Q: Can you describe the current
scenario in the Indian CV industry
from the MAN point of view?
A: From our point of view India is
one of the most dynamic, volatile
and promising truck markets around
the globe. We believe in sustainable
market development in the coming
years as the economic and legal
environment here is undergoing
positive change with BS- IV, BS-VI
and GST coming in. All this will help
enhance and improve infrastructure
in the Indian truck market. India is an
emergent market and we are keen to
expand our market share here.Q: How has been the journey of
MAN Trucks so far?A: We started in 2006 with a JV with
Force Motors but in 2012 decided to
separate. Now we are fully focused
on setting up India as a hub, to
cater to domestic market as also for
exports to other emerging markets
abroad.Q: MAN was with a partner here for
six years and now you have been
by yourselves for an equal amount
of time. So now it is time to ask you- what is the difference?
A: I don’t want to comment on the
JV; it had its own advantages and
disadvantages – but now we are
totally dedicated to truck manufacture
here; that is the difference. We are
much more customer- focused
and oriented; this mind-set is very
important in a country like India as we
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