak")
How will new lockdown guidelines impact different sectors of the economy?
The services such as aviation, hotels, malls, etc. would have to wait for a much longer time
 "How will new lockdown guidelines impact different sectors of the economy?")
