Dhyan Singh Must be So Happy Today (Our driver, who first told me about this dream project from Tatas, 3 yrs back and how much he was waiting for it, and today Ratan Tata kept his promise!)
My India Trip Report 2005
So finally the suspense is over. The Rs One Lakhs (2500 USD) is out and already started catching attention. It is nice to follow the news around the world on this great achievement (India: Hub of Frugal Engineering! was one such headline). What I would have liked more is probably a different name than "Nano". It seems hackneyed. Nano is synonymous with Steve Jobs! Tatas for sure could have got a better name.
It is time to see how it is going to impact the worldwide auto industry now. On the other hand...I am thinking there will be a huge demand for it (almost everyone can afford a car now at this price and with easy loans available) , how the production line will meet it,what environmentalists are going to say and last but not the least how the parts of roads (within gulley/mohallas) in cities..which were used to two wheelers only....are going to take it. Some predict Govt. is going to put a heavy Taxation on this segment..but will that be fair when there is no proper public transport alternative and one has to pay heavily for Taxis/Autos and Rickshaws when travelling with families.
Time will tell...But meanwhile full kudos to Tatas for this excellent achievement!
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