SMC president tells auto component suppliers to localise aggressively, step up R&D

The advice comes amid the Centre's clarion call to manufacturers across sectors to cut imports and become self-reliant

Localise aggressively and step up research & development to become self-reliant, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) President  Toshihiro Suzuki told India's auto component makers in his address at the 60th Annual Session of Automotive Component Manufacturers (ACMA).

India subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India contributes over half of SMC's global sales. In a separate video, SMC Chairman Osamu Suzuki said SMC was committed to 'Make in India'.

“Localisation in India is now viable as the volumes have increased over the years. Request you to localise aggressively,” said Suzuki. This, he added, would help the companies improve cost competitiveness in India and outside.

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