Car company Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is trying to convince its French partner, Renault, to re-engineer the Mahindra Logan to suit Indian market conditions. According to M&M Vice Chairman and MD, Anand Mahindra, the reason for the car's sagging sales is the high excise duty (20 per cent) on it, which affects its price. The duty on small cars, on the other hand, is 8 per cent. The Logan can be customized to meet Indian small-car criteria, but it may difficult for Renault to do this as it builds a standard product and sends completely knocked down kits around the world. M&M is in talks with Renault to draw up a revival plan for the Logan. It is now up to Renault to decide if the Indian market is significant enough for any changes to be worth the effort.
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