Wal-Mart is the largest retailer globally with $405.6 billion in revenue. It has a powerful brand and large scale of operations worldwide. However, it faces weaknesses such as self-cannibalization and legal issues. Its strategies include strategic business programs, efficient working capital management, and expanding online sales. Wal-Mart has a sustainable advantage through its size, discounts, distribution network, and IT infrastructure. It is recommended that Wal-Mart improve its public perception and expand internationally with local retailers.
Toyota was the top selling automaker in Thailand in September 2012 with 46,568 vehicles sold. For the January-September period, Toyota sold 380,751 vehicles. In September, the top 10 best selling vehicles were dominated by pickup trucks and SUVs with the Toyota Hilux as the top seller at 20,364 units. For the first 9 months of the year, Toyota was also the top seller among passenger vehicles with 167,026 units sold. Overall automotive sales in Thailand for January-September 2012 reached 1,706,389 units, a 33% increase from the same period in 2011.
This document discusses Amtrak's role in developing partnerships to improve and expand intercity passenger rail service. It outlines Amtrak's expertise and assets it can contribute, including its network, infrastructure, and experience operating passenger rail. The document also summarizes some successful state partnerships and Amtrak's process for working with states on projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It emphasizes that partnerships will be key to Amtrak's future and seizing the opportunities provided by new rail legislation and funding.
Data Levarage for Revenue Enhancement in TelecomABIBA Systems
The document discusses the potential for value-added services (VAS) to improve telecom operator revenue, profitability, and customer loyalty in India as voice becomes a commodity. It notes that mature markets have successfully adopted VAS, which currently comprises 11-12% of revenue in India but 35% in other regions, and that the Indian VAS market is estimated to grow to INR 671 billion by 2015, a 48% increase over the current INR 158 billion size. Proper segmentation, targeting, and analytics can help operators better monetize VAS and high-value customers.
OHL Brasil is the second largest toll road operator in Brazil, operating 1,147 km of toll roads. In the third quarter of 2006, traffic grew 8.6% over the previous quarter and net services revenue increased 7.7%. Adjusted EBITDA was R$73.2 million with a margin of 66.9%. While net income declined 5.8% compared to the prior year third quarter, the company remains financially strong with continued investment in expanding and upgrading its toll road network.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is India's largest passenger vehicle company. Some key details:
- It is 54.21% owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation and has over 7,720 employees across 4 plants.
- In FY 2008-09, Maruti had a total income of Rs. 214,538 million and net profit of Rs. 12,187 million. It sold 792,167 vehicles and had a 55% market share.
- Maruti's product range spans 13 models across segments A1, A2, A3, and MUV. It has nationwide sales, service and supplier networks to support its operations.
The document provides an overview of Jaymart Group's businesses, including its mobile phone business unit, network services unit, and asset management unit. It discusses the performance of Jaymart's mobile phone business, including sales figures over time, revenue breakdown by product type, average selling prices, and accessory performance. It also outlines Jaymart's expansion plans, store locations, market share goals, and IT Junction's property and rental management business.
Asia biz singapore taxation guide 2011shaynehughes
The document provides information on corporate tax rates in Singapore. For new startup companies in their first three years, the tax rate is 17% on taxable income above S$300,000 and 8.5% on income between S$100,001-S$300,000, with no tax on the first S$100,000. For all other companies, tax rates are 17% on income above S$300,000, 8.5% on income between S$100,001-S$300,000, and 4.25% on income between S$10,001-S$300,000, with no tax on the first S$10,000. Dividends paid to shareholders
Wal-Mart is the largest retailer globally with $405.6 billion in revenue. It has a powerful brand and large scale of operations worldwide. However, it faces weaknesses such as self-cannibalization and legal issues. Its strategies include strategic business programs, efficient working capital management, and expanding online sales. Wal-Mart has a sustainable advantage through its size, discounts, distribution network, and IT infrastructure. It is recommended that Wal-Mart improve its public perception and expand internationally with local retailers.
Toyota was the top selling automaker in Thailand in September 2012 with 46,568 vehicles sold. For the January-September period, Toyota sold 380,751 vehicles. In September, the top 10 best selling vehicles were dominated by pickup trucks and SUVs with the Toyota Hilux as the top seller at 20,364 units. For the first 9 months of the year, Toyota was also the top seller among passenger vehicles with 167,026 units sold. Overall automotive sales in Thailand for January-September 2012 reached 1,706,389 units, a 33% increase from the same period in 2011.
This document discusses Amtrak's role in developing partnerships to improve and expand intercity passenger rail service. It outlines Amtrak's expertise and assets it can contribute, including its network, infrastructure, and experience operating passenger rail. The document also summarizes some successful state partnerships and Amtrak's process for working with states on projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It emphasizes that partnerships will be key to Amtrak's future and seizing the opportunities provided by new rail legislation and funding.
Data Levarage for Revenue Enhancement in TelecomABIBA Systems
The document discusses the potential for value-added services (VAS) to improve telecom operator revenue, profitability, and customer loyalty in India as voice becomes a commodity. It notes that mature markets have successfully adopted VAS, which currently comprises 11-12% of revenue in India but 35% in other regions, and that the Indian VAS market is estimated to grow to INR 671 billion by 2015, a 48% increase over the current INR 158 billion size. Proper segmentation, targeting, and analytics can help operators better monetize VAS and high-value customers.
OHL Brasil is the second largest toll road operator in Brazil, operating 1,147 km of toll roads. In the third quarter of 2006, traffic grew 8.6% over the previous quarter and net services revenue increased 7.7%. Adjusted EBITDA was R$73.2 million with a margin of 66.9%. While net income declined 5.8% compared to the prior year third quarter, the company remains financially strong with continued investment in expanding and upgrading its toll road network.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is India's largest passenger vehicle company. Some key details:
- It is 54.21% owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation and has over 7,720 employees across 4 plants.
- In FY 2008-09, Maruti had a total income of Rs. 214,538 million and net profit of Rs. 12,187 million. It sold 792,167 vehicles and had a 55% market share.
- Maruti's product range spans 13 models across segments A1, A2, A3, and MUV. It has nationwide sales, service and supplier networks to support its operations.
The document provides an overview of Jaymart Group's businesses, including its mobile phone business unit, network services unit, and asset management unit. It discusses the performance of Jaymart's mobile phone business, including sales figures over time, revenue breakdown by product type, average selling prices, and accessory performance. It also outlines Jaymart's expansion plans, store locations, market share goals, and IT Junction's property and rental management business.
Asia biz singapore taxation guide 2011shaynehughes
The document provides information on corporate tax rates in Singapore. For new startup companies in their first three years, the tax rate is 17% on taxable income above S$300,000 and 8.5% on income between S$100,001-S$300,000, with no tax on the first S$100,000. For all other companies, tax rates are 17% on income above S$300,000, 8.5% on income between S$100,001-S$300,000, and 4.25% on income between S$10,001-S$300,000, with no tax on the first S$10,000. Dividends paid to shareholders
Africa has significant untapped iron ore resources that could meet growing global demand. Three scenarios estimate Africa's iron ore production capacity could reach between 47 million tons per year and 575 million tons per year by 2017. However, infrastructure challenges, governance issues, and risks deter investment. This could lead to oversupply and lower prices if production exceeds global import demand. The document examines the potential impact on prices, exports, and policy implications for Australia, Africa, and China under low, medium, and high risk development scenarios for Africa's iron ore industry.
Singapore offers favorable corporate tax rates for new startup companies in their first three years of assessment at 17% or 8.5% depending on taxable income. For all other companies, a partial tax exemption applies with rates ranging from 4.25% to 17%. Dividends paid to shareholders are tax-free. Withholding taxes apply to certain payments made to non-residents ranging from 0-20% depending on the type of payment. Capital gains are not taxed in Singapore unless considered trading profits.
This is the latest Malaysia SMEs Census. The report consist of total number of companies in Malaysia, total SMEs in Malaysia (small, medium, micro), the SMEs main sectors, total SMEs by states, SMEs productivity, wages, data on women-owned SMEs, access to financing, ICT utilization among SMEs and marketing activities in SMEs.
Dental Network Trends - Updated July 2012agroffman
Dental PPO networks continue to grow significantly according to NetMinder data. The average size of the top 15 dental PPO networks has grown substantially from 2008 to 2012, as has the number of locations per dentist. However, some of the reported access points may be overstated as claims data indicates around 41% of access points have not seen patients in the last 12 months. Market penetration is also increasing, though there is still room left for network growth as contracted providers make up only around 37% of available providers. Network utilization and effective discount growth have improved but at a slower rate than network expansion.
This document discusses global energy trends and alternatives to petroleum. It notes that global population and energy demand are rising rapidly. While unconventional oil and biofuels can help meet growing demand, they face challenges around environmental impacts, resource constraints, and high costs. Electricity and natural gas are also discussed as alternatives, but electricity generation is still heavily reliant on coal and natural gas. Significant technological advances and infrastructure build-outs would be needed for alternatives to fully replace petroleum on a large scale.
Automotive Thailand January november 2012Uli Kaiser
- Thailand's automotive sales from January to November 2012 totaled over 2.2 million units, a 65% increase from the same period in 2011.
- Toyota was the top selling brand with over 475,000 units sold domestically in the first 11 months of 2012, capturing a 38% market share.
- Pickup trucks continue to dominate Thailand's vehicle market, with one-ton pickups accounting for over 600,000 units sold January to November 2012, led by Toyota, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi.
The document provides an overview of SMEs in Malaysia and the support provided by SMIDEC. It discusses the profile of SMEs including their contribution to the economy. It then outlines SMIDEC's role, organizational structure, functions and development programmes to address issues and challenges faced by SMEs such as access to financing, skills upgrading, technology adoption and market access. The financial assistance programmes aim to support SMEs at different stages of growth and sectors.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers in Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary. The company focuses on long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures for the first 9 months of 2011 show a 29% increase in both revenue and earnings before interest and taxes compared to the same period in 2010.
The document discusses the automotive industry potential in Poltava region of Ukraine. It provides an overview of the Ukrainian car market, including concentration of cars, bestselling models, and consumer preferences. It also examines Poltava region's geographical location and investment map, as well as the existing automotive industry. Specifically, it highlights the city of Kremenchuk as a center for car production and lists land available for an automobile plant. In closing, it outlines advantages to investing in Ukraine's automotive sector.
The document is the agenda for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Murphy Oil Corporation held on May 9, 2012. It includes presentations by David M. Wood, President and CEO of Murphy Oil, on the external environment facing the energy industry, an overview of Murphy's upstream and downstream portfolios, and conclusions. The agenda covers topics such as growing global population and energy demand, trends in global crude oil and natural gas supply and demand, and historical commodity prices.
The document provides information on Singapore's corporate tax rates, which range from 0-17% with no taxes on dividends, capital gains, or estate duty. New startup companies enjoy a lower tax rate of 8.5% for the first $300,000 of chargeable income in their first three years. All other companies receive a partial tax exemption. Singapore also offers various incentives to promote innovation including enhanced tax deductions and allowances under the Productivity and Innovation Credit scheme.
This document provides an overview of Deutsche EuroShop, a German company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary, with a total lettable space of around 899,000 square meters. The company aims for long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures include annual revenue over €120 million in recent years, funds from operations per share growing 10% annually, and a net asset value per share of over €26.
Rikvin’s Singapore Taxation Guide 2012 will give you a quick digest of the most crucial Singapore tax updates that you should know. Our brochure contains a gist of the following: Singapore Corporate Tax Productivity and Innovation Scheme Capital Gains Tax Withholding Tax Personal Income Tax
Parker Hannifin Corporation 2003 Annual Report
The document is Parker Hannifin Corporation's 2003 Annual Report. It summarizes Parker's financial performance for fiscal year 2003, with net sales of $6.41 billion and net income of $196.27 million. It also provides an overview of Parker's global operations, strategies to drive growth, and examples of innovation across various industries.
Insurance 2020 - Innovating beyond old modelsChristian Bieck
The document discusses key megatrends shaping the insurance industry in 2020 according to experts at the IBM Institute for Business Value.
1. Active and informed consumers across demographic groups will reward non-traditional operators.
2. Technology will virtualize the insurance value chain and lower barriers to entry.
3. Insurance products will have more granular building blocks, providing more even revenue streams.
4. Regulatory coordination and affirmed industry standards will broaden to international scales.
1) Total vehicle sales in Thailand for 2012 were over 2.45 million units, an increase of 68.32% from 2011.
2) Toyota was the top selling brand for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Thailand in 2012, with over 516,000 passenger cars sold and over 291,000 commercial vehicles sold.
3) Pickup trucks remain very popular in Thailand, with over 666,000 one-ton pickups and over 592,000 pure pickup trucks sold within the country in 2012. Toyota and Isuzu were the top selling brands for pickup trucks.
The document summarizes the investment climate and economy of Kyrgyz Republic. It notes that Kyrgyzstan has a liberal tax regime and favorable investment environment due to its location between major economies. The country has rich mineral reserves and attractive sectors for investment include agriculture, tourism, development of minerals, ICT, transportation and logistics, and light industry. The economy relies heavily on gold exports and remittances, while imports are dominated by food, vehicles, energy and metals.
Introduction to the Indian truck industry.Junaid Bhat
The document discusses the trucking industry in India. It notes that road transport has become increasingly important for moving goods in India. The truck population has grown significantly over time, though utilization remains lower than in countries like the USA. Currently trucks carry over half of freight traffic measured by tonne-kms despite the fragmented nature of the industry. The trucking industry plays a vital role but infrastructure and management need improvement to make it more efficient.
Audi set a new global sales record in 2016, delivering 1.871 million vehicles, a 3.8% increase over 2015. Strong demand for new models like the A4 and Q7 drove growth. In Europe, where political and economic uncertainties existed, Audi sales increased 7.6% to around 860,600 vehicles due to the popularity of the new A4. In the US, Audi was the only major premium brand to grow despite a slowing market, with sales up 4% to over 210,000 units.
Africa has significant untapped iron ore resources that could meet growing global demand. Three scenarios estimate Africa's iron ore production capacity could reach between 47 million tons per year and 575 million tons per year by 2017. However, infrastructure challenges, governance issues, and risks deter investment. This could lead to oversupply and lower prices if production exceeds global import demand. The document examines the potential impact on prices, exports, and policy implications for Australia, Africa, and China under low, medium, and high risk development scenarios for Africa's iron ore industry.
Singapore offers favorable corporate tax rates for new startup companies in their first three years of assessment at 17% or 8.5% depending on taxable income. For all other companies, a partial tax exemption applies with rates ranging from 4.25% to 17%. Dividends paid to shareholders are tax-free. Withholding taxes apply to certain payments made to non-residents ranging from 0-20% depending on the type of payment. Capital gains are not taxed in Singapore unless considered trading profits.
This is the latest Malaysia SMEs Census. The report consist of total number of companies in Malaysia, total SMEs in Malaysia (small, medium, micro), the SMEs main sectors, total SMEs by states, SMEs productivity, wages, data on women-owned SMEs, access to financing, ICT utilization among SMEs and marketing activities in SMEs.
Dental Network Trends - Updated July 2012agroffman
Dental PPO networks continue to grow significantly according to NetMinder data. The average size of the top 15 dental PPO networks has grown substantially from 2008 to 2012, as has the number of locations per dentist. However, some of the reported access points may be overstated as claims data indicates around 41% of access points have not seen patients in the last 12 months. Market penetration is also increasing, though there is still room left for network growth as contracted providers make up only around 37% of available providers. Network utilization and effective discount growth have improved but at a slower rate than network expansion.
This document discusses global energy trends and alternatives to petroleum. It notes that global population and energy demand are rising rapidly. While unconventional oil and biofuels can help meet growing demand, they face challenges around environmental impacts, resource constraints, and high costs. Electricity and natural gas are also discussed as alternatives, but electricity generation is still heavily reliant on coal and natural gas. Significant technological advances and infrastructure build-outs would be needed for alternatives to fully replace petroleum on a large scale.
Automotive Thailand January november 2012Uli Kaiser
- Thailand's automotive sales from January to November 2012 totaled over 2.2 million units, a 65% increase from the same period in 2011.
- Toyota was the top selling brand with over 475,000 units sold domestically in the first 11 months of 2012, capturing a 38% market share.
- Pickup trucks continue to dominate Thailand's vehicle market, with one-ton pickups accounting for over 600,000 units sold January to November 2012, led by Toyota, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi.
The document provides an overview of SMEs in Malaysia and the support provided by SMIDEC. It discusses the profile of SMEs including their contribution to the economy. It then outlines SMIDEC's role, organizational structure, functions and development programmes to address issues and challenges faced by SMEs such as access to financing, skills upgrading, technology adoption and market access. The financial assistance programmes aim to support SMEs at different stages of growth and sectors.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers in Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary. The company focuses on long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures for the first 9 months of 2011 show a 29% increase in both revenue and earnings before interest and taxes compared to the same period in 2010.
The document discusses the automotive industry potential in Poltava region of Ukraine. It provides an overview of the Ukrainian car market, including concentration of cars, bestselling models, and consumer preferences. It also examines Poltava region's geographical location and investment map, as well as the existing automotive industry. Specifically, it highlights the city of Kremenchuk as a center for car production and lists land available for an automobile plant. In closing, it outlines advantages to investing in Ukraine's automotive sector.
The document is the agenda for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Murphy Oil Corporation held on May 9, 2012. It includes presentations by David M. Wood, President and CEO of Murphy Oil, on the external environment facing the energy industry, an overview of Murphy's upstream and downstream portfolios, and conclusions. The agenda covers topics such as growing global population and energy demand, trends in global crude oil and natural gas supply and demand, and historical commodity prices.
The document provides information on Singapore's corporate tax rates, which range from 0-17% with no taxes on dividends, capital gains, or estate duty. New startup companies enjoy a lower tax rate of 8.5% for the first $300,000 of chargeable income in their first three years. All other companies receive a partial tax exemption. Singapore also offers various incentives to promote innovation including enhanced tax deductions and allowances under the Productivity and Innovation Credit scheme.
This document provides an overview of Deutsche EuroShop, a German company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers across Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary, with a total lettable space of around 899,000 square meters. The company aims for long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures include annual revenue over €120 million in recent years, funds from operations per share growing 10% annually, and a net asset value per share of over €26.
Rikvin’s Singapore Taxation Guide 2012 will give you a quick digest of the most crucial Singapore tax updates that you should know. Our brochure contains a gist of the following: Singapore Corporate Tax Productivity and Innovation Scheme Capital Gains Tax Withholding Tax Personal Income Tax
Parker Hannifin Corporation 2003 Annual Report
The document is Parker Hannifin Corporation's 2003 Annual Report. It summarizes Parker's financial performance for fiscal year 2003, with net sales of $6.41 billion and net income of $196.27 million. It also provides an overview of Parker's global operations, strategies to drive growth, and examples of innovation across various industries.
Insurance 2020 - Innovating beyond old modelsChristian Bieck
The document discusses key megatrends shaping the insurance industry in 2020 according to experts at the IBM Institute for Business Value.
1. Active and informed consumers across demographic groups will reward non-traditional operators.
2. Technology will virtualize the insurance value chain and lower barriers to entry.
3. Insurance products will have more granular building blocks, providing more even revenue streams.
4. Regulatory coordination and affirmed industry standards will broaden to international scales.
1) Total vehicle sales in Thailand for 2012 were over 2.45 million units, an increase of 68.32% from 2011.
2) Toyota was the top selling brand for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Thailand in 2012, with over 516,000 passenger cars sold and over 291,000 commercial vehicles sold.
3) Pickup trucks remain very popular in Thailand, with over 666,000 one-ton pickups and over 592,000 pure pickup trucks sold within the country in 2012. Toyota and Isuzu were the top selling brands for pickup trucks.
The document summarizes the investment climate and economy of Kyrgyz Republic. It notes that Kyrgyzstan has a liberal tax regime and favorable investment environment due to its location between major economies. The country has rich mineral reserves and attractive sectors for investment include agriculture, tourism, development of minerals, ICT, transportation and logistics, and light industry. The economy relies heavily on gold exports and remittances, while imports are dominated by food, vehicles, energy and metals.
Introduction to the Indian truck industry.Junaid Bhat
The document discusses the trucking industry in India. It notes that road transport has become increasingly important for moving goods in India. The truck population has grown significantly over time, though utilization remains lower than in countries like the USA. Currently trucks carry over half of freight traffic measured by tonne-kms despite the fragmented nature of the industry. The trucking industry plays a vital role but infrastructure and management need improvement to make it more efficient.
Audi set a new global sales record in 2016, delivering 1.871 million vehicles, a 3.8% increase over 2015. Strong demand for new models like the A4 and Q7 drove growth. In Europe, where political and economic uncertainties existed, Audi sales increased 7.6% to around 860,600 vehicles due to the popularity of the new A4. In the US, Audi was the only major premium brand to grow despite a slowing market, with sales up 4% to over 210,000 units.
The document discusses the proposed Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System (ART) in India, including its key components and technical specifications. It will feature dedicated bus lanes, elevated stations, and modern CNG-fueled buses. The ART aims to improve transportation in Ahmedabad by providing faster, more reliable bus service comparable to metro rail systems. It will initially operate along one corridor from 2006 consisting of 21 stations over a 22 km route. Further details are provided on the bus technology options under consideration and indicative technical specifications for vehicles, propulsion systems, dimensions and other factors.
This document provides an overview of the research methodology used to study factors impacting demand in the Indian commercial vehicle industry. The study uses a questionnaire to collect primary data from 50 respondents regarding 13 factors. Statistical analysis such as frequency, descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and T-tests will be used to analyze the data and test hypotheses about how interest rates, fuel prices, freight rates, road connectivity, and manufacturing processes impact commercial vehicle sales and demand in India. The goal is to identify the most important influencing factors to provide recommendations.
This document provides information about Ashok Leyland, an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturing company. It includes sections on the company's profile, strategies, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and conclusion. Some key details include that Ashok Leyland is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, it has six manufacturing plants, and its corporate governance practices aim to protect shareholder rights and ensure social responsibility.
Indian automobile industry growth, challenges, opportunitiesShailendra Tomar
The document discusses the growth, challenges, and opportunities of the Indian automobile industry. It notes that India will be a major driver of automotive production growth, especially in the important B segment. The industry is expected to become the world's third largest by 2030. However, the industry faces challenges such as suppliers needing to scale up more quickly than in China and having issues with quality, processes, and testing. The government has introduced initiatives to encourage more fuel efficient vehicles and increase foreign investment. Overall the trends point to reductions in trade barriers and a growing market.
Project Report: After Sales service of Automobiles in IndiaAnkit Tripathi
This document provides an overview of the auto industry in India. It discusses the evolution of the industry from its early beginnings in the late 19th century to the current market scenario. Some key points covered include:
- The auto industry has grown significantly since the first car rolled out in India in 1895.
- The industry saw two major eras - pre-Maruti and post-Maruti, with Maruti 800 launching in 1981 marking a revolution.
- Liberalization in the 1990s led to many foreign companies entering the Indian market.
- Currently, the passenger car industry accounts for around 16% of the Indian automotive market and is growing at 10% annually. Major players include Maruti,
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India Automobiles Sector Report April 2014
India represents one of the world’s largest automobile industries. Easy availability of finance and rising income levels are encouraging the middle class population to upgrade their two wheelers to a car. Besides, the growing organised used car market has also been a positive growth factor in the used car market of the country. Driven by the above factors, the used cars market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 per cent during 2013–17, highlighted the RNCOS report titled, ‘Booming Used Car Market in India Outlook 2017’.
India is quietly becoming a production hub of high-end vehicles meant for export to China. The US-based motorbike maker Harley Davidson, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Mahindra & Mahindra have also preferred to set up manufacturing facilities in India than in the relatively low-cost China and export the output.
Furthermore, India is set to become Mercedes Benz’s fastest-growing market worldwide ahead of China, the US and Europe, according to internal projections. We expect growth rates to be the fastest in India globally, and expect sales to move up by 10 per cent over the next five years or so, as per Mr Matthias Luhrs, Vice-President (Global Sales), Mercedes Benz Cars.
Automobiles production increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2 per cent over FY05-13, while the export volumes increased at a CAGR of 19.1 per cent.
Strong demand growth due to rising incomes, growing middle class, and the young population is likely to propel India among the world's top five auto-producers by 2015.
India has significant cost advantages; auto firms save 10-25 per cent on operations in India as compared to Europe and Latin America. A large pool of skilled manpower and a growing technology base are some of the leading factors.
The government aims to develop India as a global manufacturing as well as research and development (R&D) hub. There has been a wide array of policy support in the form of sops, taxes and FDI encouragement. Under the Union Budget 2013-14, the government has also proposed to allocate US$ 2.7 billion for Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to bolster sales volumes of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (MHCV).
The world's cheapest car (Tata Nano) has directed focus towards the low-income market. Bajaj Auto, Hero Honda and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) jointly plan to develop a technology for two-wheelers to run on natural gas. Electric cars are likely to be a sizeable market segment in the coming decade.
Tata Motors announces the final lineup of 12 international and 10 Indian racers for Season 4 of the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship. For the first time, drivers from the European Truck Racing Championship will compete alongside British drivers in the Pro Class category. Ten finalists from the T1 Racer Program will race in the Super Class category. Season 4 will also feature a Champion Class for top performers from Season 3. The championship will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in March 2017.
The document provides an overview of the Indian automobile industry, which manufactures over 11 million vehicles per year. It discusses key statistics such as production and export figures as well as segmentation of the market into segments like passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. The automobile supply chain in India is also examined, with details provided on the roles of tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers in delivering components to automakers.
China Eastern Airlines reported its 2012 results with total turnover increasing 4.2% year-over-year to RMB86.973 billion. Operating profit rose slightly by 1.3% to RMB4.228 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders declined 35.4% to RMB2.954 billion. Passenger numbers grew 6.33% to 73.077 million but passenger load factor only increased 0.92 percentage points. Cargo revenue was largely flat declining 0.67% to RMB8.025 billion despite increases in available and revenue cargo tonne-kilometers. The company is transforming its cargo business by streamlining ownership structure and integrating freight resources.
Tele2 AB reported financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Key highlights included a net customer intake of 1.5 million, revenue growth of 10%, and EBITDA of SEK 2,715 million, equivalent to a 25% margin. The company saw strong growth in Russia and Sweden. Tele2 Russia had a net intake of 693,000 customers and increased its EBITDA margin to 37%. Tele2 Sweden grew mobile revenue by 6% and service revenue by 2.3%, though EBITDA was negatively impacted by a temporary campaign.
This document summarizes Pakistan's experience with telecom deregulation and interconnection challenges from 2004-2009. It describes how implementing interconnection was difficult for telecom liberalization in Pakistan. Key issues included regulating termination rates, reference interconnect offers, and enforcing codes of conduct. The presentation covers market developments, regulatory determinations around access promotion contributions and universal service funds, and operational and financial challenges faced by incumbent operator PTCL during this period. Lessons learned include the need for thorough interconnection planning, robust settlement processes, and avoiding arbitrage opportunities between fixed and mobile termination rates.
This document discusses the calculation of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), cash flows, and value of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories from 2008 to 2012. It provides the WACC, beta, weights of equity and debt, and costs of equity and debt for each year. It also lists the earnings before interest and taxes, taxes, depreciation, operating cash flow, capital expenditures, free cash flow, discount factors, and net cash flows for each year. Finally, it graphs the value of the firm from 2008 to 2012, showing it decreased as free cash flows decreased due to high capital expenditures.
In the third quarter of 2011:
- Tele2's group net sales grew 6% and EBITDA grew 8% reaching an all-time high.
- The Russian subscriber base reached 20.4 million customers and Kazakhstan surpassed 1 million customers.
- Tele2 acquired Network Norway, integrating operations to achieve synergies and align with long-term targets.
China's e-commerce sector has grown rapidly, with 513 million internet users and 194 million online shoppers in 2011. The numbers continue rising. B2C e-commerce represents the future direction, as the B2C market grows each year while the C2C market shrinks. Milioone is an Italian company that provides e-business services to help European companies enter the large Chinese e-commerce market and help Chinese companies enter the European market. It has partnerships to handle various aspects of e-commerce including web development, marketing, and payments. Working with Milioone's experts and local presence in Shanghai can help clients succeed in China.
CMD2012 - Niklas Sonkin - Market Area Central Europe and EurasiaTele2
Tele2 has experienced continued rapid market share growth and subscriber intake in Kazakhstan, doubling its customer market share year-over-year. It expects to reach EBITDA break-even by the second half of 2013. Tele2 is differentiating its offerings through on-net packages, volume-based data pricing, and regional-specific deals.
The document summarizes the Bulgarian EAS (enterprise application software) market outlook. It finds that the EAS market grew 1.7% in 2008 to $18.22 million despite economic slowdown. SAP was the leading vendor with 34.5% market share while Microsoft saw the fastest growth. The ERM (enterprise resource management) segment remained the largest but SCM and OMA saw stronger growth. Most EAS spending came from manufacturing and wholesale industries while the small business segment remained underpenetrated. The document provides recommendations on improving IT alignment with business needs and reducing costs.
The document provides an overview of Tele2 AB's financial performance in Q4 2012. Some key points:
- Tele2 added 0.7 million mobile customers in Q4, reaching a total of 38.2 million customers.
- Net sales grew 6% to SEK 11.275 billion in Q4. EBITDA was SEK 2.672 billion, a 24% margin.
- In Russia, strong customer growth of 373,000 led to a 22.7 million subscriber base. EBITDA margin was stable at 37%.
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7. Categorization*
• SCV <= 3.5T GVW
• LCV = 3.5T – 7.5T GVW
• MCV 8T – 16T
• HCV >= 16T – 49T & More GVW
* Categorization in India differs from categorization in Europe
Introduction of Tata Ace in 2005 changed market dynamics where SCV was
earlier defined by then prevailing three-wheeler segment
13. Product Range
ASHOK Hindustan
Category TATA Motors AMW Mahindra** Force Motors
LEYLAND* Motors
1
1
SCV 1 (Tata Ace) - - 2 +
(Winner)
3 wheelers
5
11 1 (DOST) (4.5T –
LCV 2 - 1
(5.3T – 7.5T) +2 7.5T)
1
25 23 With
M&HCV 14 (Mascot -
(9T – 49T) (9T – 49T) Navistar
T-480)
* Ashok Leyland in JV with Nissan to produce LCVs and working with Avia, Czech manufacturer to produce
Avia range of trucks in India
** Mahindra is manufacturing CV of GVW more than 3.5 T in JV with Navistar
Company websites & http://tabindia.weebly.com
16. Foreign Players
* Players like DCIV, Scania look at exports from India to African markets in next 2 yrs.
17. Product Range
DICV
Category FOTON SCANIA MAN AG* HINO MOTORS
(Bharatbenz)
SCV - Production - - -
Planned in
Pune plant
6T range from 2013.
LCV Planned by Investments - - -
2013 made upto
tune of Rs.
2000 crores so 2
8 far. 11 11
M&HCV (25T)
(9.6T – 49T) (27T – 65T) (16T – 49T)
5 variants
* MAN Force JV dissolved in March 2012
Company websites & http://tabindia.weebly.com
19. Remarks
• CV Industry expected to sustain 10%-15% growth rate YoY
• Contraction in Index of Industrial Production
• High loan interest rates
• Increase in road freights
• High increase in demand in sub 2Ton LCV / SCV segment
• EY report suggests CV numbers to go double by 2015-16 @ 1.6
million units
• Driven by improved road infrastructure by completion of many projects
currently in progress
• Market to intensify with advent of big foreign players