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Deeper localisation is the way forward for Tata Motors: Shailesh Chandra

Around 80 per cent of the sales is contributed by diesel and only 20 per cent is petrol, said Chandra

Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility
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Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility

Shine Jacob Chennai
In line with the industry trend, Tata Motors on Tuesday unveiled the updated versions of its popular sports utility vehicles (SUVs) – the Safari and the Harrier. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch in Chennai, Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, talked to Shine Jacob about the future of SUVs, the electric vehicle (EV) industry, and other issues. Edited excerpts: 

You have come up with new versions of the Safari and the Harrier. What was the thought behind launching their diesel models only? 

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