Global Business Professor’s latest audio interview, “India: The Next Gold Rush for Automotive Companies?,” features Sudhir Nerurkar, Indian automotive industry expert, and founder and president of Quanzen Consultants, based in Pune, India.
In the 18-minute audio interview, Nerurkar discusses:
- What the story is about the Indian automotive sector, and why so many companies are rushing to India;
- Similarities and differences to the China developments of 10 years ago, and what the important insights are into India for global companies;
- What the main areas of opportunity are for international automotive supplier companies in India;
- And what the major challenges are that international companies should be aware of and prepare for if they want to succeed in this market.
About Sudhir Nerurkar:
Nerurkar is the founder and president of Quanzen Consultants. His company acts as a catalyst and facilitator for mid-size international automotive companies in Indian for sales development, sourcing or joint ventures. His present clients include innovative technology based companies from Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia and the U.S. Quanzen has extensive knowledge and deep contacts within local and global OEM companies in India across passenger, commercial and off-highway vehicle segments.
Prior to starting Quanzen in 2009, Sudhir was working as a vice president with the $16 billion international group Mahindra & Mahindra. In his executive career, he also has worked in general management positions with Hitachi Metals JV, Cincinnati Milacron, Klockner, Kodak and Otis. Apart from India, he has developed businesses in more than 22 countries across Europe, America, Africa and Asia over the past 18 years. This has made him familiar with different business practices and cultural aspects from around the world and how they need to be adapted for business success in India.
Sudhir holds a master’s degree in management from Mumbai University and a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He is retained from time to time as a knowledge partner within the Indian automotive sector by globally renowned management consulting firms. He also has been invited to speak at automotive conferences in India and abroad.
