Can Six Airbags Help Industry Expand?
Auto and ancillary industry will undergo a paradigm shift once the six airbags mandate is implemented from October 1. Here’s what the change will mean for companies as well as car buyers.
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Uno Minda says airbags localised, barring inflator; expects revenue bump
Uno Minda seeks to tap the A and B-segment passenger vehicles segment—where the transition is yet to take place, and where the company has a significant presence.
Airbag makers to pull out all stops as market to grow three-fold by FY27
There is a lot of frenzied activity going on behind the scenes, as airbag makers look to corner the most out of the market, which could grow to about ₹7,000 crore in five years.
Only 17% of total cars fitted with 6 airbags: Govt
The development comes months after Nitin Gadkari, minister of road and transport, announced the installation of six airbags in all passenger vehicles beginning October 1, 2023.
Kia India recalls 44,174 units of Carens over airbag software issue
Kia says it will directly reach out to the owners of Kia Carens to update them about this voluntary recall campaign.
Six airbags to be mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari
Cars sold by some companies in India are not up to the standard but they are making same brand cars with international standards for overseas market, says Gadkari.
Bharat-NCAP: Gadkari clears draft notification for in-house crash test system
Cars will be accorded star ratings based on B-NCAP performance; it’ll encourage companies to participate voluntarily in safety testing and incorporate higher safety standards
Absorb price hike to navigate new rules: experts advise auto sector
Absorbing the price hike will ensure consumers, especially first-time car buyers looking at offerings in the entry-level segment, will be spared the brunt of the move
