Dieselisation of Indian Auto

No respite to this madness...

Now Honda may stop production of its once popular Civic.

Government, auto industry and educated public is sitting on this important development - dieselisation of India's auto industry. No one is bothered as long as he is able to drive a diesel car, thanks to diesel prices cheaper than petrol by 40%. Car owners are looking the other way. Auto Industry is not taking responsibility. And, what to say about this government, we have selected. They are sitting on many more such important issues... :(

Dieselisation trend in India

• March 2008 : 21%
• March 2012 : 40% 
• June  2012   : 50% 

Honda has a diesel engine in Europe. But, can not be sold in India, thanks to the quality of diesel sold. 

India's auto market will miss the holistic development of the industry. 

PS : Health hazard of diesel fumes already mentioned in a previous post !

Dieselisation of Indian Auto Industry

Govt is thinking in terms of taking the easy way out - increase excise duties on diesel cars.

Simple choice, may be, but surely not the best.

The obvious choice is to increase the diesel price, by say Re.1. But, the political will needed seem to be missing to make such crucial decisions.

Latest reports say, diesel fumes may cause cancer. Some may say, ' no conclusive evidence'. But, if we wait for that, it may be too late. Just like impact of climate change !!

With the fast changing developments at Delhi's political circles, this particular decision may be slightly delayed.

But this is an opportunity for the govt to show some guts & take the correct decision.

We need to stop this dieselisation of our auto Industry !