Automobile industry in Chennai
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The automobile industry in Chennai is the base of 30% of India's automobile industry[1] and 35% of its automobile component industry.[2]. Chennai is the fourth largest metropolitan city of the country. It is popularly known as the "Detroit of Asia" in recognition of the large number of automotive companies including Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Mitsubishi, The TVS Group (TVS), Ashok Leyland, Nissan-Renault, TI Cycles of India, TAFE Tractors, Royal Enfield, Caterpillar , Apollo Tyres and Madras Rubber Factory(MRF) , have manufacturing plants in and around Chennai. The other competitors for the automobile industry and for its title include Thailand & Shanghai , China.
[edit] References
- ^ Automotive Components. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
[edit] External links
- press article by Tim Harcourt Chief Economist Australian TradeCommission
- BMW decision to locate near Chennai boosts State's standing
- hindu info
- from rediff.com
- press reference for chennai a major competitor
- bharatonline.com
- India economic blog
- fortune.cnn.com
- Tamilnadu government press release
- Australia focus on Chennai - businessconnect.com.au
- press release on taiwan as a competitor
- ford press release
- press release on china a competitor
- press release on china a competitor
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