Slowdown hangs heavy over Auto Expo; Indian 2-wheeler cos give it a miss

At the 15th edition of the AutoExpo that kick-started on Wednesday, the mood was sombre and the decibels levels from new launches was lower, compared to the past years. It reflected the prolonged slowdown that has gripped India’s automobile market for the last one and half years.

To some extent, the absence of various manufacturers from the show was compensated by the Chinese companies, including MG Motors, Great Wall Motors, and FAW, which unveiled their future line-up for the Indian market.

A banner outside the venue at Greater Noida’s Global Expo Mart proudly proclaimed that India is the largest two-wheeler