Industry body is optimistic about govt's push for greater localisation of components, but says indigenous manufacture will take some time
Weaning the auto-components industry off Chinese imports will be a bigger challenge than what the government expects
The auto component industry depends heavily on domestic vehicle makers, which account for 65 per cent of total demand in value terms
The ratings agency also expects automobile volumes to grow 8-9% during 2019-20, as against 14.8% growth during 2018-19
It is investing € 475 mn in facility - the first overseas greenfield plant by an Indian tyre firm