CarCrazyASTL Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The new year is expected to give automobile industry some respite, as import tariffs for critical components imported from the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) block, India's largest trading partner, are slated to halve from January, thus cushioning the impact of incessantly rising costs of auto components. Automakers were reeling under a hike in prices on five occasions in 2012. Carmakers such as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Ford and Nissan are likely to be the key beneficiaries when the lower tariffs kick-in. The lower tariffs will cover major components such as brakes, gears, airbags, fuel tanks, suspension system, steering systems and seat belts. The tax will be halved to 5% from January onwards, from the existing 10%. The tax would finally be eliminated when total exemptions under the Indo-Asean free trade agreement (FTA) for these critical parts take effect in December 2013. Toyota Kirloskar Motor deputy MD (commercial) Shekar Viswanathan told ET, "It's a big relief to maintain a healthy cost structure. The benefits coming from lower cost would help us improve our bottom lines, which are under considerable pressure due to currency fluctuations. But these reduced tariffs may not be enough to offset the impact of the depreciating Indian rupee that has forced us to increase prices from next month." Carmakers in India in a domestic market dominated by the Japanese automobile manufacturers account for over 50% market share. These companies import several auto components from Thailand and Japan. They also export many critical components and cars to these markets - Maruti Suzuki exports loose components of its multi-utility vehicles Ertiga to Indonesia. It is also planning to increase its trade with more countries in South East Asia. We are now taking components from few suppliers who have shifted base from Japan to the Asean region to derive benefit from lower tariffs applicable from this region," said Sudam Maitra, managing executive officer (supply chain) at. Indian automakers have been increasing imports from Asean and China to drive benefits of cheaper priced components. A study conducted by the industry chamber, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), stated that imported auto components form over 30% of the total Indian domestic market. Imports from Asean countries have also shown rising trend with Thailand leading the pack and emerging as the largest exporter of engines. Around 32% of engines imported by India, especially in the diesel segment, come from Thailand with major importers being companies like Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Ford India. Companies such as Honda, which have been battling to keep its costs competitive, is now importing critical parts from Thailand as it look at ways to pass on the lower tariff benefits to customers. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the body of automaker in India, said that the lower tariff would help the industry to control costs in the long term. "There has been direct impact from the fluctuating currency and high commodity prices. Lower tariffs would help in cushion some impact of such rising costs and make the Indian industry globally competitive," said a senior executive of SIAM. (Souce : www.zigwheels.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHP-junkie Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 That's a big relief, as everything was rising. May be the price fall of spare parts may help the consumers to blindly go for their favourite car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarCrazyASTL Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 This will also have effect on vehicle's ex-showroom price, as input cost of companies can also be lowered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameshbabu.n Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 This will also have effect on vehicle's ex-showroom price, as input cost of companies can also be lowered! Usually, only the market competion dictates whether a company reduces the price or not. And, certainly not the duty-structure. Just look at the MS Swift DZire story. Despite making it a sub-4-meter car and getting a 70K-to-80K excise benefit per car, the MS management did not reduce the car price even by a rupee. Do you expect these companies to reduce the price only due to this 5% reduction on spare parts ? I certainly do not think so. Moreover, just see what SIAM's guy said "Lower tariffs would help in cushion some impact of such rising costs and make the Indian industry globally competitive,", meaning that the savings due to this 5% reduction will go to 'cushioning' and not to `reduce' the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarCrazyASTL Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Usually, only the market competion dictates whether a company reduces the price or not. And, certainly not the duty-structure. Just look at the MS Swift DZire story. Despite making it a sub-4-meter car and getting a 70K-to-80K excise benefit per car, the MS management did not reduce the car price even by a rupee. Do you expect these companies to reduce the price only due to this 5% reduction on spare parts ? I certainly do not think so. Moreover, just see what SIAM's guy said "Lower tariffs would help in cushion some impact of such rising costs and make the Indian industry globally competitive,", meaning that the savings due to this 5% reduction will go to 'cushioning' and not to `reduce' the prices. Hmm, that's also true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librankur Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 This move could definitely result in most of us being able to properly maintain our vehicles , which have been neglected due to high spare costs Remember how Skoda made their logo badges free of cost available for their customers, which were reported stolen , this killed the grey market for its logo badges. Likewise ,Fairly priced genuine parts will definitely kill the grey market for car parts to some extend . It would also save on the plastic tape that is so commonly seen holding broken side rear view mirrors,tail lights, headlights in place.So many vehicles can be seen with hanging bumpers put together by putting screws into them at places they meet the car metal or simply by tying them with plastic packing threads / ropes. I dont see any change in showroom price of the vehicle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarCrazyASTL Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Remember how Skoda made their logo badges free of cost available for their customers, which were reported stolen , this killed the grey market for its logo badges. I didn't knew about it! It's a nice move by Skoda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F30 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 And CARS TO GET A PRICE HIKE in JAN 2013 ; http://www.autocarindia.com/News/327030,carmakers-to-implement-price-hike-in-2013.aspx LOL, Whats the point ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarCrazyASTL Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Incredible India Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachinsharma20 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Is it really true?then should I check the market status right now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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