Indian Automotive Alternative Fuel Conversion Kit Markets

As the Indian government strives to reduce pollution in its densely populated cities, it will enact regulations to encourage the use of alternate fuels. Legalization of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for Indian automobiles is expected in the near future, opening up immense markets for manufacturers of LPG conversion kits. Passenger car and autorickshaw owners are expected to be the primary consumers of the more cost-effective LPG products. This Frost & Sullivan research analyzes the markets for alternative fuel conversion kits, including those for LPG and natural gas fuels. It identifies potential opportunities in the passenger car, bus, and three-wheeler segments. With its in-depth discussions of emerging governmental programs and their impact on the marketplace, this study offers users an essential guide to the future of this rapidly burgeoning field.

Technological Innovations Define Industry Winners

"Developing superior products is a key success factor in the competitive original equipment vehicle markets," says the study's author. "Currently, Indian conversion kit markets are flooded with substandard and duplicate products." Manufacturers must devote sufficient resources for research and development to create world-class offerings that stand apart from the competition. Producing less expensive, lighter, and stronger fuel storage tanks, for example, could help participants establish a leadership position in the marketplace. Reinforcing innovative products with strong after-sales service will allow companies to establish a brand image. This study, which reviews important challenges and offers strategic recommendations, can help your firm take advantage of key areas of growth.

Domestic Brands Could Threaten Foreign Entrants

"Most of the imported brands are losing market share due to higher manufacturing and freight costs, as well as import tariffs," reports the analyst. "Moreover, foreign participants are unable to respond quickly to demand surges or requests for design modifications." Indian brands are more cost competitive particularly in natural gas conversion kit markets, where a number of items are already available.

However, opportunities still exist for new entrants. "Companies willing to establish joint ventures with Indian companies for manufacturing can beat this trend," according to the author. By tracking key trends and surveying the competitive landscape, this research will enable your company to maximize its returns.

1. Executive Summary

A. Market Overview

1. Introduction to the Indian Automotive Alternative Fuel Conversion Kit Market

2. Competitive Analysis

3. Technologies

B. Research Findings

1. Market Opportunities and Forecasts

2. Market Segment Analysis

a. Indian Automotive Natural Gas Conversion Kit Market

b. Indian Automotive LPG Conversion Kit Market

3. Strategic Conclusions

2. Regulations Affecting the Automotive Gas Conversion Kit Market

A. Expert Committee Reports on Vehicular Pollution

1. Lal Committee Report

a. Impact on the Market

2. Bhurelal Committee Report

a. Impact on the Market

B. Judicial Guidelines

1. Directives of the Supreme Court of India to the Government of Delhi and DTC

2. Directives of the Mumbai High Court

C. Regulations Regarding Conversion Kits

1. Approval of Kit

2. Taxes and Duties on Conversion Kits

3. Authorized Installers

4. Status on the Legalization of LPG as Fuel for Automotive Use

D. Regulations Regarding Alternate Fuels

1. Effects of the Dismantling of the Administered Pricing Mechanism (APM)

2. Effects of the Deregulation of Marketing of Controlled Petroleum Products

3. Indian Automotive Gas Conversion Kit Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

B. Challenges Facing the Indian Automotive Alternative Fuel Conversion Kit Market

C. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

D. Revenue Forecasts

E. Market Trends

F. Distribution Channel Analysis

G. Strategic Recommendations

1. Strategies for Success in the Market

a. Strategies Based on Effective Brand Communication

b. Strategies Based on Better Distribution Network

c. Strategies Based on Superior Service and Customer Delight

d. Strategies Based on Product Education Programs

e. Strategies Based on Research and Development

f. Driving Down Costs

g. Strategies Based on Alliances

h. Strategies Based on Collaboration in Product Development

i. Strategies Based on End User

j. Strategies Based on Attaining High Quality Standards

k. Strategies on Time to Enter the Market

4. Indian Natural Gas Conversion Kit Market

A. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

a. State of the Technology

b. Environmental and Safety Issues

i. Environmental Issues

ii. Safety Issues

c. Performance Issues

d. Availability of Natural Gas in India

2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

3. Market Drivers

4. Market Restraints

5. Revenue Forecasts

6. Demand Analysis

7. Technology Trends

8. Pricing Trends

9. Competitive Structure

10. Market Share Analysis

11. Product Analysis

12. Frost & Sullivan's 2001 Market Engineering Awards

a. Market Engineering Awards

b. Award Category: Customer Service Leadership

i. Award Description

ii. Research Methodology

iii. Measurement Criteria

iv. Award Winner

c. Award Category: Market Engineering Leadership

i. Award Description

ii. Research Methodology

iii. Measurement Criteria

iv. Award Winner

d. Award Category: Market Penetration

i. Award Description

ii. Research Methodology

iii. Measurement Criteria

iv. Award Winner

e. Award Category: Technology Leadership

i. Award Description

ii. Research Methodology

iii. Measurement Criteria

iv. Award Winner

5. Indian LPG Conversion Kit Market

A. Market Overview and Definitions

1. State of the Technology

2. Environmental and Safety Issues

a. Environmental Issues

b. Safety Issues

3. Performance Issues

B. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis

C. Market Drivers

D. Market Restraints

E. Revenue Forecasts

F. Demand Analysis

G. Technology Trends

H. Pricing Trends

I. Competitive Structure

J. Market Share Analysis

K. Product Analysis

6. Company Database

A. Profiles of Strategically Targeted Companies

1. Vanaz Engineers Limited

2. Logicon Engineers Private Limited

3. Transenergy Limited

4. Shrimankar Car Gas Services Private Limited

5. Rutu Auto Gas Private Limited

6. Techlab Auto Gas

7. Gascon Auto Private Limited

8. Vialle Alternative Fuel Systems Private Limited

B. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. Market Participants

a. Manufacturers/ Importers

2. Related Companies

3. Industry Organizations

4. Original Equipment Manufacturers

7. Appendix

A. Appendix

B. Definitions

1. Product Definitions

2. List of Abbreviations

3. Glossary of Terms

4. Exchange Rates

C. Segmentation Rationale

1. Segmentation by Product

2. Segmentation by Application

3. Segmentation by Region

4. Segmentation by End-User Group