China's auto major SAIC could ride on GM's sales network in India

Former GM India MD Rajeev Chaba to head SAIC in India

China's top auto maker SAIC , which is in the process of entering Indian car market by acquiring General Motors’ Halol plant, may also use the latter’s sales network to sell vehicles in India. The two companies are learnt to be looking at more synergies such as sharing office spaces, etc.

GM’s dealerships in India have not been doing adequate volumes due to a decline in demand even as the domestic car market continues to expand. As a result, the company and its dealers have not been making profits. “SAIC and GM are discussing the possibility of using the latter’s