Tata’s Tamo Breaks with Convention, but the Fight Lies Elsewhere
Will the new Tamo sub-brand be able to change Indian consumers’ perception of Tata Motors? Tata Motors is out to regain its place in the Indian automotive market, where it...
Starbucks – Expanding in Asia
With more than 25,000 outlets operating in 75 countries, Starbucks is rightly said to be the premier retailer of specialty coffee globally. With the mission to “establish Starbucks as the...
Trump In Action: Triumph Or Tremor For Latin America?
Donald Trump commenced his presidency by announcing ‘America First’ policy, thus casting a dark shadow on trade and exports from other countries to the USA. Trump’s protectionist and neo-isolation policies...
China’s Water Crises Set to Boost Private Investment
The past two decades of a rapid industrialization in China have heavily impacted the country’s water supply and quality, resulting in almost two thirds of groundwater and close to one...
India Union Budget 2017: Implications for the Auto Industry
Due to various macroeconomic factors, the Indian automotive industry has not achieved its full growth potential during the last 12-18 months. In addition, the government’s recent demonetization policy has impacted...
The Return of Consumer Credit – What Does It Mean for Algerian Passenger Vehicles Industry?
(This post, along with recently published article on auto financing in Nigeria, formed a mainstay of a broader coverage article titled ‘Affordable auto financing essential for OEM success in Africa’,...
Fintech Paving the Way for Financial Inclusion in Indonesia
Over the past two decades, financial sector in Indonesia has witnessed a massive transformation with the introduction of fintech solutions, fuelled by growing digital market and increasing investments in the...
Affordable Auto Financing – The Key to New Passenger Vehicle Sales in Nigeria
Since the announcement of the National Automotive Industry Plan in 2013, the Nigerian automotive industry has witnessed an increased interest from several global automakers. As a result of the Plan...