Ford may built its second plant in Gujarat

-

If all goes well, Ford India will park its second manufacturing unit right next to Tata Motors' Nano factory at Sanand.
Ford India had sought 550 acres from the state government to set up a mother plant together with an ancillary park.
"The company (Ford) has asked for 400 acres for its mother plant, and needs 100-150 acres for its ancillary units," said a state government source, adding that the government had identified land at Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation's (GIDC) estate at Sanand. According to sources close to the development, an announcement is likely within a fortnight.
This would be Ford's second plant in India. It already has a manufacturing unit in Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai, which has an annual capacity of 200,000 units.
Ford had expressed interest in scouting land in Gujarat in November last year. Talks have been on between the US-based car major and the government.
"A Ford India team met senior state government officials earlier this week, and the negotiations were very positive," said a source. The company is expected to have taken a decision in its board meeting a few days back.
Ford, which rolled out the new Fiesta sedan from its Chennai facility on Friday, is trying to develop India as a manufacturing hub. It will launch eight new models by 2015 as a strategy to increase its market share in the domestic auto industry.

utomakers Hyundai Motors India, Peugot, and Hero Honda have also visited the state in recent times, exploring possibilities to set up their respective manufacturing units.
General Motors was the first to set up a plant in Gujarat at Halol in 1996. While the company's Halol unit was hit by two back-to-back strikes within a span of six months starting October last year, GM India said the state government's pro-active stance and investor friendly nature helped it overcome all the trouble.
"Gujarat is by far the most pro-active and investor-friendly state, and the government's prompt response at times of crisis makes it easier for companies to operate here. And the positive attitude spans right from the chief minister's office to the junior official we have to interact with," said P Balendran, vice president, corporate affairs, GM India.
[Source:rediff.com]

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Why Tata Choosing Aisin Torque Converter for Sierra is a Smart Move

-
Image
When Tata Motors announced the Sierra with Aisin-sourced torque converter automatic transmission, I was genuinely happy. Finally, they understood what Indian buyers actually want from an automatic gearbox. Let me tell you why this is such a big deal. The Problem with DCT in Indian Conditions Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) is fantastic on paper. Quick shifts, sporty feel, excellent for enthusiasts. But here's the reality - most Indian car owners do not Cruise or the road conditions allow to do. We drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic, stop-start city conditions, and occasionally take our cars out on an highway. In these conditions, DCT shows its true colors. The jerky low-speed behavior, the hesitation when you need quick power in traffic gaps, and let's not even talk about the repair costs if something goes wrong. I've seen so many complaints from DCT owners about transmission issues after 40,000-50,000 kms. Why Aisin Torque Converter Makes Sense Aisin is not some random suppl...
Read more

🚗 Reliability Over Luxury: Why Peace of Mind Has No Price Tag

-
Image
The Nightmare of a Broken Dream Car Imagine this scenario: You finally visit the showroom, eyes locked on your  dream car . You stretch your budget for the top-end model, book it, wait for months, and then, the day finally arrives. You and your family are ecstatic as you take delivery. But just  five days  after your purchase, as you head to work, your car starts... but the gear won't shift into Drive. How would you feel? You call a tow truck and skip half a day of work. The service center is supportive, but they tell you it will take time. They fix the vehicle, and you assume it was a minor glitch. Then, a month later, it happens again. And then again after six months. Each incident, though resolved by a supportive company, comes at a cost to you:  a canceled weekend trip, a frantic search for an alternative vehicle for a family wedding, and the slow erosion of your peace of mind.  You start questioning your expensive decision. This experience highlights a cruc...
Read more

Autocar India Awards

-
Image
Car of the Year –  Maruti Suzuki Swift Bike of the Year –  Honda CBR250R Compact Car of the Year –  Maruti Suzuki Swift Mid-size Saloon of the Year –  Skoda Rapid SUV of the Year –  Mahindra XUV500 Best Styling & Design –  Hyundai Verna Best Value for Money –  Mahindra XUV500 Best Variant of the Year –   Chevrolet Beat Diesel Best Driver's car  –   Ford Fiesta Manufacturer of the Year  –   Toyota Technology and Innovation award  –   Audi A8 Sub-compact car of the Year  –   Honda Brio Best Compact car of the Year –   Maruti Suzuki Swift Best Saloon car of the Year  –   Skoda Rapid Best Executive Saloon of the Year  –   VW Jetta Luxury Saloon of the Year  –   Audi A6 SUV of the Year  –   Mahindra XUV500 Luxury SUV of the Year  –   BMW X3 Best Automobile Ad of the Year  –   Volkswagen Jetta 'Flyboy' Bik...
Read more