Swift Electrification Of India’s 2W And 3W Markets

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

With over 28 years of global experience, I have led transformative growth and business scaling in the automotive and industrial OE sectors. At Gates, my focus on strategic initiatives in business transformation, market expansion, and stakeholder management has driven sustained profitability. My career has been defined by solving complex challenges, building enduring partnerships, and mentoring high-performing teams. I have partnered with leading PV OEMs such as Toyota, Suzuki, VW/Skoda, Stellantis, Ford, Hyundai/KIA, Tata, M&M, and RNPL; CV OEMs including TML, Ashok Leyland, VECV, Daimler, Cummins, CNH/IVECO, FM; and construction & agri OEMs like JCB, CASE, SANY, Kobelco, Atlas-Copco, Wirtgen, Hitachi, CAT, John-Deere, Kubota, and CNH— delivering innovative, future-ready solutions that drive business sustainability and measurable growth.

Q2. How do you foresee the timeline and pace of electrification impacting the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) power transmission business?

EVs are expected to be adopted quickly in the 2W & 3W space, as they meet all the positives for mass market coverage and end-user requirements. Other significant sectors for EVs are State transport buses & LCVs, which are last-mile connectivity…