At present, the sector has been impacted by a consumption slowdown which is a culmination of several factors like high GST rates, farm distress, stagnant wages and liquidity constraints
A slump in sales across the country has plunged the sector into a severe crisis
As sales falter, banks tighten lending norms for auto dealers
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), which represents the auto component industry that alone employs around 5 million people
Only 19 per cent believe their digital platforms allow them to reach customers who would not be reached through traditional approaches